All United Kingdom articles – Page 330
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NFU ‘regrets’ Gove’s neonics stance
Farming union said it doesn’t believe evidence justifies abrupt policy change while chemical giant Bayer slams ‘bizarre decision’
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New environmental watchdog planned after Brexit
Gove announces plans for independent body to ‘hold powerful to account’ amid concerns Brexit could remove environmental protections
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Shops for the seasons
From supermarkets to grassroots co-ops, efforts are being made to limit the environmental cost of retail, but is the prevailing model still inherently unsustainable?
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Soil Association brings back organic Christmas store
Certification body relaunches online marketplace to help its organic licensees market their produce
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Airfreight capacity under pressure
Freight forwarders are struggling to secure airfreight space as increased global demand puts pressure on capacity and rates
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Bakkavor to float after all
Prepared produce supplier decides to list shares but at a lower price despite previous concerns about market volatility
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Lidl opens new £55m RDC in Exeter
Distribution centre part of plans to modernise facilities in South West and invest £1.45bn in UK business by 2019
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Glyphosate renewal blocked in EU vote
Nine EU member states block reauthorisation of contrioversial weedkiller amid environmental concerns and fears it may cause cancer
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PrepWorld wins 'food Oscar' after factory turnaround
Prepared fruit manufacturer rewarded for improving quality standards at Food Manufacture Excellence Awards
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Facing up to climate change
Despite the continuing denial coming from the White House and much of the press, the agriculture sector is already responding to the initial effects of climate change and evolving to meet future challenges
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Wage inflation and price cuts hit Sainsbury’s profits
Group profits down nine per cent due to ‘price investment, wage costs and Argos takeover' but sales rise as retailer improves food ranges
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UK will back further ban on neonics, says Gove
Minister has reversed previous stance of Defra after new report finds risks to bees are greater than previously understood
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Iceland expands Food Warehouse format
Retailer puts focus on wider product range as it steps up plans to hit 1,000 stores by 2020
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Spanish contracts signed early to avoid shortages
Aldi working with Spanish growers ‘earlier than normal’ as retailers take precautions following last season’s snow and floods
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M&S to slow Simply Food openings due to competition
Revenue at retailer’s food business rose by 4.4 per cent in the last half year but faces competition from rapid growth of convenience
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Case study: How green is my city
Urban farm MiniCrops is building a network of food supply and jobs across London while US tech giants spot investment potential in city producers
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Fruit and veg crisps listed at Ocado
Fruit and veg crisp manufacturer says deal could help its turnover double by end of 2017
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Government makes first move towards new UK trade bill
The first Trade and Customs Bills have been announced in parliament as government prepares for post-Brexit trade systems
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Gousto joins Christmas dinner frenzy
Meal kit brand’s new ‘Get-Together’ box offers recipes for the entire festive period with a box of eight recipes for £74.99
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Kevin the Carrot is looking for love
Aldi's popular root veg hero is returning to screens in the discounter's Christmas ad, alongside a new romantic interest