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Industry welcomes FAR monitoring report, but highlights work still to be done
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board and the National Farmers’ Union have welcomed the second UK Farm Assurance Review monitoring report.
Consumers seek deals in the supermarket, finds Numerator
The latest grocery market share data has been published by Worldpanel by Numerator, finding that shoppers sought promotions to keep costs down.
“There are no plans to scrap EPR” as businesses report further pressure
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has officially confirmed that the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging will not be scrapped.
Morrisons to close “loss-making” convenience stores
UK retailer Morrisons has revealed that it will close a number of company owned convenience stores as part of its plan to reduce financial losses.
BRC predicts rising retail prices in the months ahead
The British Retail Consortium has highlighted that retailers are facing “significant cost pressures” as energy bills rise.
Sofina Foods Europe joins Tesco Sustainable Pig Group
UK supermarket Tesco has stated that protein manufacturer Sofina Foods Europe will join the Tesco Sustainable Pig Group, increasing the number of pigs supplied through the scheme by almost 30%.
Report urges UK food sector to “support healthier diets”
A report from the British Nutrition Foundation has called for the food industry to deliver evidence-based changes across the UK food environment to support “healthier diets”.
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What next for the British livestock sector?
In his overview, David Barton, NFU National Livestock Board chair, examines what needs to be done to support livestock farming in the UK for a resilient food chain from farm to fork.
Building stronger, smarter supply chains to tackle food scarcity
In the face of persistent disruption, businesses need effective strategies to manage supply chain risks, says Eamonn Woodcock, SCALA executive director.
Health isn’t ‘one size fits all’, and the data proves it
Bryony Perkins, senior insight analyst at The Institute of Grocery Distribution highlights the benefits of a nuanced approach to consumer engagement.
Funding a fifth agricultural revolution
Emma Piercy, head of climate change & energy policy at the Food and Drink Federation, makes the case for regenerative agriculture.
Food security in a volatile world: why frozen food has a crucial national resilience role
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), sets out why frozen food should be recognised as a strategic asset in strengthening the UK’s food security.
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