Government Food Strategy to back farmers, spread jobs and grow economy
Today we are looking at media coverage of the Government’s Food Strategy
UK government backs seafood businesses with £1m boost to reach new and international markets
On Saturday 7th May, the UK government announced a £1m seafood export package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas. The package received coverage in Western Morning News and Fish Focus as well as international outlets, The …
Government response to EFRA Committee report on labour shortages
On Wednesday 6 April, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee published a report on Labour shortages in the food and farming sector. This has received national press coverage in the Financial Times, The Independent, BBC News Online, BBC Farming …
Environment Secretary attends G7 Agriculture Ministerial meeting on Ukraine and food security
The Environment Secretary took part in a virtual G7 meeting on global food security today
Coverage of COP26 as summit begins
There has been widespread coverage of the climate change summit COP26 which started yesterday (31 October). Following an interview with environmental editor Emma Gatten, a piece in The Daily Telegraph includes comments from the Environment Secretary regarding a range of …
Government response to gene editing consultation
Today we are looking at media coverage of our plans to unlock the power of gene editing technologies to help our farmers grow more resistant, nutritious and productive crops.
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb recognised as first new protected food under new UK GI schemes
In today’s blog, we look at our new announcement that Gower Salt Marsh Lamb is now registered as a UK GI.
Red tape cut for wine imports to save British wine lovers £130m a year
There has been substantial coverage in the Sun on Sunday, Financial Times, Bloomberg, The I, Daily Express, The Daily Telegraph, The Grocer and multiple others, reporting that Ministers have pledged to cut red tape for British wine importers.
Food industry Covid testing rolled out to support sector
In today’s blog, we look at new targeted testing measures for certain workplaces in the food and drink industry.
UK market access to Japan for poultry exports
There is positive coverage today of the news that the UK has secured market access to Japan for poultry exports.