All Sourcing articles – Page 65
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NewsTesco commits to value chain net zero emissions by 2050
Emissions generated by Tesco’s products and supply chain make up over 90% of its total emissions footprint.
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Comment & OpinionA broken food system – is our industry running on empty?
The cost of ‘cheap food’ is being borne by the welfare of farmers and workers, damage to the environment and irreparable damage to our industry’s capacity to service our future food needs, says Wyke Farms MD Rich Clothier
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NewsWyke Farms research finds cheese has half the carbon footprint of global dairy average
The study found the West Country-based supplier’s emissions, at 1.12kg of CO2 equivalent, were 55% lower than the global average
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NewsPig sector still struggling with backlog, despite deal to restart CO2 production
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies has warned the threat of culling healthy animals on backlogged farms is “still there”
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NewsCF Industries to restart CO2 gas production following government agreement
A halt in production last week led to warnings a CO2 gas supply crisis could “dwarf” the one seen in 2018
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Comment & OpinionThe food industry can’t rely on outside help to solve CO2 crisis
It’s becoming clear the UK’s CO2 gas supply chain remains in a parlous state, and very few lessons appear to have been learnt from the last crisis
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NewsAlmost 100,000 pigs backlogged on farms as CO2 shortages compound impact of labour crisis
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies said producers were now having to consider on-farm culling due to the crisis
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NewsMeat sector making progress on carbon targets: Wrap
The food waste charity’s first update on its Meat in a Net Zero World project showed “the need for change was widely recognised”
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NewsFood sector on brink of another CO2 gas crisis amid soaring energy prices
The British Poultry Council warned the latest shortages of the gas could “dwarf” those that almost brought the sector to a halt in 2018
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Comment & OpinionJohnson’s cabinet reshuffle isn’t enough to allay the fears of an industry in crisis
Despite headline-grabbing appointments and sackings, there is still little clarity on the government’s plans to tackle the labour crisis
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Comment & OpinionFight the instinct to cut and run when problems emerge in the supply chain
Buyers should stick with their industry partners to help them resolve their issues, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, MD at SPQR Communications
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News‘Higher than ever’ crop losses expected as fruit & veg labour crisis hits record levels
Grower bodies are urging the government to change its post-Brexit immigration system to allow more workers into the UK
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Analysis & FeaturesFive ways the dairy industry is boosting its sustainability credentials
How is the dairy sector working to improve its impact on the environment?
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NewsAHDB meat & dairy marketing campaign returns after ASA rejects complaints
Complaints by pro-vegan groups and animal welfare charities about the We Eat Balanced campaign were not upheld by the ASA in a ruling last month
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NewsWrap report: Better on-farm food waste data could significantly boost profits
The sustainability charity found data collection and measurement of food waste was ’negligible’ at farm level
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NewsRSPCA urges government to safeguard animal welfare in New Zealand trade talks
The charity warned a damaging precedent could be set if animal welfare standards appeared to be up for negotiation in free trade deals
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Comment & 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