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NewsAldi stocks most British apples and secures major supply deal
New data from British Apples & Pears revealed the discounter held a 24.1% share of all British apples sold during May
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Arla’s UK farmers feel staffing pressures
The dairy co-op has outlined a four-point plan for government to help ‘urgently’ address farm labour shortages
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British turkeys in short supply for indies and butchers this Christmas
Many smaller-scale producers have left the industry amid concerns over rising production costs, labour issues and the continuing threat of avian flu
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UK could become ‘dumping ground’ for deforestation-linked soy
Campaigners have claimed the UK’s upcoming anti-deforestation legislation is weaker than its EU counterpart
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Defra unveils ‘simplified’ update to post-CAP farm subsidy scheme
The improved Sustainable Farming Incentive will offer a greater number of sustainable criteria farmers can be rewarded for
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First Milk and Yeo Valley team up for regenerative agriculture scheme
The pair’s new Naturally Better Dairy Group will see First Milk establish a new conventional regenerative milk pool in the south west of England
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Ex-National Pig Association boss Zoe Davies awarded OBE
Davies was a vocal advocate for producers throughout the crisis that enveloped the sector from 2020 to 2022
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Sofina Foods proposes Young’s Seafood Grimsby factory closure
The Young’s Seafood owner has proposed to close the Marsden Road site from October 2023
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Ukrainian poultry giant MHP eyes major move on UK market
The supplier is targeting reaching a 10% market share in the UK by the end of next year
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Pesticide use in UK farming declines but activist concerns remain
According to the pesticide usage survey, between 2016 and 2020, both the overall weight of pesticides and the area of land treated fell by around 25%
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ABP buys two Scotbeef meat plants after supplier loses Aldi contract
Irish red meat giant ABP will complete a deal for Scotbeef’s Bridge of Allan abattoir and Queenslie meat packing plant by the end of July
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Waitrose to expand native beef breed offering
The move will see Waitrose offer up to 20 native breeds across its meat lineup
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Ukraine dam explosion to devastate fruit & veg production for years
The Kherson region produces the vast majority of Ukraine’s fruits & vegetables
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Young’s adds second sole line to Gastro range in NPD push
The seafood giant said the NPD offered shoppers the ‘feel-good factor of eating out’ at home
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Efra committee investigates impact of post-Brexit deals on agrifood
It comes amid growing concerns around food, animal welfare and environmental standards
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Arla ditches coloured milk bottle caps in plastic-saving move
It comes as Arla has also launched a first-ever original TV campaign for its overarching masterbrand
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Farmison hires retail veteran Andy Adcock as new CEO
The upmarket online retailer has also partnered with rapid delivery business Gopuff, 50 days after it was relaunched by ex-Asda boss Andy Clarke
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NZ meat giant Alliance eyes UK beef market
The farming co-op is already a key supplier of lamb to the UK’s major supermarkets
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Brewgooder and Brooklyn Brewery launch beer made from fonio
The innovation aimed to highlight fonio as a ‘great-tasting’ ingredient with sustainability credentials
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Dairy co-op Omsco appoints Carl Ravenhall as new chair
Ravenhall boasts a 35-year career in the dairy sector
