“Major Shifts at Defra: New Environment Secretary and Farming Minister Appointed”
In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Reed, who assumed the role of Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in July 2024 following the...
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Brassica Production Declines Amid Drought Conditions in Parts of the UK
UK Brassica Crop Yields for 2025 Expected to be Tight Due to Extreme Weather Conditions UK producers are voicing concerns over brassica crop yields for...
Global Eggs Expands Presence by Acquiring Spain’s El Granjero
Global Eggs, founded by Brazilian investor Ricardo Faria, has significantly expanded its presence in Spain through the acquisition of El Granjero egg company. While financial...
Arla Urges Government Action to Address Farm Labor Shortages in the UK
Dairy giant Arla Foods urgently seeks government support to tackle the critical shortage of qualified workers in the UK farming sector. Bas Padberg, the managing...
Egypt Decides Against Implementing Halal Certification for Dairy Imports
Following international negotiations involving the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, significant changes have been made regarding...
Cal-Maine Foods Establishes Chief Strategy Officer Position
US egg producer Cal-Maine Foods has appointed Keira Lombardo to the newly established role of chief strategy officer (CSO), effective immediately. “The creation of this...
UK Dairy Exports Poised to Maintain Access to Egyptian Markets
British dairy exporters can breathe a sigh of relief as they have secured “continued access” to the lucrative Egyptian market. This positive development comes following...
JBS Invests in New Meat Processing Facility in the U.S.
The Brazilian meat giant, JBS, has announced a significant investment in a US plant, bringing its total expenditures this year to over $800 million. JBS...
TasFoods Sells Pyengana Dairy to Shift Focus to Poultry
TasFoods, based in Australia, is strategically divesting its Pyengana Dairy business to concentrate on fortifying its poultry division. The ASX-listed group, which encompasses poultry, cheese,...
AeroFarms Secures Funding for Expansion of Second Vertical Farm
Almost two years post-bankruptcy, US vertical-farming leader AeroFarms has secured funding to build its second facility. AeroFarms specializes in supplying microgreens cultivated in controlled indoor...