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Wet weather could cut UK self-sufficiency by a tenth
The projected crop reduction in key arable crops due to lower crop area and poor yields is expected to reduce UK self-sufficiency across all farming sectors by 8%
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Canned wine brand Most Wanted is UK’s biggest single serve
It has grown sales by 86% in the last two years
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Waitrose commits to regenerative farming project for 2,000 farms
The retailer aims to boost long-term financial resilience of farms and combat climate change through its Farming for Nature plan
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Food bosses to enter climate crisis talks with government
The round table will also come up with recommendations on how the industry can help the government to meet its NAP3 commitments
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Nescafé adds paper refill pack for Gold Blend
The 150g paper refill packs have rolled exclusively into Tesco stores
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Dale Farm invests record £70m in cheddar production
The expansion marks one of the largest-ever single investments by a Northern Ireland agri-food company and is expected to boost production by 20,000 tonnes per year
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Deforestation-free certified coffee heads to Europe ahead of critical legislation
The Rainforest Alliance is helping coffee farmers met their EU Deforestation Regulation requirements
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Brakes launches new bread range supporting regenerative agriculture
The wholesaler has partnered with a host of suppliers to launch a new range with a sustainable taste
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Appetite for sustainably sourced tuna growing despite cost of living crisis
The data from MSC found sales of certified tuna rose from 193,363 tonnes in 2022-23 to 217,300 tonnes in 2023-24
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Channel Islands Co-op tackles food waste in tie up with app Kitche
Data collected through the project suggested users were wasting 2.6% of their food, compared with a national average of 16%
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Pembrokeshire Creamery poised to start milk production
The business was in discussions with a number of retailers for the supply of Welsh own-label milk, said MD Mark McQuade
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Soy traders slow to move on illegal deforestation ahead of EUDR
Full transparency is still a challenge for soy traders supplying retailers in the UK
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Heineken blames declining demand for cider as it culls 300-acre Bulmers orchard
The Bulmers maker said it had acted in accordance with the Wildlife Act
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General Mills acquires premium petfood brand Edgard & Cooper
General Mills has swooped for premium petfood challenger brand Edgard & Cooper as the US consumer packaged goods giant continues to reshape its portfolio
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Pricecheck starts volunteering programme to boost sustainability
The distributor has appointed eight volunteers to suggest new ideas and promote sustainable practices among peers
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Lovingly Artisan Bakery crowned Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year
The 15 winners of the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards are revealed at the UK Food & Drink Shows
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Scandal-hit Batista brothers back at helm at JBS after board reinstatement
Brothers Joesley and Wesley Batista were re-elected to the JBS board of directors on 26 April
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Lidl announces £500m investment in British pork supply chain
The discounter has moved to a new producer pricing model that will pay the cost of production and guarantee minimum volumes
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Brooklyn Brewery to lead global collaboration showcasing ‘drought resistant’ fonio grain
Brewers signed up include Carlsberg, Guinness and Thornbridge
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FrieslandCampina unveils new climate plan and office move
The Dutch dairy giant is aiming to hit £300m in sales within the next five years