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Country of origin of foods study published
The Food Standards Agency is today publishing the results of a study to look at the origin of foods claiming to be from the UK and Ireland. The study…
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Campaigners accuse Cameron of hypocrisy on 'Buy British food'
Campaigners claimed today that David Cameron was trying to ‘face two ways at once’ with his promise that the government would buy more British food…
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Angus event helps growers tackle PCN 'creep'
Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) was the topic of the afternoon at this new technical event held this July at the family farm of John Reid at Newmill of…
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Cameron announces £400m food procurement plans
From 2017, central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced, seasonal food, through a new, simplified food and drink buying standard…
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Significant differences between organic and non-organic food, study shows
Organic crops and crop-based foods are up to 69% higher in a number of key antioxidants than conventionally-grown crops, according to a team of…
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NFU urged to encourage farmers to work with restaurants
Angelus Restaurant and Bar’s owner Thierry Tomasin is urging for more momentum from the NFU in the driving of local farmers to work more closely with…
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Eating organic food doesn't lower risk of cancer
Women who always or mostly eat organic foods have the same likelihood of developing cancer as women who eat conventionally produced foods, according…
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New network aims to revolutionise local food production
The UK community supported agriculture (CSA) movement has launched a crowd funding campaign to raise £19,140 to support its work encouraging farmers…
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Organic sales see growth for first time in four years
The Soil Association’s annual Organic Market Report today reveals that the organic sector has seen growth of 2.8% in 2013: the first time the organic…
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Farming industry sets out low-carbon food agenda
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the future should go hand in hand with producing food for a growing population and delivering for the…
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