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Halal meat can't be labelled organic, EU's top court rules
Halal and kosher meat cannot be labelled 'organic' as the practices do not place high emphasis on the animals' welfare, the EU's top court has ruled…
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Researchers call for 'Sustainable Intensification' of British farms
A new study illustrating how British farms could produce more food while also supporting wildlife has been described as a “win-win” for farmers…
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Major beef processing company launches vegan burger
A beef processing company which works with 35,000 farmers has launched a vegan burger to appeal to 'meat reducers and non-meat eaters'. ABP Food…
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Over 450 jobs at risk as major meat plant faces closure
More than 450 jobs are at risk at one of the UK's largest meat processing companies which supplies retailer Marks and Spencer. Tulip Ltd, which has…
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Media obsession with 'Veganuary' doesn't hurt meat sales, figures show
Figures reveal no reduction in sales of meat and poultry in the 12 weeks up to 27 January 2019 despite a heavy media focus on Veganuary. There has…
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Red meat sector capitalises on shift of meat preference during Christmas
Beef is a step closer to taking the turkey’s crown as the king of Christmas – with sales rising 8.5 per cent on the previous year. According to the…
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'No deal' Brexit: Prepare for changes to imports and exports, farmers told
The government has urged farming businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit. New guidance has…
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Sainsbury's-Asda merger could reduce food quality, watchdog says
The potential merger between Sainsbury's and Asda could push up food prices and reduce quality, an investigation has found. Britain’s competition…
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Online retailer Boohoo makes u-turn on wool ban after criticism from farmers
Online fashion company BooHoo has performed a U-turn on its wool ban after coming under the fire from farmers and customers. BooHoo banned the sale…
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Top US meat lobbyist urges UK to align with US food standards
A senior US meat lobbyist has told the Trump administration that the UK must adopt US food producing standards if it wants to secure a trade deal…
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