DEFRA
UK approves first cultivated meat product for sale in all of Europe
First-ever cultivated meat company approved for sale in any European country.
OPRL welcomes Defra clarity on labelling for EPR
Defra announced that labelling requirements for EPR will come into force on 1 April 2027.
UK Cold Chain warns: implementation of new border controls threatens supply chain and spurs price rises
Government’s plan for full border checks for imports from the EU poses a major challenge to the movement of temperature-controlled plants.
Fischer Farms showcases revolutionary food production overhaul to DEFRA Secretary
Fischer Farms took the Secretary of State on a tour to see custom-built technology behind food production.
My Emissions empowers food and beverage industry to gauge and minimise carbon footprint
My Emissions’ software enables businesses to understand and reduce their environmental impact.
HRH The Princess Royal opens St. Ewe free range eggs packing centre
Purpose-built packing centre has allowed the company to expand its processing facilities and upgrade its production infrastructure.
FDF to connect businesses to the technology of tomorrow with Food and Drink Innovation Gateway
Platform to help manufacturers access support to increase their efficiency and productivity.
BFFF calls for urgent changes to oils derogation
Members need certainty to deal with a fluid situation where a shortage of sunflower oil means food producers have been forced to switch to alternative oils to maintain production.
IGD outlines support to create transparent food system
Developing a reliable set of metrics and methodologies for data collection is seen as one way to add value to the food system.
How can we win the war on plastic?
Plastic consumption has taken over our lives and the problem is certainly not unique to the UK, it is a worldwide issue, one that traverses borders and even unites those with differing political persuasions.
New rules and GI logos announced to protect British food & drink
The UK Government has announced new legislation and geographical indication logos to guarantee authenticity and origin of British produce.
UK abattoirs to be eligible for support under the Agriculture Bill
The Sustainable Food Trust and Campaign for Local Abattoirs have welcomed confirmation that slaughtering will be recognised as one of the “ancillary services” eligible for funding under the UK government’s Agriculture Bill.
British farmers invited to shape new Environmental Land Management scheme
Farmers and interested parties throughout England will have the chance to shape the future of Environmental Land Management (ELM) by taking part in one of six upcoming online webinars by Defra.
UK government announces ‘bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food & drink industry
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced by the UK government, to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.