Oil palm plantations: a threat to the environment?
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
As demand continues to increase, many predict expansion will occur in Africa, where habitats of many species, such as primates, are at risk.
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Global sales of UK food and drink reach record high
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
With businesses selling their products to over 200 global markets, UK food and drink has shown a clear global desire for British taste, along with the high quality and standards met in the UK.
US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
10 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
NFU warns Britain could run out of food after a hard Brexit
9 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The report suggests that, should the nation be fed solely on British food from the beginning of the year, supplies would run bare by the 7th August.
£50m boost for British pork as export market opens in Taiwan
8 August 2018 | By New Food
A new agreement that will see British farmers and food producers export pork to Taiwan for the first time is expected to be worth in excess of £50 million over the next five years.
European Commission offers support to European farmers facing drought
3 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The two measures described are part of the plan to aid farmers in feeding and taking care of their livestock, and with the production of crops.
US–Japan trade deal is crucial for US beef industry, says UTIA
1 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Japan is the leading market for US beef, and in 2017 US beef exports to Japan equalled 25 per cent of the total $7.3 billion exports.
£9.2 million to help Welsh red meat industry cope with Brexit
25 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The programme will focus on three specific areas: animal health, genetics and meat quality.
USDA to give $12 billion to farmers affected by ‘unfair retaliation tariffs’
25 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The Trump Administration's multi-billion buffer was announced just hours before European Commission President Jean-Claude Junker touched down in Washington to address increasingly hostile trading relations between the bloc and the USA.
Trade bodies call for ‘critical’ Welsh red meat industry to be recognised
24 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Two trade bodies have urged the Welsh Government to ensure the importance of red meat production in Wales is recognised in future agricultural policy.
EU urged to take action on American ‘protectionist’ olive policy
20 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The call comes as tensions between the USA and its trading partners are on the rise.
U-turn alcohol duty freeze boosts Treasury’s coffers by £86 million
19 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Of the Treasury's windfall, £67 million came from wine and spirit sales alone, meaning that the wine and spirit industry accounted for 78 per cent of the increase.
British grocers reduce SKU counts in bid to compete with discounters
18 July 2018 | By Anna Lambert (New Food)
The UK’s biggest grocery retailers are significantly reducing their product ranges to compete with discounter challengers, according to new research.
Beast from the East and blistering summer cause carrot stocks to plummet
16 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Experts have suggested the situation may not improve for nearly a year.
PM’s Brexit plans ‘will kill off’ US trade deal: President Trump
13 July 2018 | By Mike Stones (New Food)
Food industry figures in the UK had praised the Government's whitepaper for prioritising friction-free trade before President Trump's interview in The Sun.
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