All Mark Spencer articles
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NewsUK Government pledges to boost innovation in farming
At the Farm to Fork Summit, a new support package to support farmers has been unveiled by the UK Government.
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NewsFSA Chair writes to DEFRA Minister supporting Owen’s Law
Professor Susan Jebb has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries at DEFRA urging Government to set an “expectation that food businesses provide allergen information in writing”.
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NewsEgg rules change in response to bird flu outbreaks
Eggs will no longer need to be labelled as barn eggs during mandatory housing measures in plans announced by Defra.
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NewsExperts flag concerns about Government’s food policy plan reversal
Academics from numerous universities have expressed concern about the Government’s “U-turns” regarding food policy in the UK.
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NewsUK Government to “boost” support for British farmers
The UK Government has committed to providing a “package of measures” to encourage people to “buy British” produce when shopping online.
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NewsFifth of households struggle with healthy food costs, MPs warn
A fifth of UK households are “struggling to get access to good quality food at reasonable prices”, meaning they opt for unhealthy alternatives, according to MPs.
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NewsInquiry questions Government plans for supporting food industry
Food Minister Mark Spencer will be meeting with MPs to discuss Government plans to support the food and drink sector.