Dairy UK calls for greater cross-party support for cheese and British dairy
Speaking at the All Party Parliamentary Cheese Group Reception in London on Wednesday, Dairy UK’s Chief Executive Judith Bryans said that information about dairy products is often misleading and ill-informed and urged MPs to support the cheese and dairy industry in a consistent way. Dr Bryans said “The dairy industry takes the nutritional integrity, safety […]
Retailers told ‘Value British food more’
The NFU is urging supermarkets not to devalue food by entering into price wars which have the potential to undermine British farmers and growers’ businesses. As this week saw one retailer cut the shelf price of four pints of milk to a £1, the NFU warned that this must not be the start of a […]
Consumer pressure remains on retailers to back British farming
A year on from the horsemeat scandal, a new YouGov survey (1) commissioned by the NFU shows that the pressure on supermarkets to sell more British food is as strong now as it was when a similar survey (2) was carried out in the immediate aftermath of the scandal. Mr Kendall said: “The YouGov survey […]
The Co-operative in quality drive to boost own brand range
At the same time, the community-based retailer, which operates almost 2,800 local, convenience and medium-sized stores across the UK, is reinforcing its commitment to British farmers by converting a number of key product ranges, including Food to Go, chilled ready meals and pies, to using 100% British meat, poultry and fish, wherever possible*. The overhaul […]
We’re backing Britain, says NPA
The association is throwing its weight behind the Back British Farming Charter launched yesterday by the National Farmers Union, which calls for shoppers, food companies and politicians to help reverse the decline in the nation’s food self-sufficiency. “Around 60 percent of the pork products we eat in this country — including bacon, sausages and ham […]
The Co-operative launches Farming Groups in support of British agriculture
In a move to further support British farmers and agriculture, the groups will cement relationships with producers, deliver a continued investment in quality, and provide shoppers with a more consistent and transparent supply chain. The five groups will also help maintain The Co-operative’s strict animal welfare policies and encourage long-term investment and improvements to farm […]
NFU takes #buybritish message to millions
Farmers can get their hands on hundreds of large #buybritish banners which will grab the attention of the British public when out-and-about and encourage them to back British farmers and growers. NFU President Peter Kendall said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to promote the Buy British message and we hope farmers and growers will be […]
Buy British beef, host a roast and back Britiain’s farmers
Next week (April 21 – 27) marks Great British Beef Week and after the horsemeat scandal and news that many farmers affected by the extreme weather are fighting for survival, it’s a great opportunity for families to enjoy a great British product and support the farming community. The week was set up by a group […]
