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PTF finds “unusual pressures” impacting UK food supply chain
In a submission to a cross party Parliamentary group, the Provision Trade Federation has set out that the UK Government “must take food supply more seriously”.
The Provision Trade Benevolent Institution marks its 190th year
One of Britain’s oldest benevolent societies, the Provision Trade Benevolent Institution is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year.
Supermarkets urge Chancellor to address “industry tax burden”
UK supermarkets have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves in a letter organised by the British Retail Consortium, urging her to exclude shops from the proposed business rates surtax.
Aldi stocks the most Scottish produce, says NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has named Aldi as Scotland’s leading supermarket for Scottish sourcing following its latest ShelfWatch 2025 Mid-Year Report.
UK Sausage Week awards lunch photo gallery
The UK Sausage Week luncheon and awards presentation took place at Butchers’ Hall in London, and photographs from the celebratory event are now available to view online.
Colin Faulkner appointed Seafish CEO
UK trade body Seafish has announced the appointment of Colin Faulkner as its new chief executive.
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UK organic sector to be recognised after Brexit
The European Commission has announced that the UK's six organic certification bodies will be recognised for 12-months following the end of the Brexit transition period. Concern had been growing amongst farmers that without EU recognition, organic products from the UK...
Truss confirms changes to Trade and Agriculture Commission
International trade secretary, Liz Truss, has announced a series of changes to the Trade and Agriculture Commission which will see it put on a statutory footing. The Commission has also been extended beyond its initial six-month period and will now be in place for up...
Food industry “concerned” by PM’s no-deal comments
Key figures across the food industry have issued concern after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that the UK could be heading for a no-deal Brexit. Speaking after a summit last week, which Johnson had previously said was the deadline for a deal, he said that trade...
NFU president meets with Prime Minister to discuss British standards
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, has met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss the need for action to safeguard British farming’s standards in trade policy. Batters urged the Prime Minister to increase the parliamentary scrutiny of trade...
NFU responds to Agriculture Bill vote
The president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), Minette Batters, has hit out at the decision to reject the latest round of amendments to the Agriculture Bill, saying that the future of British food and farming is at stake. On Monday 12th October, MPs voted against...
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