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Major UK food producer hit by COVID-19
A chicken factory in North Wales has had to temporarily close following several workers testing positive for COVID-19.
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BMPA urges government to address shortage of skilled butchers
In order to fix the skills shortage of butchers in the UK, the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) is collating evidence to prompt the British government to add 'Butchers’ to the Shortage Occupation List.
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BMPA lays out Brexit concerns that could “seriously disrupt trade”
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has urged for the UK government to take immediate action to avoid future trade complications.
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Valuable lessons to take away from COVID-19
New Food's Editor, Bethan Grylls, outlines some of the issues Covid-19 has highlighted in the global food and beverage supply chain and urges industry to take note.
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How has COVID-19 impacted the UK brewing and distilling industries?
Murdoch MacLennan, Partner & Head of Brewing & Distilling at Campbell Dallas, tells New Food how the novel coronavirus has impacted UK brewing supply and demand.
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Will women in seafood catch on?
Mecca Ibrahim, co-founder of Women In The Food Industry and member of the New Food advisory board, interviews six established women in the seafood industry, to hear their stories and learn how we can encourage more women to follow suit.
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Will US trade deal jeopardise UK health?
The British government has promised to combat obesity, but how can they do this if they refuse to protect farmers and UK food imports? Read Chris Elliott’s latest column…
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Major food brands join project to deliver resources to frontline workers
Major food and beverage brands such as Unilever, Mars Incorporated, Nestlé and Keurig Dr Pepper have joined the Frontline Impact Project, an initiative designed to deliver vital resources to healthcare workers and first responders.
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FSA publishes food industry guidance about safe operation during COVID-19
The guidance has set out safety advice and legal regulations for food manufacturers and agricultural businesses that are operating during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.
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How is the European Commission supporting the agricultural and food sectors?
The Commission has published a set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) designed to provide further detail about the measures it has introduced to support the agricultural and food sectors throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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How is COVID-19 impacting the agri-food industry?
Welcome to the first edition of Gideon Ashworth's 'Talking Crop', a monthly column which will explore a range of topics relating to the agri-food world.
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Defra funding scheme launched to support dairy farmers
The new funding aims to support UK dairy farmers who have seen decreased demand for their products since bars, restaurants and cafes closed as part of lockdown measures.
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UK dairy industry and government unite to launch consumer campaign
The £1 million promotional campaign taps into the need for personal moments during lockdown – designed to highlight the role fresh milk and dairy plays in these challenging times.
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Food organisations file legal action to protect US meat workforce
Center for Food Safety and Food Chain Workers Alliance have claimed that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a duty to issue a standard to protect workers in meatpacking facilities amid COVID-19.
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Three huge problems with the Western world’s food system
Professor Chris Elliott points out the herd of elephants in the room that have appeared since the coronavirus pandemic.
