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US tariffs on EU imports could impact spirits market
The World Trade Organization has approved US levies worth $7.5 billion on EU imports.
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Would the food market benefit from a delayed Brexit?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants Brexit to go ahead at the end of October ‘no matter what,’ but industry insiders say a winter exit for the food market is not ideal.
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FAO Director-General calls for “urgent change to transform food system”
FAO Director-General, Qu Dongyu, discussed the future of food systems development, and areas of focus, at the High-Level Side Event, "Countdown to 2030: Transforming our Food Systems to Achieve the SDGs."
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US and Japan agree initial trade deal with focus on agriculture
The US and Japan have agreed an initial trade deal that will reduce or remove tariffs on traded food products.
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Coffee industry threatened by climate change
Coffee farmers need support from industry and government as climate change puts the future of coffee at risk, says Olam Coffee CEO.
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Dairy and cattle industries predicted to collapse
A report indicates that animal-alternative products will drive downfall of the dairy and cattle industry in the next decade.
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Tonnes of pork to be auctioned from China’s reserves
China is set is auction off some of its pork reserves as swine fever continues to have a damaging impact on the country's pork industry.
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How ethical is the hazelnut industry in Turkey?
With the majority of the world's hazelnuts being produced in Turkey, an investigation has questioned how ethical the industry is and how major players in the country such as Ferrero, can ensure fair working conditions.
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AAK acquires major foothold in speciality lecithin
AAK hopes acquisition of Soya International will give it an advantage in speciality lecithin sector.
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Concerns over turmeric supply after flooding in India
Extreme weather in India and issues with adulteration are causing concern over the supply of turmeric.
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Post-Brexit US-UK food safety negotiations in question
As Brexit draws closer, UK food safety Statutory Instruments (SIs) could leave US-UK food safety negotiations unsettled.
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World food prices in decline
Global food prices dipped last month, but cereal production prospects set to increase, report reveals.
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Global agenda issued to halve food loss and waste by 2030
The WRI proposes a global action agenda to successfully meet the United Nations’ call to halve food loss and waste by 2030.
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BRC rejects Gove’s claims of no fresh food shortages come no-deal Brexit
Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has said that there will be “no shortages of fresh food” in the result of a no-deal Brexit.
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European butter prices vulnerable, but anticipated to rise
European butter prices are predicted to increase by the end of 2019, but the extent of this is dependent on the weather conditions and political uncertainty.
