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DEFRA appoints new Secretary of State
Thérèse Coffey has been appointed as the UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Big names collaborate to promote regenerative farming
Levy UK + Ireland has partnered with Quorn Professionals, RegenFarmCo, and Yorkshire Water to educate the food industry on regenerative farming practices.
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Big progress in sustainable rice cultivation
A Mars Food-supported project has shown that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies can be significantly reduced with the help of some nifty techniques.
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Are seafood ecolabels living up to expectations?
Research has revealed consumers have high expectations around eco label certifications, leaving the Marine Stewardship Council in hot water as On The Hook claims UK consumers aren’t impressed.
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Are restaurants taking allergies seriously?
In an engaging panel held at Twickenham Stadium as part of New Food’s Food Safety Conference 2022, experts came together to debate whether food allergy regulations in restaurants are sufficient. Here’s the highlights.
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Kraft Heinz releases 2022 ESG Report
‘Together at the Table’ is Kraft Heinz’s latest report that outlines its progress concerning diversity, Net Zero commitment and food security goals.
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Food leaders winning at sustainability
And the awards goes to…Here’s a breakdown of the winners at this year’s World Sustainability Congress.
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FSA seeks industry views on Food Law Code of Practice
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) launches consultation to garner food industry feedback around proposed changes to the Food Law Code of Practice.
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Mars appoints new Chief Science Officer
Dr Abigail Stevenson has been appointed Mars Incorporated’s new Chief Science Officer.
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Arla introduces new Sustainability Incentive model
Arla has earmarked up to three eurocent per kilo of milk for farmer’s sustainability activities to reach the 2030 emission reduction target on farms.
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Wales proposes new Agriculture Bill
The first ever Welsh Agriculture Bill has been laid out before Senedd, setting out legislation that will support farmers and sustainable food production.
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New Global Chief Sustainability Officer appointed for JBS
JBS has appointed Jason Weller to its executive team leadership in a newly created role to drive sustainability.
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Pilgrim’s UK considers closing two factories, putting over 600 jobs at risk
The UK pork provider is considering closing its Bury St Edmunds and Coalville sites following an operating loss of £16 million in 2021.
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Meat industry devastated by electricity bills
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has published a report illustrating the scale of electricity price hikes and their effects on its members, and lays out four key recommendations for the new UK Prime Minister.
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Landmark fast food bill passes through Californian legislature
The revolutionary Assembly Bill 257 would mean a Fast Food Council being created with the ability to set minimum wage standards and maximum working hours.
