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The ageing farmer time bomb and how we can turn it around
In the latest edition of Talking Crop, Gideon Ashworth examines the concerning problem of an increasingly ageing farmer population, and asks what can be done to turn the tide.
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US Seafood industry needs federal help to bounce back
As the US sees a steep decline in seafood sales following restaurant closures, the rise in takeaway sales provides some comfort for an industry in need of federal help.
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FDF Cymru send Brexit wish-list to PM
Financial backing, priority at the ports and a transition period for manufacturers are just some of the things the Food and Drink Federation in Wales wants done to protect businesses once the withdrawal period ends.
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Nestlé buys majority stake in recipe box company Mindful Chef
The full terms of the deal have not been laid out, but Nestlé has confirmed that the three founders of Mindful Chef will continue to run the business, albeit under the leadership of Nestlé.
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COVID-19 could be an ingredient for change for food processing industry
The impact of COVID-19 is shining a spotlight on the health and safety of employees in the food industry. According to Anna Overton from S&P Global Ratings, as stakeholders place increasing importance on such social factors, this could induce lasting change to how companies in the sector approach their workers’…
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Papaya mealybug could spread worldwide new research warns
The pest is expected to spread to parts of the US as well as major areas of Asia and Central America, according to the report written by scientists at the CABI.
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Spirits trade suffering in escalating transatlantic tariff war
A back and forth battle of tariffs has seen exports of spirits and wine plummet on both sides of the Atlantic, while coalition demands a rethink.
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Food loss and waste is more than a consumer issue, it’s an industry problem
David Nickell looks at the issues of food loss and waste and how - as an industry - we can help address what appears to be an impossible challenge.
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As the clock ticks past the 11th hour, how secure is the UK food supply?
With Brexit on the horizon, Professor Chris Elliott questions the resilience of the UK’s food supply.
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European honey producers feel the sting after worst harvest in decades
One of the world's largest farming interest groups calls for action from European Commission as EU honey harvests fall by up to 80 percent.
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Opening doors
Guillaume Chesneau, Managing Director of Nespresso UK & ROI, explains how technology can unlock transparency in the coffee supply chain.
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Something’s brewing
Work during Covid-19 had been an intense and unpredictable period for the brewing industry. Here, Mecca Ibrahim speaks to several brewers about their experiences – good and bad.
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Highest ever attendance at Regional Conference for Europe
This year’s Regional Conference for Europe, hosted by Uzbekistan, received its highest ever attendance when it gathered to discuss new and persisting challenges.
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Perishable food must be prioritised at ports, says BMPA
The £8.7 billion trade in meat, the bulk of which currently flows seamlessly to and from the EU and keeps the just-in-time food supply chain moving, is about to run into a huge brick wall.
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Copa-Cogeca praises fruit and veg sector for handling first wave, but Brits still worried
Copa-Cogeca has commended the fruit and vegetable sector for its efforts during the first wave of COVID-19, but a survey has highlighted that the British public aren't convinced the UK food sector can handle a second wave.
