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Competition laws relaxed to allow supermarkets to work together on coronavirus response
The government is temporarily relaxing elements of competition law as part of a package of measures to allow supermarkets to…
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Van Gent Laying nests acquired by Vencomatic
Vencomatic Group has acquired the Dutch family business Van Gent Laying nests, which it said would enable it to strengthen…
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Serious concerns raised about government’s points based immigration policy
Trade bodies from across the agriculture sector have expressed serious concerns about the government’s points-based immigration policy, which home secretary…
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Exclusive interview: Inside Chippindale Foods
The award-winning egg packer tells Poultry Business about its investment plans for the coming year and why its owner Morrisons…
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Comment: Unless the government changes direction, the egg sector will lose out
By Mark Williams, chief executive, British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) Over three years since the EU referendum, two General Elections…
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Addicted to plastic: why the industry is finding it so hard to get rid of it
Everyone wants to reduce packaging on food. But the reality is proving more difficult than first thought. By David Burrows…
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Government confirms plans to introduce import controls
The government has confirmed plans to introduce import controls on EU goods at the border after the transition period ends…
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£13.7 million profit for Avara Foods
Avara Foods has published its results to May 2019, with turnover of £1.1bn and profit for the year of £13.7m. …
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Tesco’s John Kirkpatrick interview: Putting the customer first
John Kirkpatrick, Tesco agriculture manager for poultry and eggs, reveals the retailer’s top priorities amid shifting welfare demands. John Kirkpatrick…
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National Living Wage set to increase by 6.2% in 2020
Low-paid workers will receive a 6.2% pay rise with a new National Living Wage (NLW) of £8.72 per hour, the…