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- Sector questions timing of AGEC law>
Sector questions timing of AGEC law
by Tom Joyce 21 January 2022 Apples & Pears, Berries, Stonefruit, Root Vegetables, Leafy & Salad Vegetables, Tomatoes and Potatoes
The timing of France's new law banning plastic packaging on fresh fruit…
- Morocco donates to FareShare charity>
Morocco donates to FareShare charity
by Maura Maxwell 19 January 2022 Fruit
Partnership with the UK charity is first-of-its-kind for Morocco’s Food…
- Eustice announces new ELM schemes>
Eustice announces new ELM schemes
by Fred Searle 6 January 2022 Fruit, Vegetables and Other Products
Defra secretary unveils two new initiatives to support nature recovery and…
- Visa scheme extended to 2024>
Visa scheme extended to 2024
by Michael Barker 4 January 2022
Government commitment brings certainty for growers, but comes with the caveat…
- Sustainability demands tax rethink>
Sustainability demands tax rethink
by Tom Joyce 16 December 2021
Volkert Engelsman of Dutch organics supplier Eosta and Paul Polman, former CEO…
- UK faces 'deepening food supply chain crisis'>
UK faces 'deepening food supply chain crisis'
by Michael Barker 15 December 2021
Coalition of producers and industry bodies warns government that something must…
- GBLG proposes AHDB replacement>
GBLG proposes AHDB replacement
by Luisa Cheshire 14 December 2021
Grower group GBLG urges Defra to ditch AHDB and give its backing to a new…
- ‘We need clearer messaging on food sustainability’>
‘We need clearer messaging on food sustainability’
by Bryan Roberts 7 December 2021 Fruit and Vegetables
Bryan Roberts of Shopfloor Insights calls for a clearer message on food…
- OF&G welcomes SFI rollout>
OF&G welcomes SFI rollout
by Tom Joyce 6 December 2021
OF&G's Roger Kerr supports Defra's announcement on next…
- New agri-food attachés target key markets>
New agri-food attachés target key markets
by Michael Barker 1 December 2021
Government hopes the move will boost exports and unlock barriers to trade
