Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 36
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Comment & OpinionDo consumers actually care about ‘fake farm’ brands?
The move by Morrisons could be seen as a cute PR ploy on a special day of promoting British agriculture … but it looks like it worked as the national media lapped it up
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NewsMorrisons pledges not to use 'fake-farm' brands
The pledge forms part of a new campaign by the supermarket to promote British produce
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NewsMedia Bites 10 August: AB InBev, Premier Foods, Unilever, Morrisons, Worldpay
AB InBev has agreed a 50/50 joint venture with Turkish brewer Efes for its businesses in Russia and Ukraine; Premier Foods appoints a new chairman; Unilever bows to investor pressure; Morrisons vows not to adopt fake farm brands; and Worldpay takeover puts jobs at risk.
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NewsMedia Bites 7 Aug: Sainsbury's, P&H, Business rates
Sainsbury’s is preparing to shed as many as 1,000 jobs as it gears up for the next phase of its cost-cutting drive.
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NewsTesco cuts British lamb facings to 50%
The levy board’s latest Beef & Lamb Watch analysis revealed that just 50% of Tesco’s lamb facings were British in June 201…
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Müller looks to offer 'stability' with futures contracts
Arrangement will allow farmers who are not aligned to supermarkets to lock in up to 25% of their milk price for a year
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NewsVegan campaign ad ruled 'unlikely to mislead'
The ASA did not uphold complaints over an ad by campaign group Go Vegan World, which carried a headline stating ‘Humane milk is a myth. Don’t buy it’
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NewsGove rules out chlorinated chicken imports
Comments are at odds with international trade secretary Liam Fox, who has refused to rule out imports as part of US trade deal
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Comment & OpinionSo Coke’s Fairlife milk isn’t coming to the UK. But if it were, the environment would be favourable
Anything that promotes new thinking in the dairy market ’should be welcomed’, says the NFU’s Sian Davies. Can the Coca-Cola Company milk it for all it’s worth?
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NewsGovernment plays down fears over chlorine-washed chicken imports
National press reports cabinet split over agricultural standards in any US free trade deal
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NewsMorrisons makes 100% British lamb commitment
It means it is the first of the big four supermarkets to commit to 100% British fresh meat…
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NewsGrowers warn time running out in seasonal migrant workers crisis
Growers are ’deeply concerned’ about the lack of action, said NFU horticulture board chairman Ali Capper
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NewsMorrisons launches online flower delivery service
Morrisons hopes its new premium site flowerworld.co.uk will make it the largest florist in the UK
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NewsNFU cautions over 'constant boom and bust dairy cycle'
Farmgate prices have failed to keep up with record prices for cream and butter at wholesale says union
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NewsButter crisis explained: Five reasons we're facing shortages
As the butter crisis hits the headlines, here is our handy guide to what caused the shortages
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NewsMPs urge introduction of Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme
Commons debate hears failure could lead to labour shortages and increased food prices
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Comment & OpinionWaste battle must also focus upstream
The Grocer’s campaign on food waste has provided welcome impetus to the challenge of reducing food waste, says the BRC’s Andrew Opie
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NewsCommunity Shop passes £1m turnover mark and plans expansion
North west is the next target region for the social supermarket chain
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Analysis & FeaturesThe five main takeaways from the GCA conference
From Christine Tacon’s last-minute reappointment as Groceries Code Adjudicator to a revealing survey of suppliers
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NewsDairy industry 'must do more' to pass on high prices
Despite prices surging, many farmers are questioning where the extra money is going