All Sourcing articles – Page 78
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NewsMorrisons reports 70% jump in palm oil use
Morrisons attributed the rise to changes in its reporting method
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NewsAsda urged to support other meat categories after 100% British beef commitment
The retailer made the commitment as part of a drive to increase the proportion of UK-based suppliers last week
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NewsFSA examines abolition of 10-day use-by date rule
The regulator has launched a consultation to explore the potential extension of the maximum shelf life of meat beyond 10 days
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NewsPricecheck establishes Belgian subsidiary to enable post-Brexit EU trade
Wholesaler has also hired Suzanne Alecrim as customs and compliance officer
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NewsFree-range egg prices dropping amid production growth
Industry body BFREPA has warned expansion is denting free-range producers’ margins
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NewsBan on Indian Ocean tuna ‘not the right approach’ despite overfishing
A blanket ban may risk ‘exacerbating the existing social and economic issues that trouble island nations’
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Comment & OpinionWould a US trade deal lead to more obesity in Britain?
Henry Dimbleby has added obesity to his list of concerns over a US trade deal
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NewsPilgrim’s Pride unveils new sustainability plan
It will focus on ‘five sustainability pillars’ to achieve its net-zero goal, ranging from sustainable farming to food production
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NewsArla to harness cow power in new manure-to-fuel trial
The dairy co-op will use manure from 500 cows to power two tankers as part of the trial
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NewsBord Bia launches ‘world first’ grass-fed standard for beef
The Irish Food Board’s standard will require farmers to ensure grass constitutes at least 90% of feed intake
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NewsEustice accused of overstating Pick for Britain scheme impact
The environment secretary’s claim a third of workers in produce supply chains were British has been dismissed by industry sources
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NewsTesco pledges 300% plant-based sales hike by 2025 in sustainability drive
The commitment feeds into the retailer and WWF’s pledge to halve the environmental impact of shopping baskets by 2030
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Comment & OpinionJamie Oliver’s intervention could be a game-changer for food standards
A celebrity chef with a talent for prime-time campaigning documentaries could make a real difference
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NewsWaitrose beef processor Dovecote Park sees 4.3% sales decline
The supplier said sales had fallen due to a 10% drop in beef price
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NewsExpand SAWS or expect growers to close down, NFU Scotland warns MPs
The Scottish industry body has called for ‘urgent clarity’ ahead of the 31 December Brexit deadline
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NewsJBS to invest millions in ‘Together for the Amazon’ sustainability programme
The meat giant said it would be able to monitor its entire beef supply chain - including indirect suppliers - by 2025
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NewsHuge price hikes for halloumi and prosciutto in no-deal Brexit
A report for Arla by the LSE warned prices for continental cheese and meats would soar while availability would plummet unless the government secured a trade deal
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NewsFree-range egg producers to benefit from new price comparison tool
BFREPA said the pricing portal would improve transparency following concerns producers were being ‘short-changed’ for their eggs
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NewsRiverford becomes B Corp thanks to employee and environmental policies
The organic veg box company has become the second-highest ranked UK food & drink company on the certification
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NewsCulina takes over distribution site run by defunct rival NFT
The loss-making NFT Distribution Holdings was placed into administration on 31 January