Food & Drink News

Farming leaders have responded to the new food strategy, which DEFRA describes as a ‘fresh approach’ to building a modern food system that addresses critical challenges and helps people save money.

Jeremy Clarkson has expressed his disappointment after a Hawkstone advert that featured a farmers’ choir was banned from broadcasting.

Two farming-related businesses, St. Ewe Free Range Eggs and Hawkstone, have been named among the fastest-growing British businesses.

Research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has shown that despite the dairy sector experiencing a slight decline in volume, changes in consumer preferences are driving growth from certain categories. 

Following concerns that some UK supermarkets are stepping back from their commitment to sourcing British meat, Lidl has confirmed it will continue selling its own-brand British beef. The retailer said it has no plans to import or switch to suppliers from outside of Great Britain.  

A petition that urges supermarkets to stop adding imported eggs to British-made food and encourages them to use British egg products has already been signed by over 50,000 people. 

Co-op announced that it is reinforcing its commitment to sourcing 100% British beef by reintroducing its Irresistible British steak range with premium Aberdeen Angus.  

Following news on numerous trade deals between the UK and other countries, including the US and India, new research by Red Tractor has revealed that 94% of UK consumers trust British-produced food more than food from other countries.

The farming community has urged UK retailers to honour their commitment to source British meat following reports of beef from Australia, Uruguay and New Zealand hitting supermarket shelves.

This year’s Royal Norfolk Show is set to bring together 80,000 visitors, 700 trade stands, 3,000 animals and Norfolk’s largest food and drink showcase.

£13.6 million in grants has been offered to 12 food charities across England to redistribute an estimated 19,000 tonnes of food directly from farms to help families and fight food poverty in communities.

Border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union will be removed in an early move to ease trade ahead of new SPS (sanitary and phytosanitary) deal with the EU, Defra confirmed.