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Defra food labelling plans risk misleading shoppers, NFU warns
Government plans to expand animal welfare labelling risk misleading shoppers and adding costs for farmers, the NFU has warned. Defra has said it will…
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Late payments and pricing rows rise as supplier issues persist
Suppliers are facing a rise in late payments and pricing disputes despite overall improvements in how supermarkets comply with industry rules, new…
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Aldi commits £1.1bn to British egg farmers in major supply push
Aldi has pledged a £1.1bn investment in British egg production, offering a major boost to UK poultry farmers at a time of mounting pressure on the…
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Co-op first to go 100% British as strawberry season starts early
Co-op has once again moved ahead of rivals by switching to 100% British strawberries, bringing homegrown fruit onto shelves earlier than the…
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Tesco turns surplus food into livestock feed in UK first
Tesco has begun turning surplus food into animal feed at a new UK facility, in a move aimed at cutting waste and strengthening links with farmers…
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UK food supply at risk as Iran conflict threatens CO2 supplies
Supermarket shortages could hit the UK by summer if disruption from the Iran conflict continues, with ministers quietly preparing for a worst-case…
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M&S unveils £2.1bn deal as supermarkets race to back British farmers
Marks & Spencer has committed £2.1 billion to British livestock farming, locking in decade-long supply deals to give producers greater security at a…
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Ministers shift grocery regulator to Defra to strengthen farmer protections
A major shake-up of grocery regulation will bring the UK’s watchdog closer to the farm gate this summer, as ministers seek to tighten oversight of…
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Sainsbury's commits £5bn to farming in push for long-term supply stability
Sainsbury’s is pouring £5 billion into British and Irish farming, expanding long-term contracts in a bid to stabilise a sector under growing strain…
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Scottish food supplier collapse hits farmers as 71 jobs lost
A key route to market for Scottish farmers has collapsed after a food supplier went into liquidation, leaving 71 workers redundant after 35 years in…
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