The National Farmers’ Union has welcomed the new plans published by the government to help UK farmers grow “more resistant, more nutritious and more productive crops” via gene-editing technology.
The forthcoming annual Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony is set for another sell out occasion, according to event organiser Emily Fox.
The supermarket chain has pledged to invest £1.3 billion over the next two years in a bid to further accelerate its share of the UK grocery market.
Supermarket chain Aldi UK and supply chain organisation the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) welcomed the news that 10,500 temporary visas would be made available to alleviate the Christmas rush.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said the government was considering changes to the Seasonal Agricultural Workers’ Scheme to alleviate the impact of the labour shortage.
Producer of vegetable oils and fats AAK has agreed a deal to purchase BIC Ingredients, the lecithin processing branch of BIC International Holding.