All Sourcing articles – Page 94
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NewsTransport networks creaking ahead of Brexit deadline
Road and sea freight are under considerable strain
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Analysis & FeaturesCarbon emissions: what are food & drink companies committing to?
Nestlé set out plans this week to invest £2.6bn to eliminate all emissions from its supply chain by 2050
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NewsPoultry housing order imposed across Great Britain amid bird flu outbreak
The restrictions will require all poultry farms in England, Scotland and Wales to keep their flocks indoors
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NewsNestlé to invest £2.6bn to fight climate change
The Swiss company has set out plans to eliminate all emissions by 2050
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NewsEU recognises UK organics in huge relief for sector
Legislation said the EU “is justified to recognise” the UK’s six organic certification bodies for 12 months
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NewsBird flu found at North Yorkshire turkey rearing farm
The turkey fattening site has become the latest commercial poultry farm to register a case of bird flu
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NewsMorrisons extends For Farmers range with new free-range egg line
Money raised from the price premium on the new Chuckle Eggs will be ploughed into animal welfare improvements
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Promotional FeaturesInnovation and tradition: two unlikely companions driving excellence in Irish dairy production
Against a wider backdrop of consumer concerns around animal welfare, quality and sustainability, there is now a growing demand for grass-fed products
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NewsCranswick achieves carbon neutrality at Milton Keynes cooked meats site
The pork and poultry giant said the achievement was the first of its kind in the cooked meats sector
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NewsRabobank warns of further commodity price hikes in 2021
Soy, corn and wheat prices are set to increase as poor weather and governmental stockpiling continue to put pressure on supplies
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Comment & OpinionWhy big businesses must join McDonald’s in supporting local communities
McDonald’s is committed to supporting the future of British and Irish farming, says Nina Prichard, head of sustainable and ethical sourcing
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NewsTesco to ditch plastic trays in chicken range in move to reduce packaging
The retailer said the move would see it cut 16 million pieces of plastic from its own label chicken lineup
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NewsFood industry fears Brexit ‘worst-case scenario’ is now the reality
The Cabinet Office’s ‘worst-case scenario’ planning forecast up to 40% of trade with the EU could grind to a halt
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NewsUK set to maintain US tariffs in £45m cost to food industry
Brussels imposed a 25% tariff on $4bn of US products last week including chocolate and seafood
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NewsChristmas turkey rush could lead to shortages of British birds
Sales of joints and smaller birds are reported to have tripled year-on-year, according to one major retailer
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NewsRetailer pig welfare policies ‘do not go far enough’, report says
World Animal Protection’s report singled out Iceland as the worst performer of the UK’s 10 biggest retailers
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Promotional FeaturesRetailers and brands have made huge strides on palm oil sustainability – but can they now go even further?
Campaigners are calling on companies to honour their palm oil commitments and take action beyond their own supply chains to ensure production, trade and consumption has a responsible future
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter EU: can UK dairy still go global?
British dairy suppliers face crippling import tariffs and a hard fight to become contenders in the US and other markets beyond Europe
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NewsScottish meat exports plummet as Covid hits supply chains
Red meat exports are down by about 2% below the five-year average
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NewsNorthern Ireland customs software ‘at least 12 months away’
Experts have warned it could take until 2022 to roll-out customs systems to all businesses