All Sourcing articles – Page 47
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NewsCosmic Crisp apples now available in UK supermarkets
1,200 tons of Cosmic Crisp apples will be available in Italy, Spain, Germany, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom this season
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NewsFinnebrogue to donate 50% of vegan chicken ‘Kyivs’ profits to Ukraine humanitarian relief
The donations will support Unicef’s outreach across the country and the Red Cross’ efforts in providing food, water, first aid, clothes and shelter
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Analysis and FeaturesWhy aren’t supermarkets clearing the pork backlog?
Many producers are frustrated at a perceived lack of support from UK supermarkets
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NewsWaitrose announces start of early British asparagus season
The crop has come around eight weeks earlier than the normal UK asparagus season from mid to late April thanks to a warmer start to 2022
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NewsHilton Foods claims stake in Dragons’ Den-backed sausage company
Hilton Foods Solutions has purchased a 25% shareholding of Alf Turner Sausage Company for better access to the DTC channel
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NewsRussia invades Ukraine: Commodity prices spike ahead of sanctions announcements
Oil, gas and wheat prices are up following Moscow’s attack
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NewsOcean Fish lands own-label and branded supply deal for Ocado
The Ocado range focuses on sustainably sourced British fish, the majority of which is landed in the south west of the UK
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NewsSupply chain antibiotics: consumers urge supermarkets to do more
New report from the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics has revealed that not all animal foods are covered by supermarket policies
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NewsPrinces partners with Oxfam to protect workers’ rights at Napolina
The initiatives will tackle exploitation challenges within the supply chains of both direct suppliers and other producers in the Apulia region
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NewsGeorge Eustice rejects calls for pig crisis financial support at NFU Conference
Eustice rejected multiple calls for direct financial support, as NFU president Minette Batters slammed the government’s “total lack of understanding about how food production works”
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NewsCampaigners warn trade talks with Brazil could boost banned pesticide use
Differing pesticide rules mean the UK could end up damaging the Amazon by forging closer trade ties with Brazil
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Comment and OpinionMcDonald’s pork row proves the importance of purpose and profit for today’s businesses
A row has erupted over McDonald’s use of pork from suppliers housing pregnant pigs in gestation crates
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NewsMorrisons switches nine milk SKUs to recyclable cartons in plastic purge
The retailer said it could switch its entire milk range to cartons if the move proved popular with shoppers
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Comment and OpinionWhy climate change is a focus of Fairtrade Fortnight 2022
Smallholder farmers lack the finance needed to build climate resilience, despite having the vital expertise in adaptation and mitigation, says Michael Gidney, CEO of the Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsDefra makes key change to pig support package in boost for sector
It will now allow animals processed under its Slaughter Incentive Payment Scheme to be sold on the domestic market
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NewsTrewithen Dairy reports sales growth of 8% in latest results
The company, which supplies a range of Cornish dairy products, generated pre-tax profits of £1.6m in the 12 months to 30 April 2021
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NewsJV formed to create new alt milk maker Plant Food Bases
The business is a partnership between grain trader Robin Appel and drinks processor and packer Framptons
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NewsGrowUp Farms secures £100m in funding for vertical farm in Kent
The investment will deliver a new low-carbon farm to bring fresher, longer-lasting salads to supermarket shelves year-round, the business said
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NewsFarmison & Co launches ‘Save Our Bacon’ boxes to tackle British pork supply chain issues
The half and quarter pig boxes would help ease the “heart-breaking” problems the industry was facing, Farmison said
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NewsJohn West promotes health benefits of Enriched range in new ad push
The Enriched range was launched last September as part of a drive to reposition John West as a more health-focused brand