All Sourcing articles
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Comment & OpinionCertification got tea this far, but it can’t take it further
The industry’s audit trail set a floor, but the cost of meeting them still falls on growers. It’s time brands shared the value, not just the standards, says Zahra Afshar, head of legal, human rights and sustainability at Ahmad Tea
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NewsBritish shoppers buying seafood more frequently, says Norwegian Seafood Council
The representative body’s Mid-Year Market & Retail Report 2026 found seafood shopping frequency has increased 1.5% year-on-year, while average spend per trip rose 2.9%
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NewsCommittee accuses Defra of setting farmers up to fail on SFI
The department has taken another battering this week as it came under fire in the latest Efra Committee meeting, in which emotions ran high
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NewsPre-budget tariff cut move ‘won’t curb inflation’ says FDF and NFU
The government last Friday confirmed it would press ahead with already-maligned proposals to remove tariffs from more than 100 everyday food items
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NewsSupermarkets accused of ‘lacking leadership’ over continued methane inaction
No progress has been made by leading global supermarkets on methane emissions, Changing Markets Foundation warned
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NewsSaputo profits boom as it prepares for sale to Lactalis
Saputo’s UK accounts, under the Dairy Crest name, revealed that after a loss of £32.6m last year, the business posted a profit of £21.3m in the year to 31 March 2026
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NewsCoastal states agree total agreeable catch for mackerel
The group – comprising UK, EU, Norway, Iceland and Faroe Islands – agreed to set it in line with advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas
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Comment & OpinionThe grocery sector’s risky approach to risk – and how to fix it
Grocery manages cyberattack and currency risk with precision – but climate risk, which is already hitting margins and supply, still has no clear owner. Here are three fixes
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Andy Burnham’s EU reset could mean for food and drink
Ten years on from the Brexit vote, Andy Burnham has pledged to set out ‘different options’ for the UK’s relationship with the EU. So what are these options and how will they affect food and drink businesses?
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NewsUkrainian poultry giant Avesterra Group eyes UK growth after starting exports
The supplier is the second largest chicken processor in Ukraine’s domestic market, with an annual poultrymeat production output in excess of 55,000 tonnes per year
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Partner FeaturesUnpacking provenance: what Welsh produce means to shoppers
When it comes to provenance on the plate, Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) can unlock a competitive advantage
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NewsAldi launches British beef scheme with ABP to support farmers
The Grounded in Goodness initiative will bring together 1,000 beef farmers across England, Scotland and Wales who commit to implementing a range of on-farm actions covering soil health, biodiversity and animal welfare
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NewsNumber of British fishing boats going to sea down by almost a fifth
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations said UK vessels had made 16% fewer trips up to the start of October than in the same period last year
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NewsUS lobbying ‘blitz’ seeks to destroy EU’s anti-deforestation regulation
A new report from Mighty Earth detailed an “unprecedented” lobbying push from major US corporations and powerful industry groups
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NewsDanone funding supports farmers with regenerative adoption
Through LENs, the funding will support farmers across more than 2,500 hectares of land including within Danone’s key oat sourcing regions
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Comment & OpinionIs regenerative agriculture the answer to the farming crisis?
From Jeremy Clarkson to Nestlé, everyone’s talking about soil health. After the worst harvest on record, the case for regenerative farming is as much economic as it is environmental, says Adam Leyland, editor-at-large at The Grocer
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NewsDefra defends food resilience record at tough Commons inquiry
MPs have called Defra’s plans for food supply disruption ‘massively behind the curve’
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NewsOrganic sector welcomes government action plan for growth
The plan sets out measures to grow the domestic market including advice and support for farmers considering the transition to organic production and more opportunities to sell organic food in the UK
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NewsFairfax Meadow launches into Brakes with 30-product range
The range covers beef, lamb, pork, chicken and veal, and is led by Fairfax Meadow’s Casterbridge beef, which is produced from PGI West Country cattle and aged for a minimum of 21 days
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NewsMash Direct reports 14% increase in turnover
The veg and side company’s accounts, published at Companies House, showed the business increased its turnover by 14% to the year 31 December 2025, compared with the year before