All Sourcing articles – Page 94
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New England Seafood lauds progress amid ‘tough’ trading landscape
The UK fish processor said it had adapted its offer after a challenging Q1, according to its latest financial results
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New varieties set to boost UK blackcurrant crop
Weather challenges were thought to have damaged 2020 crops but a harvest of more than 10,000 tonnes is still anticipated
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Medina to shut Watson’s Dairy following coronavirus sales slump
Up to 144 jobs are at risk at the plant, which Medina said had become ‘unviable’
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As Brexit transition time looms closer, businesses are set to stockpile again
The lorry-sized hole in the government’s GB-EU border plans is not going to be filled by January
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Fruit importers seek new trade routes to minimise disruption
A number of new container routes have opened up between Spain and the UK as an alternative to the route through France
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UK unveils post-Brexit cross-border trade plan
The 206-page document details a range of measures businesses must take in order to keep trading with the EU
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On-farm coronavirus outbreak shows fresh sector must not get complacent
As the UK emerges from lockdown, we may have to prepare for outbreaks to become more regular
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No-deal Brexit will raise food prices, warns BRC
The BRC said the industry would be unable to absorb all the additional tariff costs, meaning higher prices for shoppers
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Soy sauce suppliers urged to make switch to amber glass bottles
Soy sauces have been flying off the shelves in lockdown, leading to a ‘huge upturn in demand for products in white flint clear glass’
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Sainsbury’s sourcing Spanish and Italian eggs to meet demand
The retailer said it sourced from outside the UK in order to continue its commitment to only stock cage-free eggs
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Aldi’s chlorinated chicken pledge is a PR stunt - but worthwhile nonetheless
The supermarkets could shift the dynamic of the food standards debate
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Supermarkets under pressure to ban chlorinated chicken
Waitrose said last month it would refuse to sell any food that does not meet its “own high standards”
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Waitrose claims UK first by selling British shellfish originally destined for restaurants
The retailer has started selling MSC-certified clams in 150 stores, with cockles to follow later this summer
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Vast majority of Irish food and drink suppliers prepared for Brexit: Bord Bia
An ’intensified focus on strategic planning’ following preparations for Brexit had also reaped rewards during the pandemic, Bord Bia said
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Exporters fear US standards would undermine Britain’s ‘premium’ reputation
A new trade commission was hailed as an “important step” towards protecting British food standards
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Tony’s Chocolonely adds Dark Milk chocolate
It’s billed as a ”delicious creamy milk chocolate bar with the bite and punch of decadent dark chocolate”
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Meat sector launches initiative to halve meat waste and cut CO2
The Meat in a Net Zero World initiative has been backed by 38 organisations involved in the production and sale of meat
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Rainforest Alliance unveils tougher new standards regime
The new suite of standards will include tighter rules on protecting the environment and working conditions
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Government agrees to trade commission to monitor food standards
Farmers claim a trade and standards commission will help ensure the UK’s food standards are upheld post-Brexit
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Waitrose cuts nitrite use across fresh bacon and gammon ranges
The retailer has followed a similar move by the Co-op on its bacon range in January