OFC25 names Inspiring Innovators for inaugural programme
The Oxford Farming Conference has announced six speakers for its inaugural Inspiring Innovators programme.
Defra publishes 2024 UK Food Security Report
Defra has published its UK Food Security Report 2024, reporting that extreme weather events continue to have a “significant effect” on domestic production.
ShelfWatch Phase 3 results “disappointing”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has published the results for Phase 3 of its ShelfWatch initiative, finding a decline in Scottish-branded produce across almost all retailers.
Kantar reports pre-Christmas jump in premium lines
Take-home sales at the grocers increased by 2.5% over the four weeks to 1st December 2024 as shoppers get ready for Christmas, according to the latest data from Kantar.
New director appointed to lead Food Systems Institute
The University of Nottingham has appointed Dr Peter Noy as the new director of the Food Systems Institute.
Open Farm Sunday cultivates connections at the House of Lords
Leading figures from food and farming gathered at the House of Lords recently for a reception celebrating 18 successful years of Open Farm Sunday.