Produce

Supermarket shelves have been the focus of the survey

Which? slams 'inconsistent, misleading' food labels in UK supermarkets

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) expresses profound disappointment with the Scottish government's Good Food Nation Plan

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) expresses profound disappointment with the Scottish government's Good Food Nation Plan

Good Food Nation Plan: neither a plan, nor about good food

The Co-op aim to support British farmers and growers with the latest announcement

The Co-op aim to support British farmers and growers with the latest announcement

Co-op show support for British strawberry farmers and growers with latest move

Delays in New Zealand lamb imports due to shipping challenges

Delays in New Zealand lamb imports due to shipping challenges

Delays in New Zealand lamb imports due to shipping challenges

Have you noticed any 'misleading' or 'meaningless' food labels at your local supermarket?

Have you noticed any 'misleading' or 'meaningless' food labels at your local supermarket?

Asda, Aldi, and Sainsbury’s found to have ‘misleading’ food labels

AHDB confirms 'world-leading' beef and lamb

AHDB confirms 'world-leading' beef and lamb

New AHDB report validates English beef and lamb producers' world-leading standards

End of cheap food era, but supermarkets resist change

End of cheap food era, but supermarkets resist change

The Political Field

Euro Notebook: Cheap food era is over – but supermarkets won't accept it

Asda is the only big supermarket without the labelling

Asda is the only big supermarket without the labelling

Asda is the sole major UK supermarket yet to add a 'buy British' tab to its website

Some of the pigs at Whitmuir farm TSF

Some of the pigs at Whitmuir farm TSF

Spain ranks first in the number of pigs in the EU with close to 35 million

The vending machines would be stocked with meat

The vending machines would be stocked with meat

Plans for meat vending machines at Tregaron cattle market submitted

Brazil hits record pork production in another successful year. Ref:RH070720140 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Brazil hits record pork production in another successful year. Ref:RH070720140 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Another record year has been achieved for Brazil’s pork production

Should red meat still be on the menu?

Should red meat still be on the menu?

Dr Carrie Ruxton

The diet and nutrition debate: Should I still eat red meat?

One of the largest UK supermarkets, Tesco, reveals an increase in profits and sales over the last year

One of the largest UK supermarkets, Tesco, reveals an increase in profits and sales over the last year

Tesco reports record operating profit among increased sales and price reductions

Browns Food Group has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

Browns Food Group has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal

The Princess Royal visits Browns Food Group to commemorate the official opening

Political leaders have received a plea letter from the NFU and WWF (image credits: Pixabay)

Political leaders have received a plea letter from the NFU and WWF (image credits: Pixabay)

NFU and WWF unite in call to safeguard UK farmers from substandard imports

Price rises are hitting the meat industry hard

Price rises are hitting the meat industry hard

Excessive cost rise impacts Scottish meat chain putting pressure on the industry

Snowdrop, supreme champion at the British Cheese Awards.

Snowdrop, supreme champion at the British Cheese Awards.

Supreme Champion of British Cheese Awards 2024 is revealed

The Co-op’s new 'Buy British' online section will promote British produce during a period of concern over food security

The Co-op’s new 'Buy British' online section will promote British produce during a period of concern over food security

Co-op follow in footsteps of other retailers in launch of 'Buy British' section

The pupils visited Campbells, a local farm, and a restaurant

The pupils visited Campbells, a local farm, and a restaurant

Bagley's Beef - QMS levy is not a tax for which you get nothing

Co-op launches 'Buy British' section to back UK farmers

Co-op launches 'Buy British' section to back UK farmers

The Co-op has announced a ‘Buy British’ section in a bid to support UK farmers

The wet autumn meant lower levels of planting

The wet autumn meant lower levels of planting

Government urged to enhance UK food security amid crop decline

QMS secures £22.9M in export triumphs from Anuga 2023

QMS secures £22.9M in export triumphs from Anuga 2023

Quality Meat Scotland

Quality Meat Scotland

QMS excels at Anuga 2023: Generates £22.9 million in fresh export opportunities

Showcasing Scotland is the largest global food and drink trade event in Scotland

Showcasing Scotland is the largest global food and drink trade event in Scotland

Quality Meat Scotland

Quality Meat Scotland

QMS highlights sector in Showcasing Scotland event

Chair of QMS, Kate Rowell, said the levy increase would ensure its financial model remained sustainable.

Chair of QMS, Kate Rowell, said the levy increase would ensure its financial model remained sustainable.

Quality Meat Scotland

Scottish ministers announce approval of an increase in Quality Meat Scotland's levy

A review is being done into whether restaurants should display country of origin on menus serving meat and dairy

A review is being done into whether restaurants should display country of origin on menus serving meat and dairy

UK government to review food labelling with consideration for British farmers

In this week's issue

In this week's issue

What's in this week's issue of The Scottish Farmer

Food labelling, stock image.

Food labelling, stock image.

