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South Lincolnshire receives £16 million agri-tech investment
A Food Enterprise Zone in South Lincolnshire has received £16 million in agri-tech funding to tackle UK food security.
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DEFRA appoints new Secretary of State
Thérèse Coffey has been appointed as the UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Chicago-based company to tackle single-use plastic bottles
To help replace single-use plastic water bottles, Evergreen Climate Innovations has invested in hydration solution provider Kadeya.
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Big names collaborate to promote regenerative farming
Levy UK + Ireland has partnered with Quorn Professionals, RegenFarmCo, and Yorkshire Water to educate the food industry on regenerative farming practices.
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KETTLE Chip’s new packaging illustrates field to factory journey
UK crisp company KETTLE® has redesigned its packaging to illustrate key ingredients and depict the brand’s field to factory journey.
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Second case of avian influenza confirmed in Anglesey
In the UK, the second case this month of avian influenza has been confirmed in Anglesey by the Welsh Government.
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Big progress in sustainable rice cultivation
A Mars Food-supported project has shown that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies can be significantly reduced with the help of some nifty techniques.
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Phosphorous reduction trials reveal benefits for layer diets
ABN commercial trial finds novel nutritional strategy gives way to 11 percent reduction in phosphorus in hens laying eggs destined for food.
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UK crop yield resilience tested by climate change
“Climate change will push the boundaries of what can be achieved though crop management,” warn researchers, as wheat yields see poorest levels in decades.
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Are seafood ecolabels living up to expectations?
Research has revealed consumers have high expectations around eco label certifications, leaving the Marine Stewardship Council in hot water as On The Hook claims UK consumers aren’t impressed.
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Kraft Heinz releases 2022 ESG Report
‘Together at the Table’ is Kraft Heinz’s latest report that outlines its progress concerning diversity, Net Zero commitment and food security goals.
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Food leaders winning at sustainability
And the awards goes to…Here’s a breakdown of the winners at this year’s World Sustainability Congress.
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Environment Secretary commits to sustainable horticulture growth
The UK’s Environment Secretary, Ranil Jayawardena, says he is committed to boosting home grown fruit and vegetable production and driving high-tech horticulture growth. Here’s how he intends to do it…
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FareShare: An amazing organisation doing amazing work
Chris Elliott takes a moment to reflect on two of the key themes of the Food Safety Conference – food security and accessibility – and shines a light on the excellent work of FareShare in helping to create a fairer and less wasteful industry.
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The three pillars for the future of EU agriculture
Following the European Farmers Congress in October 2022, three pillars have been established to navigate the future of EU agriculture.
