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News from around the producer sphere
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Statistics show need for focus on homegrown food production, says NFU president
07 August 2018 BrexitNFU president Minette Batters has urged the government to put the nation’s food security at the top of the political agenda, as latest figures on UK’s self-sufficiency in food have stagnated -
4 ways to make your food and drink packaging hit the spot
06 August 2018 PackagingThe food and drink sector has seen rapid growth in recent years, with UK consumer spend at £230 billion in 2016 according to The Department for International Trade. This has driven strong demand for new food and drink products, including the trendiest tipple and convenience foods,… -
“It’s expensive being a small brand – it’s simply not fair”
06 August 2018 Start-UpsThe fundamental laws of economics suggest that smaller brands will always be at a commercial disadvantage. It’s time to challenge this very costly thinking, says Chris Green, co-founder of Young Foodies -
How to: sell at farmers’ markets
03 August 2018 NewsBefore setting up your stand at a farmers' market, it is wise to consider the logistical and safety aspects it entails. Nathan Brew, technical manager at NFU Mutual Risk Management Services explains more -
Dobbies and Loch Fyne Oysters announce partnership
31 July 2018 NewsLoch Fyne seafood counters are planned for Dobbies outlets across the UK as the garden centre operator strikes a partnership deal with the Scottish seafood company -
South Caernarfon Creameries launches Penderyn whisky-infused cheese
26 July 2018 NewsThe co-operative's new Cheddar, which is aged in the Llechwedd slate caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog before being infused with whisky, was released to celebrate its 80th anniversary -
Why should food businesses care about waste?
23 July 2018 NewsWe speak to Abi Ramanan of Impact Vision to find out why and how food businesses should get involved in the anti-food waste mission -
Hider Foods acquires Dart Valley Foods brands and assets
20 July 2018 NewsFine food and drink distributor Hider Foods has announced the acquisition of a collection of assets from Hampshire-based Dart Valley Foods, which recently went into administration -
The Independent Shopper: Shaun Rankin
20 July 2018 NewsThe Michelin-awarded TV chef discusses his passion for the fresh produce of the Channel Islands -
Meet ‘the inbetweeners’
18 July 2018 NewsEllen Manning explores the new generation of ethically-minded producers and consumers -
New initiative formed to help promote food and drink businesses in Exeter
10 July 2018 NewsExeter and Greater Exeter-based food and drink businesses are being invited to sign up to the Exeter Food & Drink Trail, set to launch summer 2018 -
Belton Farm announces major £1.25m investment plan
09 July 2018 NewsThe investment will go towards the development of its dairy and a move to recruit more farmers
