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British Food Exports Defy Economic Downturn
23 May 2012 NewsExports of beef, lamb and pork to new overseas markets has fuelled a growth in farming by one quarter, a Westcountry MP has said -
British Asparagus to Reach Record Prices
23 May 2012 NewsA round of British asparagus is expected to reach up to £50 at auction, after bad weather affected the yield of the vegetable -
New NFU Campaign Highlights British Farming
21 May 2012 NewsThe National Farmers Union has launched a new PR campaign to spread awareness of British produce and its importance to the future of our economy -
First Ever Scottish Baker of the Year Announced
21 May 2012 NewsCraft bakery and family owned business Harry Gow's of Inverness has been crowned Scottish Baker of the Year by TV judge and artisan baker Paul Hollywood -
Lincolnshire Sausage PGI Status Bid Fails
18 May 2012 NewsThe Government has turned down an application to grant protected status to the Lincolnshire sausage -
NFU Speaks Out on Cheap Milk Prices
16 May 2012 NewsThe NFU has called on milk processors to stop exploiting dairy farmers following the news that four major companies are to cut farm gate milk prices -
New Food Labelling Consultation Launched
14 May 2012 NewsThe government has begun a consultation with British food manufacturers, large retailers and health experts on how best to label nutritional content in food -
New Network for North West Producers
11 May 2012 NewsA new networking group is giving small food and drink producers an opportunity to share news and tips at monthly social gatherings -
Prime Minister Tells Public to Buy British
09 May 2012 NewsDavid Cameron has urged the British public to buy more produce grown in the UK -
Wet Weather Damages Asparagus Crop
03 May 2012 NewsBritish farmers and farm shop owners are experiencing an asparagus shortage after the wettest April on record -
‘Fantastic’ Response to Portas Pilots Offer
02 May 2012 NewsThe Government has received 371 bids from towns across the UK wanting to become one of 12 pilot areas for a Mary Portas scheme -
Entries Flock in for Deli of the Year
30 April 2012 NewsOver 100 delis have already been nominated and over 1,000 votes cast by their customers to find Olives Et Al's Deli of the Year