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News
Defra secretary Reed vows no inheritance tax u-turn in testy Efra Committee hearing
The Defra secretary stressed farmers were mistaken over IHT changes on the day more than 10,000 turned up to protest in Westminster
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Comment & Opinion
Labour likely to double down as farming protest gets political
Labour has failed to set out its plans for the farming sector, but the sheer number of protesters - and their extreme views - should raise alarm bells
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Analysis & Features
‘We’ll have nothing left’: Emotional reactions from Westminster farmers’ protest
The Grocer spoke to protesters to understand what has so ignited the passions of food producers
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Farmer protests kick off in London following ‘stab in the back’ budget
Some estimates have suggested 12,000 farmers had registered their attendance at the rally in Whitehall with many predicting actual numbers could be far higher
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Category Report
What’s the future of Fairtrade?
As Fairtrade turns 30, it is working with retailers on an innovative sourcing trial – but its farmers still face a wealth of challenges
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Freshways revamps branding to improve recognition
The dairy supplier said its brand had previously gone unnoticed by customers
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Arla to press ahead with Volac deal following CMA approval
Arla Foods Ingredients said the deal would give it a ’significant additional quantity of whey, helping it meet a growing market need’
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Media Bites 18 November: Farmer protests, Black Friday, inflation
Thousands of farmers are expected in London tomorrow to protest over the government’s changes to inheritance tax eligibility
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Lidl surpasses £15bn British food investment target by £6bn
The discounter said a series of additional financial commitments in 2024 would help it reach a total £21bn
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Farm business incomes slump as sector prepares for protests on Tuesday
The latest Farm Business Income figures from Defra have been described as painting a ‘stark picture for the challenges facing many farmers’
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Hilton Foods to bring forward net zero ambitions by two years
The protein giant has unveiled five key areas to reach its goal by 2048, including working to lower methane in livestock production
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KVI Tracker
Butter prices soar by a fifth amid tight milk and cream supplies
Thirty-seven out of 117 butter lines at the major multiples have seen their prices hiked in the five weeks to 13 November
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Defra announces £50m investment to protect farming communities
It has also announced a new approach to delivering funding to make sure it works for communities
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Ranjit Singh slams ‘disaster’ farm tax and warns of shortages and inflation
The ’Chicken King’ has warned changes to inheritance tax will force many farms out of business, while also restricting supply and driving up prices
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Aussie beef wins World Steak Challenge for second year in a row
Jack’s Creek & Albers took home the accolade at the awards for its grain-fed pure-bred wagyu sirloin
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Bel UK launches Boursin Plant-Based
The new variant is designed to play into shopper desire for ‘the same indulgent taste and texture experience of dairy Boursin Garlic & Herbs’
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Boparan feed mill acquisition could hamper competition and drive inflation: CMA
The competition watchdog said the deal could lead to a ’substantial lessening of competition in the supply of poultry feed to independent customers’
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Organic Farmers & Growers appoints new CEO
Bill Young will take up the role at OF&G on 2 December 2024
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Meatly completes feeding trials for lab-grown petfood
The brand is hoping to bring its petfood to market during the first quarter of 2025
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Avara Foods reduces carbon emissions ahead of sustainability targets
Its 2024 Our Planet report revealed that since its 2019 baseline, the company had reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 31% and Scope 3 by 34%