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Category: Agri-Food

Six ways the Windsor Framework will impact on the agri-food sector

Introduction On March 22nd the UK Government won the vote on the Windsor Framework in the House of Commons. To […]
The role of robotics in agri-food continues to grow

In January this year a government funding competition opened to applications for projects on the research and development of agricultural […]
Are UK food shortages a temporary deviation or a harbinger of a long-term trend?

The war in Ukraine and climate extremes have contributed to well-documented food shortages across British supermarkets. Consumers have been met […]
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme

The Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy – Ireland’s roadmap for waste planning and management published in 2020 – […]
Finding opportunities in our wasted fruit and veg    

This article is the first in a series, focussing on food waste. Over the coming weeks, our agrifood team will […]
Can the UK become a world leader in alternative protein?

Research by Oxford Economics (World Economic Advisory Firm) projected the UK’s cell-based meat industry will be worth £1.7 billion in […]
Vertical farming – the secure, low carbon, future of agriculture?

Vertical Farming: things are looking up £12.5 million in funding was recently pledged by the UK Government to advance ‘high-tech […]
The Genetic Technology Bill

The Genetic Technology Bill recognises the demand to update the UK regulatory frameworks to engage with scientific technologies and support […]
UK Food Strategy: Disappointing or Pragmatic?

The creation of the National Food Strategy and what it might mean for food and drink manufacturers was one of […]
Chemical Fertilisers: High yield for climate targets?

Last year saw the publication of the Irish Government’s ‘Food Vision 2030’ – a 10 year Strategy prepared by a […]
After the Invasion: What is the Future for Food and Agriculture in the EU and the UK?

Since Russian troops invaded Ukraine marking the beginning of a devastating humanitarian crisis, the war’s impact has travelled far beyond […]
Hume Brophy appoints Mella Frewen as non-executive director

Mella Frewen, recently retired Director General of FoodDrinkEurope has been appointed a non-executive director of Hume Brophy, the international government […]
Will the UK hold firm on its net zero commitments?

Five years ago, the leading lights of the global energy sector gathered for a glitzy awards ceremony on Wall Street. […]
Hume Brophy appoints Ian Wright as Vice Chair and Non-Executive Director

Hume Brophy is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Wright, outgoing Chief Executive of the Food and Drink Federation,  […]
Ireland set to impose Plastics Taxes & Bans through the Circular Economy Bill 2021

Ireland looks set to impose some of the most significant changes to its waste and circular policy in recent decades […]