Report on UK food standards warns of challenges ahead
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have launched a new report Our Food: An annual review of food standards across the UK. The organisations say it is an in-depth review of food standards and is the first in a series of reports due to be...
Scottish food production outlook affected by impact of input costs says survey
At the recent Highland Show, NFU Scotland shared the results of a short-life intentions survey designed to gauge the impact a surge in input prices is having on agricultural sector output.
Welsh food and drink exports hit record high
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced that Welsh food and drink exports hit a record high in 2021 reaching £641m. Wales also had the largest percentage increase in the value of food and drink exports out of the four UK nations between 2020 and 2021...
Successful judging week puts Meat Awards on track for September ceremony
Judging has concluded for the 2022 Meat Industry Awards, after a full week of evaluations at the Regional Food Academy within Harper Adams University.
UK launches ambitious trade deal with Gulf nations
Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has launched free trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
