Nov 21, 2018 | News, Retailing
The proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda could lead to increased pressure on farmers and reduce the variety of products available for the shopper, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU). NFU head of food and farming Philip Hambling has told the...
Oct 10, 2018 | News, Poultry Processing, Red Meat Processing
Information collected by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) showed that 631 tests were carried out last year in which it said that 48 of the tests were ‘contaminated’ with the meat of an animal that was not on the label or menu description. According to a report from FSS,...
Jul 31, 2018 | News, Retailing
The food industry is set to take ‘urgent action’ in order to address the crippling impact of the dry, hot weather on producers across the country. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the National Pig Association (NPA) and the British Growers Association are all...
Jun 4, 2018 | Brexit, News
A number of organisations involved in the UK’s food supply industry have put their names to a new manifesto setting out a variety of important principles designed to help ensure that Brexit is a success for the supply of food after the UK exits the European Union. A...
