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Extreme weather threatens UK food security
The price of bread, beer and biscuits are at risk of rising after a ‘washout winter’ ravaged key crops in the UK, according to the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU).
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Getir and Gorillas to exit UK putting 1,500 jobs at risk
Grocery delivery app Getir has announced its exit from the UK, as well as Germany, the Netherlands and the US.
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Ginsters appoints new managing director
Pasty manufacturer Ginsters has announced the appointment of Langmead Herbs CEO Stephanie Hildon as its new managing director.
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Origin labelling inconsistent and confusing: Which? investigation
Consumers struggle to get clear answers about the origin of the food they eat due to misleading, inconsistent and meaningless origin labels, according to Which?, the consumer rights pressure group.
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JBS reinstates Batista brothers to board
Wesley and Joesley Batista have been reinstated to the JBS board of directors following a vote at the group’s shareholder meeting.
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Every CMBC beer brewed uses 22% less carbon than 2015
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has published its 2023 ESG report, the firm’s annual update on its progress made against sustainability targets.
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Soy trader loop hole may see deforestation seeping through cracks
Soy traders lag behind new legislation that aims to eliminate deforestation, but a sneaky loophole may see them still able to comply regardless, a report from the Soy Transparency Coalition has revealed.
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Lidl invests £500m in British pork
Discount retailer Lidl is to invest £500m in British pork in a bid to address sector-wide challenges and improve margins for farmers.
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Regenerative grazing for carbon sequestration
Baseline measurements of soil sequestered carbon are enabling one commercial research farm to quantify the impact of its transition to a regenerative grazing system.
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Drinks firm fined £14k after worker loses finger in bottling machinery
A drinks company near Leicester has been fined £14,000 after an employee had to have his finger amputated following an incident involving a bottling machine.
Innovating amidst the challenges: harnessing data and digital tools for NPD
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