Food labels to help consumers buy ‘high quality’ British products under plans

Quality Meat Scotland's chief executive, Sarah Millar says:

Quality Meat Scotland's chief executive, Sarah Millar says:

Climate research cautions on meat reduction for vulnerable communities

Climate control pork claims have caused issue in Denmark

Climate control pork claims have caused issue in Denmark

Court rules that Danish firm’s ‘climate-controlled pork’ claim is misleading

2023 winners at the Free Range Egg Awards.

2023 winners at the Free Range Egg Awards.

Egg producers from across UK invited to attend popular show

Fresh fruit and vegetables, stock image.

Fresh fruit and vegetables, stock image.

Ocado latest grocer to add ‘Buy British’ tab to website

Sainsbury’s and ABP have announced a tie up with Cogent Breeding for their Gamechanger programme

Sainsbury’s and ABP have announced a tie up with Cogent Breeding for their Gamechanger programme

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Sainsbury’s and ABP team up with Cogent Breeding for Gamechanger programme

Research reveals the volume of meat purchases is in a steady decline / photo credits: Pixabay

Research reveals the volume of meat purchases is in a steady decline / photo credits: Pixabay

AHDB survey reveals consumer purchase preferences on red meat packaging

Sainsburys has launched a new website page dedicated to promoting 100% British produce

Sainsburys has launched a new website page dedicated to promoting 100% British produce

Sainsbury's has launched a new website page dedicated to promoting British produce

Scotch beef will now enjoy protected status in the land of the rising sun

Scotch beef will now enjoy protected status in the land of the rising sun

Scotch beef and lamb enjoys protected status in the land of the rising sun

Sainsbury's is the third supermarket to take onboard the 'Buy British' section online

Sainsbury's is the third supermarket to take onboard the 'Buy British' section online

Sainsburys back British farmers with new 'best of British' online section

Despite another year of growth, the UK organic market still faces challenges and barriers

Despite another year of growth, the UK organic market still faces challenges and barriers

UK organic market grows but still encounters challenges and barriers

Almost one in five say they are less likely to buy food labelled 'Not for EU'

Almost one in five say they are less likely to buy food labelled 'Not for EU'

One in five say they are less likely to buy food labelled 'Not for EU'

The Kilted Pork Company

The Kilted Pork Company

Scottish Kilted Pork Co. spices up sausage aisles in supermarkets

Shoppers look for the Lion Mark

Shoppers look for the Lion Mark

Over 50% of shoppers prefer UK-sourced eggs in food products

UN Secretary general Antonio Guterres has warned that climate and food crises are threats to global peace (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

UN Secretary general Antonio Guterres has warned that climate and food crises are threats to global peace (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File)

Climate and food crisis pose increasing threats to global peace warns UN chief

Richard Megahy and his son Ben

Richard Megahy and his son Ben

Scotch Butchers Club Team Scotland triumphs at Four Nations Butchers event

John Davidson talks through the Shelfwatch results

John Davidson talks through the Shelfwatch results

Mixed support for Scottish produce from major retailers - but Aldi comes out top

NFUS CEO John Davidson

NFUS CEO John Davidson

Scottish produce receives varied support in major supermarkets, ShelfWatch reveals

Retail expert to advise farmers and crofters at NFUS conference

The Political Field

Lamont calls for a 'Buy British' approach to highlight welfare standards

10 years ago more than half of UK hens were caged

10 years ago more than half of UK hens were caged

Less than a quarter of eggs are sourced from enriched cages in 2023

Organic dairy cows. IFOAM warns that organic farmers suffer from low prices and unfair competition

Organic dairy cows. IFOAM warns that organic farmers suffer from low prices and unfair competition

Organic farmers in Europe say wider food chain must share nature protection costs

'Jackdaw' did not appear on the 2024 Recommended List

'Jackdaw' did not appear on the 2024 Recommended List

'Jackdaw' variety offered by British Sugar despite not appearing on RL

Meat, fish and poultry volume sales were up on the year in December 2023

Meat, fish and poultry volume sales were up on the year in December 2023

Trends & Prices

Trends and Prices

Red meat and dairy sales soar to record levels in December

Lidl underlines the commitment in a pledge to 'backing British' farmers

Lidl underlines the commitment in a pledge to 'backing British' farmers

Lidl unveils long-term contract to bolster support for British farmers

The announcement follows an open letter from over 120 MPs

The announcement follows an open letter from over 120 MPs

Aldi unveil new online 'Best of British' section to support British producers

Alexander Carmichael wants haggis to be available in America

Alexander Carmichael wants haggis to be available in America

Alistair Carmichael urges Scottish haggis exports to US

Richard Lochhead MSP and national chef Gary Maclean speak to a student at the launch

Richard Lochhead MSP and national chef Gary Maclean speak to a student at the launch

Good Food Nation plans published looking connecting people to locally produced food

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