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Comment and OpinionWhy the British food sector is facing a labour crisis - and what we can do about it
The current crisis ultimately stems from a lack of understanding about how food production and supply works, says NFU vice president Tom Bradshaw
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NewsGovernment failing to act on labour crisis, despite warnings of pig cull
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies told The Grocer: “Nothing helpful has so far come back from government”
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NewsButlers unveils new farmhouse cheese brand This is Proper
The new ‘purpose-driven’ range is made using traditional methods and uses the cheesemaker’s 100% recyclable packaging
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NewsMeat sector welcomes food processing T Level module announcement
But the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers called on the government to go further and introduce a full food industry-related T Level
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NewsJolly Hog moves into ham with FareShare tie-up
The launch includes a commitment by The Jolly Hog to donate 50,000 packs of the ham to FareShare every year
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NewsMeat producers warn supermarkets of seasonal shortages as labour crisis bites
One major supplier told The Grocer its already simplified ranges could be further cut in the run-up to the festive period
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NewsAnnabel Karmel and Young’s team up for children’s meals
The meals are made with cod, pollock and Atlantic salmon, and will roll into the mults from 2 September
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NewsWaitrose farmers supplying wool for John Lewis mattresses
The move is intended to prevent waste by giving the natural fibre a new purpose
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Comment and OpinionMilkshakes are off the menu at McDonald’s - and higher prices are on the horizon
In the short term the government must act to give EU workers easier access to jobs in the UK buying the industry time to train new recruits. But to attract them in sufficient numbers they will need to be more attractive and accessible to Brits
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NewsRed Tractor Enhanced Welfare approves ‘high welfare & economically viable’ chicken breed
The assurance scheme suggested the Hubbard Redbro could make high-welfare chicken more affordable for consumers
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NewsTesco, Morrisons, PepsiCo and Danone join Foundation Earth labelling pilot
The non-profit organisation has also appointed Cliona Howie as its executive director
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Analysis and FeaturesHow McDonald’s became an unlikely environmental farming pioneer
McDonald’s has not always been seen as an environmental pioneer. Quite the opposite, in fact.
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Analysis and FeaturesRegenerative agriculture: why PepsiCo, McDonald’s and Waitrose are jumping on regen ag
Amid concerns over the UK’s food security, nature-based farming is on the rise. Who’s driving ‘regen ag’ and will it become the norm?
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NewsVolatile UK weather hits cereal, potato and orchard crops
Heavy rain and hail coupled with unseasonably low temperatures have hit harvests and yields
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Analysis and FeaturesSix fmcg companies leading the way on sustainable palm oil
To celebrate International Orangutan Day (19 August), we take a look at six fmcg brands and retailers noted to be ‘leading the way’ on palm oil sustainability in WWF’s 2020 Palm Oil Buyers scorecard
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NewsASA rejects complaint against AHDB red meat and dairy advert
The £1.5m campaign, which promoted the health benefits of red meat and dairy, attracted 487 complaints from pro-vegan groups
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NewsNorthern Ireland net zero by 2045 bill would 'devastate agri-food sector’
According to KPMG’s analysis, the proposed 2045 target would lead to vast job losses, a major economic hit and drastic herd reductions
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NewsReynolds partners with Davin Foods to strengthen its prepared produce capabilities
The partnership would help Reynolds become ‘the UK’s go-to solution for chilled foods’, it said
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Comment and OpinionTo avoid climate catastrophe we must be honest about the complexity of the task ahead
The IPCC study is a sobering reminder that the industry’s net zero targets are not just a “nice to have”
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NewsFrench wine production predicted to fall to ‘historic lows’ this year
Wine volumes are expected to tumble by up to 30% in the coming harvest