All Sourcing articles – Page 38
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Calls for Defra to raise prawn quota to stop supply issues at Christmas
The trade association has warned that the current quota will soon run out, forcing processors to import coldwater prawns at the full 20% rate of duty
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EU-New Zealand trade deal could be long-term hurdle for British dairy exporters
World market fluctuations could benefit New Zealand over UK, warned supplier Wyke Farms
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Retailers are turning to cheaper fruit & veg due to labour concerns
The move was being taken to drive down costs, said Lee Stiles, secretary of the Lea Valley Growers Association
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Cruelty on continental pig farms supplying UK supermarkets, investigation reveals
The EU has been urged to stick with a promise to ban caged farming systems
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Tesco threatened with legal action over supplier connection to River Wye pollution
Charity River Action has called on the retailer to implement a series of improvements within its egg and poultry supply chains
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Bleiker’s Smokehouse brand saved by US fish company Seriously
The company is currently carrying out maintance so production can restart in a few weeks’ time
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UK rice processors say proposed tariff cuts could be counter-productive
Most rice imports already enter tariff-free, said industry body the Rice Association
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Meat sector faces fresh food safety criticism following undercover investigations
The Guardian and Bureau of Investigative Journalism this week published two investigations that found safety issues with meat production, which the industry has declared as ’alarmist’
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Egg inflation not being passed on to producers
The British Free range Egg Producers Association has said producers are only receiving about 20% of the average increases seen in the mults
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MPs claim Australia trade deal will not reduce food prices in Britain
The Commons International Trade Committee’s report comes as government pushes debate on food import tariffs
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Chef Monica Galetti appointed first ever Scottish seafood ambassador
Galetti will lead the campaign to encourage buyers, restaurant owners and chefs from across the UK to purchase and serve more Scottish seafood
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Food importers want input into government tariff cut proposals
Industry says reductions would help reduce inflation but could undermine FTA talks
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Happy Egg Co owner Noble Foods reports £30m loss as egg sales ‘soften’
Results posted at Companies House for Noble’s main shell egg business revealed year-on-year turnover dropped by 9.5% to £282.7m
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UK and EU milk supplies falling despite global production rise
European milk production is set to decline further due to challenges around sustainability regulations and soaring input costs
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US renews demands for increased access to UK food market
The head of recent agri-trade mission said the UK should be more ’science-based’ in its outlook
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FSA and Food Standards Scotland warn of ‘significant’ challenges to food safety
The bodies recognise that despite significant pressures on the food industry, food standards have largely been maintained but that challenges laid ahead
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Dairy UK unveils new sustainability-focused ad push
The ‘It’s What We’re Made Of’ campaign focuses on the sector’s progress against the UK Dairy Roadmap sustainability initiative
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MPs urged to delay ratification of UK-Australia free trade deal
Parliament’s trade committee says more time is needed to assess agreement, which farmers’ groups have criticised
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EU-UK veterinary deal could soothe Northern Ireland Protocol tensions
The food industry wants more clarity about UK government’s proposals