The UK’s free trade agreement threatens to be a one sided deal with little benefit for British producers that risks sacrificing food security and standards, warned members of the food and drink industry.
In an effort to tackle supply chain issues, the Government backtracked on its refusal to allow 'unskilled' labour into the UK and announced a temporary visa scheme for overseas HGV drivers, poultry workers and now pork butchers. The situation...
The shortage of qualified veterinarians in the UK continued to threaten exports to EU countries, with Wales hit the hardest by the shortfall, according to provider Eville & Jones.
The European Commission (EC) is offering to halve the amount of paperwork for goods exported from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) and slash food, plant and animal health customs checks by 80%.
China’s latest ban of British beef imports over a case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) could damage future trade with the country, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
UK seafood firms could avoid costly import tariffs thanks to the free trade agreement (FTA) between Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and the UK, according to a report, but the deal was largely 'an exercise in damage limitation'.
Nestlé has boosted its vegan offering with the launch of plant-based egg and shrimp, as its reveals its latest progress toward reducing sugar in its cereal products.
Cultured meat is attracting substantial financial, industry, and even celebrity, backing and media coverage, but can commercial production levels be achieved and how do insects compare as an alternative protein source?
The UK is a nation of pet owners. According to the latest statistics from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) 59% of UK households now have a pet.
Moy Park's annual results show a drop in sales, but a rise in operating profit, while Samworth Brothers' annual results indicate an £8m operating loss as food-to-go sales were hit in 2020.
