Diversity in the Trade and Agriculture Commission
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
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Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
The FDA has launched a series of search and clarification resource tools designed to make processes easier for the dairy and seafood sectors.
Ahead of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to address obesity in the UK, charities and researchers have called for the childhood obesity prevention plan to include all recommendations set out in an evidence-based package - including advertising restrictions.
BMPA has stated that the Government's decision not to apply for BSE Negligible Risk Status will see the British meat industry lose out on millions.
The English, Scottish and Welsh branches of the National Farmers Union (NFU) are all represented, as well as the Ulster Farmers Union, the Farmers’ Union of Wales, the British Retail Council, UK Hospitality and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
The British Government has stated that it remains confident that the Agriculture Bill will reach Royal Assent in time to begin the transition towards a new, fairer agricultural system in England as planned in 2021.
Speaking to the Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum seminar: Developing a new National Food Strategy for England, Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, called for closer cross-sector collaboration.
The Fisheries Bill is designed to protect UK fish stocks and secure a sustainable food source for the future.
This advertorial from Merck explores how the removal of contaminants from water is of paramount importance for the preparation of culture media.
The Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has published a report calling on the Government to "end years of inaction" and ensure that a healthy, sustainable diet is truly accessible for everyone.
While most of Scotland’s food industry remains legitimate, Food Standards Scotland has noted that there are a small minority of individuals ‘willing to cut corners and take advantage of the pandemic’.
Figures from the Food Standard Agency's Annual Report and Accounts include foodborne illness estimations, hygiene compliance rates, public attitudes and more....
Unite the Union says working conditions within the meat sector have contributed to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but according to the BMPA, these claims are misleading and, in some cases, false.
The report offers a list of recommendations for Government to consider for the short-, medium- and long-term to help alleviate labour shortages and workforce challenges in the British meat sector.
USDA has announced that America's farmers are to benefit from major innovations from scientists and researchers as well as from the recently announced United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.