Adam Henson launches national #FeedMeTruth campaign

Adam Henson launches national #FeedMeTruth campaign

TV Presenter and farmer Adam Henson is launching #FeedMeTruth, a national campaign to inform children of where the food on their plate comes from.   Henson, best known from Countryfile, hopes to encourage every nursery and school to commit to making their food supply...
New EFSA food safety survey highlights consumer attitudes

New EFSA food safety survey highlights consumer attitudes

The European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) has provided fresh evidence to support its 2019 Eurobarometer report that focused on food safety and consumers’ attitudes to food. The updated survey draws figures from five new EU pre-accession countries including...
Farmers unions disappointed with immigration policy

Farmers unions disappointed with immigration policy

The National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland have criticised the Government’s new immigration policy which will see the introduction of a points based system starting from 2021. The new policy will require EU and non-EU citizens to amass 70 points to be...
Two thirds of adults don’t eat enough fibre

Two thirds of adults don’t eat enough fibre

A report from bakery company Hovis has revealed that UK adults are failing to consume enough fibre and are confused about how much they should be eating, despite high-profile campaigns to get people to boost their fibre intake. The report found that 89% of UK adults...
FDF survey reveals improved confidence for businesses

FDF survey reveals improved confidence for businesses

A survey featured in the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) 2019 Business Confidence report revealed confidence amongst businesses in the food and drink industry has improved by almost a third since the start of 2019. The survey found that net confidence in the...
FSA sets authorisation deadline for CBD products

FSA sets authorisation deadline for CBD products

The FSA has set a deadline for CBD businesses to provide more information about cannabidiol (CBD) products and their contents. It also advises vulnerable groups not to take CBD, and healthy adults to take no more than 70mg a day. CBD is one of many chemicals called...