Legal Brief
Farmergeddon!
With tractor strikes in the streets, does UK fresh produce matter to the UK Government? Mark Jones, food and drink lawyer and partner at law firm, Gordons LLP, explores.
Archives for April 3, 2024
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Septoria ‘perfect storm’ threatens crop yields
Cereal growers look set to face pressure from crop diseases caused by septoria this year due to the “perfect storm” of weather conditions.
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Walkers to cut virgin plastics use with new paper Snack A Jacks outer
Walkers has announced the launch of paper outer bags across multipacks of its Snack A Jacks brand, with the goal of cutting 65 tonnes of virgin plastic each year.
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Hilton Food Group posts growth in full year results
Meat processor Hilton Food Group has posted sales and profit growth for the year ended 31 December 2023 in its preliminary results, underpinned by the recovery of its seafood business and raw material costs driving up revenues.
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BENEO plant to get 'green makeover'
The installation of the heat pump at its site in Wijgmaal, Belgium this summer will enable energy to be recovered from waste water, dropping BENEO’s CO2 emissions significantly.
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BrewDog stout now ranked second in UK behind only Guinness
Black Heart, the stout manufactured by Scottish beer maker BrewDog, now ranks as the UK’s second most popular stout, according to Nielsen data.
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Adnams responds to speculation about potential sale
Southwold-based brewer Adnams has sought to clarify its position following rumours of its potential sale.