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Sector: Agri-Food

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 […]
Abigail Ho

I am a Senior Associate in Penta London, where I support clients across the agri-food, aviation and financial services sectors. With a background in politics, I advise clients on the policy landscape in the UK and support them in their communications with key stakeholders. Before joining Penta, I worked in Parliament as a researcher to an MP, where I developed campaigns, served as a speechwriter, and advised on a range of policy areas covering women and equalities, energy, climate and justice.
Northern Ireland Protocol – Prospects for a deal

Speculation is growing about a potential deal between the EU and the UK on the Northern Ireland Protocol following over […]
Penta expands global footprint with acquisition of Hume Brophy

Bolstering global reach will allow the firm to deliver unrivaled, data-driven stakeholder solutions to leading companies around the world Today, […]
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 […]
‘Together For Implementation’: four things we learned at COP27

  ‘Together For Implementation.’ That has been the mantra of the COP27 Presidency, a direct and deliberate riposte to the […]
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 […]
Event: The impact of the Genetic Technology Bill

Following the Queen’s Speech, the UK Government has now introduced the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill. The legislation is designed […]
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 […]
Event: Macron-nomics – What policies will define Macron’s second term? 22nd July, 12pm CET / 11am GMT

With the dust having settled on the French presidential and legislative elections we look to analyse what the key priorities […]
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 […]