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UK Government proposes crop gene-editing in bid to increase food security
27 May 2022 SustainableOn Wednesday this week, the UK government presented a new bill which would allow gene-editing to improve crop resilience and make the country more self-sufficient -
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
16 May 2022 SustainableMore farms across the UK are choosing eco-friendly farming, with land going through the two-year conversion period to organic rising by 34% in 2021 -
What does the future of seasonal eating look like?
10 May 2022 SustainableWith growing climate disruption causing early harvests and milder winters, seasonal eating may look very different in the near future – but is seasonality really over? -
The Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards crowns its regional winners
25 April 2022 SustainableThe winners of 2022’s Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards have been crowned at the show currently being held at Birmingham's NEC -
Consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most, survey finds
11 April 2022 SustainableThe EIT’s latest Trust Report showed that consumers trust farmers and small retailers the most within the food sector -
Extended Producer Responsibility legislation delayed until 2024
30 March 2022 SustainableExtended Producer Responsibility laws (EPR) have been postponed until 2024, giving the food industry more time to prepare -
Farming industry calls for greater advocacy of organic
29 March 2022 SustainableIndustry bodies are pushing for the UK government to champion organic as the future of farming -
What’s next for refill?
25 March 2022 SustainableZero-waste and refill shops across the country are suffering a drop in trade as hyper convenience takes over, but what does this mean for the fine food industry? -
Five foods on the decline due to climate change
16 March 2022 SustainableClimate change has affected the production of five of the world's most loved foods. CIA Landlords revealed which foods these are and what climate events have led them to be in decline -
How the closure of supermarket deli counters could affect fine food retailers
10 March 2022 CoronavirusMajor supermarkets are closing their in-store deli counters, leaving a gap in the market. We explore what this means for independents -
6 ways to be an ethical retailer
01 March 2022 SustainableWant to attract new customers and improve your store’s sustainability credentials? Here’s how to start a green makeover
A new report from the Sustainable Food Trust suggests that beef and lamb can still form part of a sustainable diet as we move towards more regenerative farming
