Agriculture
Rural news, views and insights
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What does the future of seasonal eating look like?
10 May 2022 SustainableWith growing climate disruption causing early harvests and milder winters, seasonal eating may look very different in the near future – but is seasonality really over? -
How indies can break down the barrier to sustainability for consumers
26 April 2022 AmbientNew research finds price is the biggest barrier to sustainability for consumers, so how can fine food retail combat this? -
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
11 April 2022 SustainableThe EIT’s latest Trust Report showed that consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most within the food sector -
What do the sunflower oil shortages mean for independent retailers?
07 April 2022 NewsThe UK is rapidly running out of sunflower oil supplies as a result of the war in Ukraine, leading to higher demand on premium oils and heavy price increases -
Farming industry calls for greater advocacy of organic
29 March 2022 SustainableIndustry bodies are pushing for the UK government to champion organic as the future of farming -
Borough Market Diaries: The Truth About Raw Milk
16 March 2022 Cheese & DairySteve Hook, owner of Borough Market’s Hook and Son stall, explains why raw milk it can be safe, nutritious and utterly delicious -
Industry urges government to realise the potential of British farming
04 March 2022 NewsMinette Batters, president of the National Farmers Union, is calling on the British government to realise the potential of the farming industry in order to prevent ‘sleepwalking’ into more crises. -
Is this the end of the cheap food era?
08 February 2022 SustainableWe speak to Patrick Holden of the Sustainable Food Trust, about the future of environmentally friendly food in the UK -
The future of Scottish food and drink
28 January 2022 AgricultureDiscover what four Scottish food business leaders predict is in store for the industry this year and beyond -
Why Scotland is the land of plenty for indie retailers
25 January 2022 Meat & FishThe country’s breath-taking scenery is home to some of the world’s most renowned and inventive produce, ideal for discerning independents -
3 food trends to explore in January
07 January 2022 DrinksDiscover the biggest buzzwords this month, and how your shop can cash in -
Why the mushroom trend is showing no sign of stopping
19 October 2021 AgricultureVersatile, flavour- and texture-packed mushrooms can boost immunity, replace meat and even eat up plastic, reports Sally-Jayne Wright
