Producers
News from around the producer sphere
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Why farmers are calling for an end to centralised supply chains
08 November 2021 Farm ShopA survey of farmers has revealed that the vast majority want to supply farm shops and other independent retailers rather than supermarkets -
Artisan condiment maker awarded B Corp status
02 November 2021 AmbientWiltshire-based Tracklements has become one of a small but growing number of B Corp certified food and drink makers -
Budget reactions: business rates cut to boost indie retailers
28 October 2021 NewsChancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled his Budget on Wednesday. Here’s how the food and farming industries reacted to the new measures -
Overcoming small business carbon offset anxiety
26 October 2021 SustainableAs co-founder of Blue Goose Eco Coffee, Lex Thornely knows the current Brexit-pandemic mix of challenges are enough to stop any business owner focussing on tasks that are not vital to the day-to-day running of their business – but kicking the carbon can down the road… -
How Brexit and Covid are impacting UK sustainability efforts
22 October 2021 BrexitBrexit and Covid have each transformed the food industry in their own way. But what impact are they having on the industry’s move towards a more sustainable future? -
Why preserving artisan food and farming is central to sustainability
22 October 2021 SustainableProtecting biodiversity by shining a light on near-extinct plant and animal species is not only good for sustainability, but it also promotes heritage and culinary identity, says Philippe Gombert, president and CEO of Relais & Châteaux -
How innovative food businesses are fighting waste
15 October 2021 SustainableFood and drink businesses are finding new methods for repurposing food waste and giving discarded products a second life -
What you need to know about launching a sustainable business
13 October 2021 SustainableReady to turn your eco-friendly product or shop idea into a reality? Meet some of the brands and businesses who already have -
How NI’s food sector is working towards a sustainable future
12 October 2021 SustainableFood and drink is a key industry in Northern Ireland, and sustainability efforts are making a real difference, says Michael Bell, executive director of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) -
Greta Thunberg’s vision for a more sustainable food industry
08 October 2021 SustainableSwedish activist Greta Thunberg has highlighted the need for a more environmentally friendly food sector. How are the UK’s plans shaping up? -
How to become a carbon negative business
06 October 2021 SustainableMaking strides in sustainability is the goal of many fine food businesses today, but how does one achieve the gold standard of net zero – and what does that really mean? -
Is the ‘golden age of greenwashing’ ending?
05 October 2021 SustainableWill legally binding guidance from the CMA, coming into force in January 2022, shatter the greenscreen, and how can businesses prepare? Lisa Jones asks
