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NewsFood sector underprepared for cliff-edge labour crisis, MPs hear
Many businesses were not ready for new immigration rules and would stuggle to plan for their workforce, warned the FDF’s Tim Rycroft
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Promotional FeaturesWhy Covid-19 should prompt manufacturers to go the extra mile by cutting down on food miles
Consumers have become increasingly conscious of the provenance of food products and ingredients in recent years - and research suggests the global pandemic has only heightened concerns
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NewsTesco set to drop Indian Ocean tuna due to failures to manage overfishing
The supermarket said it will stop sourcing tuna and billfish from the region unless an effective recovery plan to end overfishing is put in place
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Analysis & FeaturesCan new UK laws put an end to illegal deforestation?
Defra is regulating to make sure companies do not use commodities produced on illegally deforested land. Do the measures add up?
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NewsBeef prices recover from spring’s carcase balance issues
AHDB’s GB average deadweight steer price on 22 August stood at 374.3p/kg, up 14.5% on the same week in 2019
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NewsTurkey suppliers get set for a bumper Christmas season
With Brits likely to cut down on overseas travel due to coronavirus, in-home consumption of turkey is expected to boom
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NewsUK companies face fines for illegal deforestation links under new law
Businesses will face fines if they cannot prove their supply chains are free from illegal deforestation
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NewsDanish Crown UK stays bullish despite sales and profit decline
The disruption caused by the African swine fever pandemic in China led to a fall in the amount of pork imported
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NewsThe Grocer is looking for your dairy heroes
We’re looking for your nominations for a special Dairymen feature showcasing the people who went the extra mile during the pandemic
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NewsSuppliers and supermarkets set for post-Brexit Incoterms showdown
Sainsbury’s told suppliers last year that they must bear the costs of all tariff and customs arrangements on EU imports
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Comment & OpinionMcCain is leading the way, but others must follow to protect British farmers
Growers need help to survive the perfect storm of erratic weather, increased staff costs and trade concerns
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NewsAnti-supertrawler push ‘will not affect protected areas’
The high-profile Greenpeace campaign is aiming to ban foreign-owned supertrawlers from the UK’s marine protected areas
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NewsMcCain looks to ‘future-proof’ potato industry with £25m investment fund
The supplier said 40% of the money would be provided this year to help farmers recover from two consecutive poor harvests
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NewsUpfield to introduce on-pack carbon labelling across its portfolio
The plant-based giant is planning to introduce the labelling across its global range by the end of 2021
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NewsApple growers issue ‘untenable’ margins warning as weather hits 2020 crop
Price wars among retailers could squeeze already tight profit margins further, British Apples & Pears claim
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NewsRetail seafood sales rise but coronavirus financial concerns remain
Businesses supplying foodservice are facing difficulties, industry figures warn
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NewsG’s hits one million meal donation milestone with FareShare
The supplier said five G’s sites across the UK were now regularly diverting surplus fresh food to communities via FareShare’s charity network
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NewsGovernment to build £200m system to handle NI customs declarations
The new ‘Trader Support Service’ will provide ‘end-to-end support’ for NI businesses handling customs declarations on goods coming from GB
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NewsSales of eggs still surging as consumers opt for British
Year-on-year retail value sales for shell eggs in the mults rose by 37% to £294m during the 12 weeks to 12 July
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NewsVertical farming venture GrowPura secures major government grant
GrowPura will construct an 8,000 sq metre facility in Bedfordshire thanks to £4.5m government funding