Demand for British produce was expected to fall as food service reopens at the expense of retail

As the Government moves to tackle the ‘pingdemic’ adding to labour shortages in the food supply chain, Alex Black takes a look at the longer term structural issues causing concern in the processing industry

A group of growers has called on Defra to support an Australian and New Zealand inspired research agency which would see the continuation of a ‘small’ statutory levy and a larger voluntary investment levy

The dairies announced a merger last week which they said would help them compete with the largest players in the industry

Ranjit Singh Boparan has warned supply of chicken and turkey was under threat

NFU Scotland called on buyers, processors and retailers to ’take note’ of the decline

Production of Lactofree milk for the UK market has started in Yorkshire following a move from Denmark and Sweden

The publication of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy has been broadly welcomed by industry bodies but there are areas of concern for meat, dairy and sugar producers

The dairies said the deal would enable them to compete with the largest players in the industry

Farmers were worried about their future viability despite preparing for the changes to subsidies and direct payments