New online farm food platform helps local food producers prosper
20th July 2020
A new website championing fresh, locally-sourced produce has been launched giving independent suppliers, including farmers, more opportunity to grow their businesses online.
‘Eat out to help out’ initiative addressed in open letter to Rishi Sunak MP
14th July 2020
In an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, the National Beef Association (NBA) has praised the new ‘Eat out to help out’ initiative, but feels that an opportunity has been missed to help UK food producers.
Aldi CEO vows never to sell chlorinated chicken
8th July 2020
Aldi UK’s CEO Giles Hurley has said that the supermarket will not sell chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef, regardless of any future trade deals.
Boost for UK food export industry as nationwide veterinary service launches
7th July 2020
A new nationwide service for the food export industry has been launched by UK veterinary group, VetPartners.
New Campaign Urges Consumers to ‘Make It’ with Lamb
7th July 2020
The first phase of a GB-wide campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make it’ with lamb is set to launch this month.
17 million consumers informed about health benefits of meat
1st July 2020
The second year of a campaign by the British levy bodies has succeeded in reaching 17 million people, helping to bring a more balanced perspective to public discussion around the health properties of red meat.
Taking an alternative approach to crops
28th June 2020
Experts are investigating ways to create new foods and related products from alternative crops to maximise the use of locally produced food and drink.
Waitrose says it will not stock low quality imports
26th June 2020
New Waitrose boss James Bailey has said the retailer will not stock lower quality food imports such as chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef, even if the UK strikes a trade deal that allows such imports.
Public urged to leave BBQs at home during heatwave
25th June 2020
Visitors to the countryside are being asked to leave barbecues at home and take extreme care, as the heatwave is heightening fire risks.
‘Five a day’ at risk under no-deal Brexit
23rd June 2020
The UK faces a shortage of fruit and vegetables under a no-Brexit scenario unless new markets are found soon, experts at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have warned.
UK meat industry at risk of losing European orders from September
18th June 2020
UK meat sector will start losing EU orders within 12 weeks unless government provides clarity on trade arrangements.
Action needed following APPGAW report on small abattoirs
15th June 2020
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming several recommendations made in the newly released report ‘The Future for Small Abattoirs in the UK: Report on an inquiry into small red meat abattoir provision’.