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UK secures special protected status for 39 food products in Japan
The UK has secured special protected status as geographical indications for a further 39 British food and drink products in Japan. Iconic food…
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Food Standards Agency criticised for 'misguided' meat inspection fee stance
The trade association representing abattoirs and processors has condemned the Food Standards Agency's 'misguided stance' on meat inspection charges…
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Toolkit launched for Scottish farmers to communicate meat benefits
An industry toolkit has been published to help Scottish farmers communicate the health benefits and sustainability of Scotland's red meat sector. The…
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Dover port authorities seize over six tonnes of illegal meat
Shocking new figures have emerged about the volumes of product of animal origin (POAO) being seized at Dover, including pork from African swine…
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Government warned of dropping levels of UK food security
The government has been warned that food security in the UK is dropping, after its own figures show that fewer households are now able to feed…
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Imported food contains pesticide residues not approved for UK use
Imported food has been found to contain residues of 48 pesticides that are not approved for use by British farmers, new government testing shows. The…
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Scottish retailers slammed for 'disappointing' offering of local food
Retailers and supermarket chains across Scotland have been criticised for their 'disappointing' offering of locally produced food. The latest results…
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China allows two UK pig firms to resume exports after Covid ban
The end of China’s Covid-era restrictions on unprocessed pork exports from two key UK sites have been lifted, which could lead to an £80m boost for…
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'Unsafe' meat discovered in vans containing 48 sheep carcasses
Food crime officers have found 'unsafe and potentially illegal' meat after they opened unrefrigerated vans containing 48 sheep carcasses. National…
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KFC drops pledge to source chicken from slower-growing breeds
Fast food chain KFC has dropped its pledge to improve animal welfare in the UK by sourcing its chicken from slower-growing breeds by 2026. The firm…
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