All Sourcing articles – Page 94
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African swine fever is ‘major threat’ to China’s pork
The disease has a 100% fatality rate for pigs in its most virulent form
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Food suppliers start stockpiling amid fears of no-deal Brexit
Major food and drink companies have begun stockpiling supplies and exploring alternative manufacturing options in Europe
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Comment and Opinion
Red Tractor might struggle to make friends with standards overhaul
The move would create a “flagship for British farming”, said Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley
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Aldi wins top accolades at The Grocer Supermeat & Fish Awards
The discounter won a total of 12 awards and was praised for delivering ‘great quality’
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Comment and Opinion
How retailers can use premium fruit & veg to take on the discounters
Premium supermarkets must keep abreast of consumer trends and make sure they’re first to market to defend against the discounters, says Cindy van Rijswick of Rabobank
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Defra plans Livestock Information Service to trace meat
The new service is set to track key traceability data for beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats and pigs
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M&S marks Scottish centenary with in-store campaign and food tour
The retailer will stock more Scottish produce across its stores and decorate its branches to mark the celebration
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Comment and Opinion
Now is the time to make food production an economic priority
Home-produced British food must remain available to all budgets, while also allowing British farmers to play a full role in Britain’s economic future, says NFU president Minette Batters
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EC warned over 'harmful' fishing subsidies plan
Lawyers said the change would be “detrimental to the sustainability of fisheries in the outermost regions”
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Freshways ceases production of Dairystix and closes Plympton plant
The business had become ‘unviable’, said Freshways MD Bali Nijjar
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Deli & booze SKUs boost continuing rise of organic
More than 3,000 new products achieved organic certification in the past year, according to the Soil Association
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Comment and Opinion
Fipronil scandal one year on: still not enough action on egg standards
Suppliers and retailers are still taking unnecessary risks, says Ian Jones of British Lion egg processors
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Aldi raises the steaks with 36-day dry-aged Aberdeen Angus beef
Aldi’s Specially Selected steaks will be matured for longer than at any other UK supermarket – even Hawksmoor
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Comment and Opinion
Collaboration is vital if we are to make progress on ending modern slavery
Everyone from transnational organisations to the private sector has a part to play, says Didier Bergeret, social sustainability director at The Consumer Goods Forum
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Asda takes plastic off swedes in first of 'rolling programme'
Retailer is not removing plastic from cucumbers as it fears an increase in food waste
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Twinings publishes full list of its tea suppliers in India
The business has added an online ‘sourcing map’ as part of its Sourced with Care sustainability initiative
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New Japanese trade deal 'positive' for EU
European food & drink brands stand to reap huge benefits from the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
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Holland & Barrett adopts new testing standard for Manuka honey
Following the lead of NZ government guidelines, every batch will be measured for MGO levels to ensure authenticity
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Feed shortages push prices up as heatwave hits home
Christmas turkey could be up to 5% more expensive in supermarkets, warned the BTF
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New H&B Manuka testing will 'guarantee' authenticity
As of last week every batch of its Manuka honeys will be tested twice