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Competitiveness ‘must be a priority’ post-Brexit, says Irish f&b association
The Director of Food Drink Ireland has said that significant state aid should be diverted into the food and drink sector to stabilise it against Brexit.
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U.S. pork producers lose more than $2 billion from China trade war
According to the American National Pork Producers Council, market disruption caused by export uncertainty comes at a time when U.S. pork is expanding production to record levels.
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Demand in China and India drives surge in tea production
Global tea consumption and production are projected to keep rising over the next decade, driven by robust demand in developing and emerging countries, according to a new report from the United Nations.
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More than 100 industry leaders sign Brexit food and farming manifesto
The manifesto calls on Government to protect frictionless trade, ensure a continuing supply of labour and create a science-based regulatory system.
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U.S. calls foul play on ‘discriminatory’ Canadian wine-trade rules
Rules in British Columbia that 'discriminate' between how foreign and local wines can be sold in grocery stores have earned the ire of the Trump Administration.
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EU considers shake-up of alcohol duty to benefit artisan producers
Proposed measures would restructure rules that are more than 25 years old.
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Breaking awhey? Report examines how dairy can respond to changing diet
The dairy-free trend may not be for everyone, but few can deny it's picking up steam. Will it hammer down the industry's profits or is it time for companies to capitalise on changing tastes?
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Far East holds export hopes for pork sector according to AHDB
The organisation said the Asia-Pacific region continues to offer opportunities for the UK pork sector – but industry must continue to work hard to ensure UK products are at the top of the list for importers.
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Less than a fifth of UK food producers saw improvement in first quarter
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published the results of the first of its new quarterly business confidence surveys, polling a range of food and drink manufacturers from across the UK.
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AHDB supports commons committee’s inquiry into marketing the British brand
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee last week launched an inquiry into the government's promotion and marketing of British food and drink.
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Bayer assessing legal options after EU court upholds neonicotinoid restrictions
Whilst the restrictions on neonicotinoids were upheld, the court sided with a separate complaint against fipronil measures, saying the European Commission had not conducted an adequate impact assessment.
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Competition and Markets Authority starts ASDA-Sainsbury’s merger inquiry
Suppliers concerned by what the upcoming merger might mean for their business will have an opportunity to have their opinions heard by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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2 Sisters Food Group appoints former head of Müller as CEO
The UK's biggest chicken supplier has appointed a new head more than two months after its former CEO announced he was leaving.
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FoodDrinkEurope head joins China trade delegation
The trade body representing the European food industry is joining a mission to China as Western nations race to schmooze the country's growing market.
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UK committee asks for opinions on promoting British food worldwide
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into promoting and marketing British food and drink.
