All Commodities articles – Page 16
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NewsDairy supply chain continues to prioritise climate goals despite economic pressure, report finds
The report also found that the roadmap is still well placed to meet the needs of future sustainability policy
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NewsGalbani launches sliced mozzarella in Waitrose
The new product will be available in a 120g six-slice resealable pack (rsp: £2.15)
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NewsDefra appoints former G’s Fresh boss to examine food industry’s labour crisis
It will consider the challenges facing food and farming businesses to recruit and retain labour and provide recommendations
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NewsCrop shortages expected in coming months due to water scarcity, growers warn
Growers have warned that potato, onion, carrot and brassica crops are likely to be impacted by severe water shortages
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NewsNearly 90% of consumers would eat wonky fruit and veg, according to new survey
Despite these findings, up to 40% of fruit and veg grown globally is going to waste, with misshapen products are often rejected
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NewsRiverford Organic Farmers expands wholesale arm following 25% year-on-year growth
The company said demand for wholesale had increased by 25% year on year, with demand from farm shops, cafés and retail up 37% and restaurants 43%
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose partner for $11m zero deforestation soy initiative
The supermarket-backed Responsible Commodities Facility will provide finance to 36 farms in the Cerrado, Brazil
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NewsLondon cheesemonger Paxton & Whitfield launches in Ocado
An exclusive range of six cheeses from the London cheesemonger has been made available at Ocado
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NewsAutomation in horticulture review plays up benefits of AI and guided vehicles
The government will consider the report’s recommendations but industry leaders are already calling for them to be put in place
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NewsPilgrim’s UK invests £10m into sustainability projects
The investment will fund a series of process innovations and operational improvements
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat can the Ukraine grain export deal achieve after missile strike?
Is deal to restart exports already derailed after Russian attack?
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NewsAHDB forecasts even tougher times ahead for livestock farmers
Producers will continue to feel the effects of rising energy and input costs
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NewsCooling costs for cereals growers on rise after heatwave makes grain too hot to store
The NFU has warned that cereal growers are having to spend more on cooling costs as temperatures rise adding to soaring input costs
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NewsEfra calls on government to prioritise fishing fleet and increase UK Seafood Fund
The committee recommended that the size of the UK Seafood Fund be increased by 50% to £150m to better support fisheries
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NewsM&S launches new recyclable tomato packaging
The new packaging has replaced hard-to-recycle plastic sleeves with recyclable cardboard and a small amount of plastic film
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NewsOmsco launches first branded range of organic cheeses
The new Grass Roots Dairy Co range will begin being stocked in specialist cheesemongers, delis, independent retailers and farm shops from later this month
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NewsOlive oil prices continue to increase in supermarkets
The rises come as the Italian drought causes concerns about upcoming harvests
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NewsDefra kicks off pig supply chain review
The consultation follows a challenging 18 months for the sector, which has faced oversupply, a shortage of butchers and soaring feed costs
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NewsFood suppliers told government cannot provide ‘whole solution’ to gas and fertiliser problems
As concerns grow about impact of gas rationing, Defra says measures already in place “will help”
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NewsWhitefish prices set to rise as tariff on product from Russia and Belrus is introduced
The whitefish tariff will affect all seafood originating in Russia but will not include Russian caught product that is processed in another country