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Farm Profitability Review urges Government to partner with industry
Baroness Minette Batters’ Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review has been published, setting out a number of recommendations on how Government can work with industry to strengthen farm businesses.
NFU Scotland urges retailers to curb “excessive” festive discounting
The farmers’ union has called on UK supermarkets to end the “damaging practice” of deep discounting on fresh produce at Christmas, which is said risks undermining the long-term viability of Scottish horticulture.
PML Seafrigo appoints Sean Smith as CEO
PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland has announced the departure of CEO Mike Parr, with Sean Smith appointed chief executive.
Consumer price inflation falls on the month, finds ONS
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics food and drink made the largest downward contributions to the monthly change in consumer price inflation annual rates.
Meat Contacts 2026 now available to order
Meat Contacts, often referred to as the ‘Bible’ for the UK meat industry, is hot off the press and available to order for 2026.
Tesco signs AI deal with Mistral AI
UK food retailer Tesco has signed a three-year agreement with French start-up Mistral AI, as part of a broader strategy to bolster its use of artificial intelligence.
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Brexit insight
Food sector “remains committed” to EU imports
According to insights from members of the UK food supply chain, the EU will remain a “key resource” for the UK food industry “despite challenges imposed by Brexit”.
New post-Brexit border controls will “jeopardise” food supply chain
Food industry trade bodies have raised their concerns about the UK Government’s proposed Border Target Operating Model.
BTOM: food industry trade bodies respond to new rules
In response to the implementation of the new BTOM, the Institute of Export and International Trade and the CIEH have issued statements.
UK food manufacturers to benefit from new FTAs, says FDF
The UK food industry is poised to reap “substantial benefits” from new free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand, says the FDF.
Draft proposals for new border controls announced
Plans to enforce checks on products entering the UK have been published by the UK Government, in collaboration with the Scottish and Welsh Governments.
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