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Work starts on new meat processing facility
Work has started on a new 8,000 square metre abattoir and meat processing facility in Hortonwood, Telford, which should be operational by July 2013…
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Tesco makes pledge as Kendall calls for major shift in supply chains
Shorter supply chains and British sourced beef is needed as the horse meat scandal shows failings in the current system according to NFU President…
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Produce World stops company name categories
Fresh vegetable grower and supplier Produce World has announced that it has stopped using individual company names for the various product categories…
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Shoppers want more British food, research says
Customers want to see more British food on supermarket shelves in wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to research. More than 82% of shoppers are…
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Cheap food culture has 'become outdated' says beef association
The cheap food culture that has dominated the UK over the past 30 years has become outdated, said the National Beef Association who predicted farmers…
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Celebrity chefs call for higher hospital food standards
Broadcaster Loyd Grossman and several celebrity chefs are calling for the introduction of legally binding hospital food standards by endorsing a…
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Kendall in second term as EU food chairman
NFU President Peter Kendall has been endorsed for a further two year term as chairman of the Copa-Cogeca Food Chain Working Party that represents EU…
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Frozen food firms continue buy-and-build strategy
The mature European frozen foods market is characterised by modest growth and challenged by growing consumer preference for fresh products. Still…
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Supermarket adjudicator granted powers to fine retailers
Powers to fine retailers who unfairly treat their suppliers will be given to the new supermarket adjudicator, the government announced today. The…
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Supplier and retailer relationship questioned as food prices rise
Price volatility for food and drink raw materials mean supermarkets and their suppliers 'must work closer together' according to professional…
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