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News: DEFRA announces Growth Programme funding

Applications for grants of more than £35,000 are open under a new Growth Programme, aimed at rural businesses with projects that can benefit the rural economy.
Sustain | Saturday 1 August 2015

News: Food Values Report

A large network of teachers, researchers, farmers and campaigners have worked together for 9 months to produce a report about Food Values in Wales.
Sustain | Friday 31 July 2015

News: Aldi signs up to NFU's Fruit and Veg pledge

Discount retailer Aldi is the first to sign up to the UK National Farmers' Union Fruit and Veg pledge.
Sustain | Friday 31 July 2015

News: Vegetarian Society teams up with Abel & Cole

Under a new partnership scheme fruit and veg box delivery company Abel & Cole will donate £10 to the Vegetarian Society for each new customer sign up.
Sustain | Friday 31 July 2015

News: New research on food poverty in Scotland

A new study commissioned by NHS Health Scotland explores the prevalence and nature of food poverty and insecurity in Scotland.
Sustain | Friday 31 July 2015

News: European meat production and exports to increase

New figures predict increasing EU meat production following a meat export volumes increase of 29% in 2014.
Sustain | Friday 31 July 2015

News: Mexican sugary drinks tax takes effect

A new study evaluating the effects of a tax on sugar sweetened beverages in Mexico has been published, showing an average decrease of 6% in the sales of sugary drinks in the first year.
Sustain | Friday 31 July 2015

News: School Food Standards prompt 18% increase in UK schools serving sustainable fish

One in six UK primary schools are now serving MSC certified sustainable fish to students according to figures published today by the Marine Stewardship Council.
Sustainable Fish | Thursday 30 July 2015

News: Consultation on future of Scottish Agricultural Wages Board

Scottish Government are consulting on the future of the agricultural wages board. Responses are due in by 31 July. See Sustain member Unite the Union's response.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Thursday 30 July 2015

News: Friends of the Earth have announced banned bee pesticide back in business

The government recently decided to allow UK farmers to use bee-harming pesticides in their fields. Neonicotinoids, which have been banned in the EU since 2013 and have been linked to serious harm in the bee population, can now be used for rapeseed fields in certain areas of the country this autumn.
Sustainable Farming Campaign | Thursday 30 July 2015