Agriculture
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Trust in the British food industry is at an all-time high – here’s why
16 February 2021 CoronavirusIGD’s latest shopper confidence index revealed that trust in the food and drink sector is rocketing, and confidence levels have reached their highest since before the UK entered its first coronavirus lockdown -
Consumers show appetite for stronger food standards
10 February 2021 BrexitA public survey by the Soil Association found that a majority of Brits are concerned that US-style industrial farming practices are increasing in the UK -
Minette Batters, NFU: “It isn’t as simple as plant-based good/animal-based bad”
08 February 2021 Meat & FishWriting exclusively for Speciality Food, Minette Batters, NFU president, explains the role British farmers are playing in supporting animal welfare and minimising climate impact -
6 things the food sector needs to know about Brexit
03 February 2021 BrexitBrexit is done and dusted, but for many businesses in the food sector, the implications of Britain’s exit from the EU are only just beginning to be felt -
Rapid testing arrives for the food industry
01 February 2021 CoronavirusDespite progress being made in mass testing availability for the food and drink sector, small businesses have been left out of the plans -
“Hidden heroes of the pandemic”: tribute paid to food and drink workers
19 January 2021 CoronavirusEnvironment secretary George Eustice has penned an open letter to the food and drink industry praising the sector’s work throughout the coronavirus crisis -
Welsh dairy co-op targets expansion with £14.4m investment
14 January 2021 Cheese & DairySouth Caernarfon Creameries is aiming to ramp up production, create new jobs and boost sales over the next three years -
Regenuary: what is it, and how can indies get involved?
11 January 2021 IndustryA new movement is making waves in the food and drink industry. We look into the trend and what it means for speciality retailers -
Minette Batters, NFU: “British farmers are ready to play their part”
08 January 2021 IndustryIn an exclusive column for Speciality Food, NFU president Minette Batters writes that Britain's farmers and growers are prepared to tackle the challenges that lie ahead – and make the most of new opportunities. By backing British farming, she writes, we can all be part of… -
Why food retailers and farmers are winning public trust
17 December 2020 CoronavirusNew research shows that consumers have become more trusting of the food industry since the pandemic hit -
UK organic exports get the green light
07 December 2020 BrexitThe European Union's decision to recognise Britain's organic products comes as a “huge relief” to the sector – but over the long term, questions still remain -
Questions remain over sustainable farming roadmap
01 December 2020 BrexitFarming and environment groups urge the government to provide clarity on details of its path to sustainable farming
