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UK burger chain Wimpy urged to switch to free range in online petition
A new cage-free egg petition has hit the web - this time targeting the UK fast food restaurants run by the burger chain Wimpy. A previous online…
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Food could rot at border due to strict Brexit customs, Sainsbury's CEO warns
Fresh produce could be left rotting at the border if heavy customs controls for EU goods are put in place after Brexit, the chief executive of…
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Imports of New Zealand lamb down as UK production increases
The latest statistics show imports of sheep meat from New Zealand have declined while UK production has increased. In the first six months of 2017 UK…
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Leading scientists call for unified approach to plant and animal breeding
Unifying the approaches to plant and animal breeding through the use of genomic selection is crucial to achieving global food security, according to…
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Maris Piper comfortably remains most planted potato in the UK, figures show
Maris Piper comfortably remains the most planted potato in the UK, with three times more area than the next most popular fresh packing variety…
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New co-op farm to launch with purpose of providing 'good food for all forever'
A new co-operative farm is being developed in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, with the purpose of providing "good food for all forever". Proposed by…
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Lack of Brexit border controls 'risks disruption' to UK supply chains, mainly food
The lack of Brexit border controls is risking disruption of UK supply chains, according to a new report released by the British Retail Consortium…
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Farmers critical of 'inadequate' red meat import checks
Farmers' leaders in Northern Ireland have criticised what they see as inadequate checks on imports of red meat and called for inspections to be…
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Farmers call on Tesco for clear sourcing policy of British lamb
The farming industry has called on Tesco for a 'clear sourcing policy' for British lamb to build on its claim to be UK agriculture’s biggest…
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"Beefy visit" for Canadian importers: UK shows off high standards of meat production
A group of Canadian beef importers made a special visit to the UK this month to see first-hand the country’s high standards in meat production. The…
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