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Record demand leads to expansion of UK machinery manufacturer Claydon

To meet rapid growth in global demand, family-owned UK manufacturer Claydon Yield-o-Meter Ltd has recently expanded its factory at the Wickhambrook site in West Suffolk, with the completed building set to double production and create numerous additional jobs.

Thousands of tons of imported pork sold as British in latest food fraud scandal

An unnamed processor currently under investigation by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCA) has allegedly been passing up to tens of thousands of tonnes of imported pork per week as British in what is possibly the biggest food fraud and safety scandal since Horsegate in 2013.

Innocent Drinks cancels dairy-free smoothie range over disappointing sales

Popular healthy drinks brand innocent will no longer be offering its vegan coconut, almond and hazelnut-flavoured smoothies due to a continued lack of interest from customers, labelling the news “nutterly disappointing”.

“Udderly brilliant” cow juice vodka launched by Clarkson’s farm shop

As the filming of Clarkson’s Farm season three continues, Jeremy’s latest business endeavour saw him launching a new spirit line by the name of ‘cow juice vodka’, which he claims is “the smoothest vodka in the coolest bottle”.

Industry dismayed over Aldi’s decision to stock New Zealand lamb

An uproar among both farmers and farming organisations followed Aldi’s decision to abandon its longstanding pledge to only stock meat reared on British farms, with the consensus being the move couldn’t have come at a worse time for lamb producers.

Agricultural family launches creative gardenware company

Established in 2021, Pinnacle Agri is a new, creative company run by father and son team Steve and Zac Morris. The duo has over 30 years of experience in design and development, creating products for the agricultural, DIY and domestic sectors.

Online farm supplies business continues to grow

Total Farm Supplies – which stocks a broad range of products covering animal health, equestrian, pet supplies, clothing and footwear – is continuing to expand with aims to become a one-stop-shop for all farming needs.

Small farms benefit from scheme offering free social media expertise

Business is booming at a historic Winchcombe farm, as a result of a new partnership that offers free social media expertise for small businesses.

Morrisons reassures UK farmers over £6.3bn takeover

Farmers have raised concerns over whether a future owner of Morrisons would stand by its payment practices and relationships with food producers.

New campaign launched for mandatory and clear food labelling in UK

The leader of the campaign is C.L.E.A.R. – the Consortium for Labelling for the Environment, Animal welfare, and Regenerative farming.

Rural business utilising homegrown produce

Farmers Guide spoke to Massagical’s creator Sally to hear more about her story and how she set up her small rural business.

Luxury leather and country gifts brand expands its range

For those seeking a gift or special treat with a country or equestrian-inspired feel, we spoke to Greg Barrington Haston-Copeland, director at Grays 1922, which sells a popular range of luxury leather handbags, wallets and purses, as well as country-themed gifts.

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