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Help is at hand for English farmers in the fight against bovine tuberculosis
Defra has announced it is funding an advisory scheme aimed at helping farmers avoid bovine tuberculosis in the most challenged regions of the country.
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British biscuit giants could soon become one in £400 million merger
Sky News has reported 2 Sisters Food Group-owned Burton's and Fox's are in merger talks which, if successful, could munch 20 per cent of the market.
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More countries must join the fight against illegal fishing, says FAO chief
The head of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) called for unity on illegal fishing which threatens marine ecosystems, food security and regional stability, and has led to estimated global losses of $23.5 billion annually.
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Millions dished out to boost sustainability and resilience in the British food system
Five projects have been awarded funding totalling £4.9 million to ensure greater resilience of the UK’s food supply from global shocks, environmental and demographic changes, and threats posed by pests and diseases.
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Food prices climb as rising oil and dairy prices offset falling grains
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) of the United Nations has released its figures for September's world food prices today.
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Michael Gove uses Tory Party conference to extol virtues of Brexit
Second last of the Tory Party's first-day speakers, the Secretary of State outlined how he believed the EU's common policies had failed farmers and fishermen.
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British Food and Drink federation ‘heartened’ by Labour party priorities
Labour's annual party conference certainly garnered a lot of media and public interest last week. One of those listening closely was the head of Britain's Food and Drink Federation.
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Robocrop: Trial gives glimpse into the future of hands-free farming
A project has successfully paired autonomous vehicles with drones to produce the first hands-free crop yield.
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Smart packaging trend provokes speculation of growth in sachet market
A taste for greener, smarter and less wasteful packaging is spurring the sachet market - especially in the Asia Pacific region.
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Theresa May’s Florence speech: what does it mean for the food industry?
Speaking in Italy, Theresa May's speech has been billed as a defining moment in the Brexit process. But what could it mean for us?
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Climbing cost of everyday food could mean Brexit hits low earners hardest
New analysis has sounded ominous warnings about how leaving the EU will affect the average Brit's pocket.
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‘Every $1 invested in food waste policies brings $14 in return’ – FAO Director General
A call to fight food loss and waste was on the agenda at a high-profile UN meeting.
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Saudi food sector growing by 5.9% annually
The food industry in Saudi Arabia, the largest economy in the Arab world, is expected to grow by 5.9 per cent annually from 2016 to 2020, according to consultants Frost & Sullivan.
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Trust in decline as high-profile fraud cases mar industry image
NFU Mutual surveyed more than 2,000 consumers and found food confidence was waning - and producers were top on the list of suspects.
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Firms feeling positive about growth as they strive to reach international customers
In spite of market wobbles, food and drink firms are looking beyond Britain's borders and predicting growth in the process, a new report reveals.
