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Supermarkets suspend Cranswick pig farm supplies amid animal cruelty investigation
Undercover footage shows workers at Cranswick-owned farm killing piglets using banned ‘blunt force trauma’, sparking supermarket suspensions.
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Tesco improves chicken welfare with £50m farming boost
Tesco increases space for its chickens by 20 percent, pledging £50m annually to support British farmers and improve animal welfare standards.
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Tesco launches new Finest Wagyu steak range amid rising demand for British Wagyu
Tesco has launched a new range of Finest Wagyu steaks in over 100 stores, responding to the growing demand for premium British Wagyu beef. With four expertly selected cuts, Tesco is making high-quality Wagyu more accessible to UK shoppers.
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Recall Roundup: Frito-Lay, Coca Cola and undeclared sulphur dioxide
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup (21-27 March 2025), New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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UK’s “fastest growing beer trend since craft” sees 250 percent surge
Fruit-led brews are taking over the UK beer market, with Tesco reporting a 250 percent sales increase as demand for lighter, refreshing styles soars.
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Feeding the future: why UK food companies are betting on apprenticeships
As National Apprenticeship Week comes to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell speaks to leading voices across the food industry to uncover how apprenticeships are not only transforming individual careers but also tackling critical skills shortages and future-proofing the sector.
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Tesco calls on government for clear net zero agriculture strategy as it launches low carbon farms
The supermarket chain has urged the government to provide support to help UK farmers transition to sustainable, net zero agriculture.
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Tesco brings 25 percent bigger sprouts to UK Christmas tables
Supermarket giant Tesco has worked closely with key suppliers to bring improved sprout varieties to British tables this Christmas.
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Tesco expands rail network to enhance sustainability and reduce emissions
Tesco has announced the launch of its tenth rail service, which will transport an additional 31 million cases of goods annually across the UK. This initiative marks a significant shift towards rail logistics, reducing the reliance on lorry transportation.
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Recall Roundup: Safety concerns and undeclared allergens
In the latest instalment of Recall Roundup, New Food highlights recent food and beverage recalls in the UK and US.
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Tesco commits to ensuring decapod crustacean welfare
Tesco has made a public commitment to ensuring high welfare throughout the entire lifecycle of farmed decapod crustaceans in their supply chain, from farming to slaughter.
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Tesco shares plans to improve chicken welfare standards
Supermarket giant Tesco has revealed plans to allow all of its fresh chicken to be grown with 20 percent more space than the industry standard by the first half of 2025.
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Tesco launches laser-etched avocados
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced that it will be trialling bold laser etching on its extra large avocados in a bid to cut down on plastic.
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Tesco donates 10p of each Free From sale in Allergy Awareness Week
During Allergy Awareness Week, supermarket giant Tesco has confirmed that it will donate 10p from every own brand Free From product to The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
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Supermarket deals generate £1.3 billion in savings for shoppers
Grocery price inflation has dropped to 3.2 percent and, with the help of supermarket promotions, UK households have saved £1.3 billion according to latest data from Kantar.
