Asia offers opportunities for UK red meat exports
9th June 2020
Coronavirus has significantly impacted global trade, but there remains a myriad of opportunities for UK red meat exports – particularly in the Asian marketplace.
Family run on-farm shop to open near Daventry
6th June 2020
On Thursday 18th June 2020, Elliott’s traditional family butchers of Kislingbury will open a new on-farm shop serving home reared meat, local produce, eggs, cheese, vegetables and store cupboard sundries.
Farm shops see spike in popularity
2nd June 2020
After the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic left many supermarket shelves bare, and with home delivery slots still hard to come by, many people are now opting for their local farm shop as a more relaxed, socially distant way of getting supplies.
Bud is back and taking to the small screen
2nd June 2020
Hot potato Bud the Spud will make his television debut this summer as part of a £100,000 marketing push.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.