All articles by Julia Glotz – Page 42
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NewsJury out on impact of snow on lamb supply
This week there were conflicting messages from the sheepmeat sector about the impact of the recent snow…
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Analysis & FeaturesGlobal weather puts big squeeze on dairy commodities prices
Dairy commodity prices have soared to record highs as global supplies have been hit by a perfect storm…
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NewsMPs call for ban on neonicotinoid pesticides to protect bees
A cross-party committee of MPs has called on the UK government to join other countries in the European Union in taking urgent action to protect bee populations from the harmful effects of neonicotinoid pesticides.
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NewsTackle food waste by feeding it to cows, retailers urged
An organisation that redistributes surplus stock from the food industry has called on retailers to get behind a new initiative to make greater use of food waste in the meat supply chain.
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NewsFSA advert cleared of depicting lamb as risky food
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected complaints from lamb producers that a recent food safety ad by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) unfairly implied lamb was a high-risk food.
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NewsFirst Milk to rebrand Lake District Cheese Co.
First Milk may take The Lake District Cheese Co. beyond Cheddar by rebranding it as The Lake District Dairy Co…
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NewsProduce World's potato line is third bid at branded
Produce World is hoping it’s third time lucky on the branded produce front with Burgess Harvest Veg potatoes…
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Analysis & FeaturesFeed contamination rocks Europe - but UK looks set to escape
Experts do not think UK feed and food prices are likely to be affected by the aflatoxin scandal in Europe, sparked panic in Germany and the Netherlands…
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NewsMilk Race: dairy farmers urged to pay for permanent return
Make Mine Milk urges dairy farmers to support generic milk marketing and make Milk Race a permanent fixture once again…
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NewsBritish farmers fear lost opportunity as snowfall hits
Producers hoping to capitalise on interest in British produce in the wake of ‘Horsegate’ fear they will miss out…
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Analysis & FeaturesBad weather takes its toll on fresh produce as prices soar
With temperatures once again plummeting this week, a rotten 2012 looks set to be followed by a problematic 2013 for farmers and growers…
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NewsFage scores Greek yoghurt victory against Chobani
Judge in Chobani case rules ‘Greek’ yoghurt is down to origin, not process…
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NewsMilk Race cycling event returns after 20-year absence
The iconic Milk Race is back after a 20-year absence, thanks to the organisers of the Make Mine Milk campaign.
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NewsHorsemeat false alarm costs Welsh burger company £250,000
A false alarm on horsemeat contamination from the Food Standards Agency has caused losses of up to £250,000…
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Analysis & FeaturesHow reliable is DNA testing in the wake of new revelations?
As Aldi and Asda are caught up in new horsemeat revelations experts say occasional contradictions are par for the course…
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NewsHorsemeat: Chicken nuggets test positive for horse in Greece
Horse DNA has been found in chicken nuggets in Greece, according to Greek food safety authority EFET.
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NewsWinter-hardy kale is new star of brassicas
Sales of kale have soared 40% over the past year, driven by good availability, quality and attractive retail pricing…
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NewsHorsemeat: British sheepmeat causes fresh alert at Spanghero
The meat processor accused by French authorities of selling 750 tonnes of mislabelled horsemeat has hit the headlines again, after illicit mechanically separated sheepmeat from the UK was found on its premises.
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NewsStop the Crop campaign takes aim at GM crops in Europe
Anti-GM campaigners have launched a new push to ‘safeguard the future of European farming’ and stop the European Union from authorising 25 genetically modified crops for cultivation in the EU.
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NewsHorsemeat: ABP ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Irish government report on horsemeat scandal
ABP Food Group has issued a strongly worded response to the Irish government’s report on the horsemeat scandal, saying it is “bitterly disappointed” by some of the comments made about its company in the report and by Irish agriculture minister Simon Coveney.