Petition calls for ban on lower standard food imports
1st June 2020
The NFU has launched a petition calling for the government to enshrine in law its promise to prevent food being imported to the UK that would be illegal to produce here.
Red Tractor Assurance to launch new ranges
1st June 2020
The Red Tractor scheme is launching a set of farming marques to help simplify the experience of shoppers and diners when they are buying food and drink.
Farmers and crofters say thanks for choosing Scottish produce
29th May 2020
Farmers and crofters are saying thank you to consumers across the nation for continuing to choose quality Scottish food and drink.
Home cooking rekindles love of meat and dairy during lockdown
25th May 2020
Consumers have returned to comforting food staples they know and love, including meat and dairy, during the Covid-19 crisis as they cook more home meals.
Government must focus on future food security, warns NBA
20th May 2020
National Beef Association (NBA) sends open letter to George Eustice MP after amendments to the Agricultural Bill to protect UK standards were not adopted.
UK farmers dismayed after Ag Bill amendment rejected
15th May 2020
Despite the government’s commitment to protect British farming and food standards, MPs have voted to reject an amendment to the Agriculture Bill, which would have prevented lower-standard food imports.
British strawberry season commences early
15th May 2020
Warmer and sunnier April weather has meant that the season has started around a week earlier this year and strawberry lovers can now buy their favourite British fruit in supermarkets (in-store and online) around the country.
Spiraling freight costs threaten global food prices
15th May 2020
Evidence of a doubling and in some cases nearly tripling of maritime freight costs over the last month from exporters across the food supply chain has raised a red flag for food prices.
Dairy industry unites to launch £1m consumer campaign
6th May 2020
The UK dairy sector in partnership with Government has today announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the current coronavirus crisis.
Vegetable box sales increase by 111% in six weeks
5th May 2020
A new report from the Food Foundation reveals that veg box schemes across the UK have doubled the number of boxes sold weekly as a result of coronavirus.
Local hospitals ‘a good customer’ for dairy farmers
1st May 2020
Alexia Robinson, founder of Love British Food, is heading up an innovative matchmaking service to help hospitals source local milk for their patients, potentially creating a robust supply chain for dairy farmers.
M&S backs British farming
30th April 2020
M&S is championing British farming and pledging support for its family of nearly 10,000 farmers across the UK as they face ever-growing challenges during these exceptional times.
