All Sourcing articles – Page 73
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Analysis & FeaturesHow and why fmcg brands got political
With social media affording more space than ever before for food and drink brands to have a ‘voice’, an increasing number are speaking out on political issues. So what are the benefits – and how can it backfire?
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NewsSeafish announces domestic catch marketing campaign
The activity forms the latest part of the public body’s 20-year Love Seafood campaign
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Analysis & FeaturesFive key takeaways from the NFU conference
The annual food producer’s conference took place on Tuesday (23 February)
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NewsGreencore commits to fully recyclable packaging by 2025
Sandwich giant Greencore will commit to producing only recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025 as part of a wider sustainability drive presented to investors and analysts later today.
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NewsUK must prioritise food security, Minette Batters tells NFU conference
The NFU president spoke of a ‘real risk’ of an erosion of British food and drink production
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NewsMajor salmonella outbreak in frozen chicken traced to Poland
The FSA says almost 500 cases of the bug have been linked to the contaminated products since the start of 2020
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NewsMorrisons launches major pork price promotion amid flooded European market
The move follows a collapse in demand for pork and tumbling farmgate prices
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Analysis & FeaturesThe tech that can keep Brexit Britain connected
As red tape and delays threaten the efficiency of cross-border trade, how is technology keeping Britain moving?
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NewsWholesalers plan to quit Irish market over border checks
New checks down the Irish Sea have made sales to the region unviable for some specialist wholesalers
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NewsArla sounds alarm over rise in costs due to rising feed costs
It comes amid tight global supplies of cereals, with Arla warning the cost of production could rise by 6%
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NewsOnion and leek sales soar in latest Covid-19 lockdown
Volume sales increases were primarily attributed to the lockdown-related trend of scratch-cooking
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NewsMash Direct sees Irish listings boom amid Brexit border chaos
Eight of the Northern Irish grower’s prepared veg lines went on sale across M&S’s 18 stores in the Republic of Ireland last week
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Comment & OpinionA rush to ‘cancel’ Tony’s Chocolonely would be a mistake
The much-loved ethical brand has been dropped from Slave Free Chocolate’s list of ethical chocolate companies
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NewsAsda makes ‘breakthrough’ commitment to reduce bycatch in seafood supply chains
The retailer has agreed to adopt a series of measures designed to protect endangered marine species
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NewsStudy shows cattle methane emissions can be reduced by 40%
A multiyear study by red meat giant ABP Food Group has shown it is possible to reduce methane emissions from cattle
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the UK be more self-sufficient in food?
As Brexit and climate change threatens UK food imports, self-sufficiency is down. Could new attitudes and tech change food policy?
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NewsSoaring vegetable oil prices set to drive food inflation
Sunflower oil has almost doubled in price in the past year, while Italian extra virgin olive oil is up almost 70%
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NewsPorts warn deadline for full EU import checks is too soon
The 11th hour EU deal, combined with delays to government funding, has left ports racing to build
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NewsShellfish ban a ‘devastating blow’ for industry, government admits
Since 1 January, shellfish caught in Great Britain but not made ready for human consumption have been barred from entering the EU
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NewsClimate risks pose £160m threat to food industry by 2026, report claims
The new costs will arise from increased cost of raw materials, regulatory changes, and changing customer demands