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Tesco urges national farm data framework to safeguard UK food security
Tesco is expanding its environmental baselining programme and urging government action to standardise farm data crucial to long-term food security.
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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Summerdown – how the ‘peppermint people’ are farming for the future
From mustard to peppermint via holistic sustainability; Ruth Davison reveals the hidden depths of one company’s ambition to facilitate positive change – not just for the planet, but for how we live.
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Diageo invests £5m in Scotland peatland restoration project
Diageo pledges up to £5 million to restore degraded peatlands across Scotland, safeguarding whisky production, biodiversity and water resources.
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UK trade attachés unlock £100m export boost for British food and drink producers
British food and drink producers secure nearly £100 million in new export opportunities as trade barriers fall across key global markets.
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Parliamentary group report warns UK food production could fall by a third by 2050
A cross-party report warns UK food production and food security are at risk unless urgent reforms protect farmland and boost productivity.
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Denmark shows the way: why the UK’s food strategy must prioritise plants
Reflecting on the UK’s opportunity to reinvigorate the health of its food industry, Jenny Canham shares the inspirational progress that Denmark has made in switching its focus to plant-based.
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Danone launches Milk Academy to strengthen global dairy supply chain
Danone has launched its Milk Academy, providing dairy farmers worldwide with tools, training and expertise to strengthen resilience and sustainability.
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Britain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test
The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security.
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McDonald’s and Arla strengthen dairy partnership with nature-led sustainability drive
McDonald’s joins Arla’s FarmAhead partnership to drive sustainability, boost biodiversity and strengthen soil health across 60 UK dairy farms.
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Guide to testing: precision, protection and progress in food manufacturing
Across the global food sector, testing has evolved from a procedural requirement to a cornerstone of trust. The Guide to testing shows how experts are tackling digital threats, ensuring product safety, and building resilient systems that protect consumers while accelerating novel food approvals.
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dsm-firmenich and Bayer partner to advance sustainability in animal protein footprinting
Bayer and dsm-firmenich have announced a partnership to improve sustainability in animal agriculture, combining Sustell™ footprinting technology with crop-level carbon data to reduce the environmental impact of animal protein production.
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The Government’s upcoming animal welfare strategy must confront the hidden cruelty in the UK egg industry
Public Affairs Lead at the Vegetarian Society and fervent animal advocate Jenny Canham shares some home truths about the UK’s egg production industry and the simple steps that companies can take to raise animal welfare standards.
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Lidl pledges £30 billion investment in British food and farming by 2030
Lidl has announced a £30 billion investment into British food and farming, doubling its commitment to long-term supplier partnerships.
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Silent Enemies: Part 3 – No Easy Way Out
Responsibility is rarely convenient, whether underwater or in food safety. In Part 3 of Silent Enemies, Dr Darin Detwiler explores the cost of compromise and confronting hard choices.
