Archive of all National Farmers Union articles – Page 41
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Analysis & FeaturesChildhood obesity strategy: what can industry expect next?
The childhood obesity strategy is out at last, but it leaves many questions unanswered. Here’s what industry can expect next
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NewsImminent childhood obesity plan is 'weak', campaigners warn
The Treasury is set launch a consultation on the soft drinks sugar levy tomorrow
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NewsCity snapshot: Industry unites behind sugar tax fight
The food and drink industry has clubbed together to launch a new campaign to fight the sugar tax
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News'Face the Facts, Can the Tax' campaign fights sugar levy
The industry has come together to warn the sugar levy will lead to higher prices and thousands of job losses
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NewsCall for food policy to focus on boosting UK self-sufficiency
UK food supply would run out this week without imports, the NFU has warned
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NewsMüller defends milk pricing after Farmers for Action protest
FFA chairman David Handley cited Müller’s decision to hold its September price while rival processors increased theirs
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NewsNational Trust's 'nature-friendly' subsidies plan attacked by NFU
Union warns safeguarding food production will be vital in post-Brexit subsidy negotiations
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NewsMedia Bites 4 Aug: Supermarket promotions, Poundland, NFU
Supermarkets have been accused of promoting obesity by allowing ‘special offers’ on seven out of 10 fizzy drinks.
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NewsACS joins trade bodies in warning of national living wage hikes
Greg Clark urged to create a new steering group to allow businesses to feed back reports about the impact of the wage…
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NewsCaged egg bans 'could harm egg sales boom'
Retailer pledges to end the sale of caged hen eggs could add cost into the supply chain and slow down growth
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NewsUS proposes relaxation of beef and lamb import restrictions
Long ban could be overturned by the new year, Defra says
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NewsNFU fake farms complaint 'unlikely to lead to prosecution'
NFU’s complaint to Trading Standards over ‘fake’ farm branding “unlikely” to lead to any prosecutions say legal experts
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Comment & Opinion‘Fake’ farms crusade is the wrong fight at the wrong time
Why does the National Farmers Union think it’s a smart idea to pick a fight with British farming’s biggest customer right now?
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NewsGeorge Eustice retains Defra role following Cabinet shake-up
Eurosceptic farming minister expected to play key role in developing post-Brexit food and farming strategy
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NewsNFU launches official complaint over ‘fake’ farm branding
Farmers’ union concerned that brands such as Tesco Farms and similar discounter brands are misleading to shoppers
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NewsAndrea Leadsom becomes Defra secretary in May’s new government
Leadsom replaces Liz Truss, who has been promoted to the role of justice secretary
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NewsTheresa May’s new government: the industry reacts
As Theresa May takes charge at Number 10, here’s how key food & drink industry bodies have reacted to her appointment – and the policy wish lists they have put forward
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Comment & OpinionBrexit: time for business to adapt and learn fast!
For many, the EU referendum result is still sinking in – with the only thing seemingly certain being uncertainty itself
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NewsMilk prices starting to recover as UK production falls
UK milk production continued falling last month, with tightening supplies sparking a raft of farmgate price increases
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NewsNFU outlines blueprint for post-Brexit farming sector
Launch of most comprehensive public consultation on farming policy in a generation