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 […]
New DNA test cuts time to find horsemeat in food from two days to less than four hours
A new DNA test launched today cuts the time it takes to find horsemeat in food from two days to less than four hours. The process was developed by QIAGEN, the world’s leading provider of molecular sample and assay technologies. The new testing method can detect in real time even minute traces of horsemeat (<1%). […]
Genetically modified (GM) insects in the food chain and environment
GeneWatch UK today called for the European Food Standards Authority (EFSA) to suspend the adoption of new rules for the release of genetically modified (GM) animals into the environment while European Ombudsman completes an investigation into the European regulator (1,2). The investigation follows a complaint by GeneWatch UK about conflicts-of-interest on the EFSA’s Working Group […]
Resilience, safety and security of UK food imports highlighted in new Global Food Security report and public exhibition
Partners in the Global Food Security (GFS) Research Partnership came together with thought-leaders, scientists and experts in the field to contribute to the report via a Public Policy Seminar on ‘Global Food Systems and UK Food Imports’. The seminar provided a welcome opportunity for scientists and non-scientists to discuss the broad range of factors […]
FUW backs NSA on Food Hygiene Campaign
The Farmers’ Union of Wales today backed the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) call for the immediate removal of images of a lamb chop placed in the bottom of a urinal shown in a new Food Standards Agency awareness campaign. “The campaign encourages consumers to look for the food hygiene rating of restaurants and food outlets […]
Pupils bring local food to the playground
Through a project funded by the Central Warwickshire Leader programme, the Soil Association and Mid Wales Food and Land Trust are working with 10 schools across Warwickshire to set up farmers’ markets in the school hall or playground – organised entirely by pupils. In the classroom, pupils are applying their enterprise skills to establish regular […]
McDonald’s comment in response to horse meat
Ahead of speaking on how farming delivers for consumers on the final day of the National Farmers Union Conference, Warren Anderson, Vice President, Supply Chain, McDonald’s UK said: “Since reports first broke last month that horse meat had been found in a number of food products some of the biggest businesses and their supply chains […]
British farmers and growers stand at a pivotal moment for food production
Speaking in Birmingham today, Mr Kendall said one of the lessons to be learned from the current food scandal is that the great British consumer wants their food to be produced as close to home as possible. “This boils down to a clear and simple message: we need shorter supply chains which source from British […]
Supermarket Watchdog success
St Ives MP Andrew George has joined fellow campaigners in welcoming the creation of a supermarket watchdog, saying it will “protect hardworking British businesses from unfair trading practices”. The watchdog was given the go ahead at today’s third reading of the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill in the Commons, passing with support from all sides. Mr […]
