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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High seas fisheries play limited role in feeding the world
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
"Only a handful of countries are fishing in the high seas and the fish they catch are not feeding those most in need."
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.
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.
European salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers hits UK hardest
27 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Authorities say there will likely be a resurgence of cases in early 2019.
£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.
Dairy industry faces ‘impossible choices’ post-Brexit, says Arla
20 July 2018 | By New Food
Arla says Brexit could lead to far more friction importing dairy, in turn meaning a shortage in staple products.
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.
American consumers call for clear labelling on cultured meat
17 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The most popular option for the labelling of cultured meat was lab-grown meat (35 per cent), followed by artificial or synthetic meat (34 per cent).
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.
European Parliament draws battle lines against dual quality food
13 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Tests in some EU countries found same-brand fish fingers with less fish, sliced bread with less whole wheat flour, and orange drinks with no orange content.
British Retail Consortium warns of food supply crisis in cliff-edge Brexit
12 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The BRC's caution went out not just to the UK Government, but the EU's negotiating team, saying EU-27 businesses face losing £21 billion of agri-food exports to Britain.
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