All Sourcing articles – Page 108
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NewsWorld Avocado Organization and Tesco link for marketing push
Campaign will see Tesco take an ‘al fresco’ avocado roadshow around the UK
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NewsMorrisons announces local produce deals with Yorkshire suppliers
Masons Gin, Grandma Wild’s Biscuits and confectionery manufacturer Parrs Foods have all secured listings in Yorkshire…
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NewsSoil Association Certification launches blockchain trial
The NGO and tech startup Provenance have launched the trial in association with health food retailer As Nature Intended
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NewsNew EU label rules result in 62% more recalls over allergens
There were 144 allergen-related recalls in 2015/16, up from 89 in 2014/15, according to research by law firm RPC
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NewsPrawn trawling ‘killing thousands of marine turtles’
Report estimates as many as 29,000 turtles are killed every year by tropical prawn trawls
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NewsWaitrose plays up British credentials in poultry sourcing ad
The ad is the latest instalment in Waitrose’s campaign to promote the provenance of its food
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NewsBurts Chips becomes first crisps brand to win Red Tractor stamp
Burts Chips has become the first crisps brand to receive the Red Tractor stamp of approval. The assurance mark was won for use of potatoes farmed responsibly, processed and packed in the UK, said the Plymouth snacks brand. The Red Tractor logo will appear on Burts’ 40g ...
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NewsABP in Carbon Trust standard triple whammy
The company has again been recognised for its efforts in cutting carbon emissions, water use and waste
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NewsGlyphosate ban 'could cost UK agrifood £1bn a year'
Research claims ban on chemical could have ‘devastating’ impact on British economy and agricultural sector
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NewsMichael Gove will 'have work cut out' as new Defra secretary
However, his appointment could herald “less of a cliff edge” in Brexit negotiations says British Growers Association
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NewsScientists make breakthrough in antibiotic resistance fight
Researchers have discovered an organism that is able to target harmful bacteria, but leave good bacteria intact in pigs
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NewsPureCircle develops ‘less bitter’ StarLeaf stevia
The company claims the new variety will help manufacturers slash sugar in products without sacrificing taste
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NewsSpoilt Pig rolls out first 'Raised Without Antibiotics' bacon
The range will roll out in major retailers including Tesco and Morrisons later this month
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NewsTesco ramps up supply of Cornish new potatoes from Branston
Supplier predicts it ship more than 2,700 tonnes of spuds, up 8% on last year’s figures
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NewsWaitrose launches range of speciality aubergines
The white aubergines, nicknamed “snowbergines”, are early varieties of aubergine grown in Holland
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NewsUK pig sector slashes use of last resort antibiotic colistin
Farmers and vets are taking the threat of antibacterial resistance seriously, says the National Pig Association
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NewsSales of farmed fish set to surpass wild 'as early as 2019'
Demand for fish has risen as consumers increasingly choose it for its perceived health benefits
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Comment and OpinionThe Hebridean Sea Salt fallout again shows role of provenance
Suppliers know provenance is key, particularly for high-end products with artisanal credentials
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NewsSainsbury's faces flak over its new Fairly Traded scheme
Sainsbury’s has rejected criticism from Fairtrade over the supermarket’s new Fairly Traded sustainability standard
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NewsPig industry fears loss of China access after hep E reports
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies said negative publicity created by the coverage could derail pork exports