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Team RT goes for gold

The Olympic Games is fast approaching, and to celebrate being an integral part of LOCOG’s Food Vision for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Red Tractor is launching Team Red Tractor (‘Team RT’). Team RT covers Red Tractor farmers, processors and packers, wholesalers and contract caterers that will feed the Olympic athletes, coaches, officials and millions of visitors to the event. Read more >>
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Red Tractor farmers feed the Olympics - TeamRT tour

Following recognition of the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme as an integral part of LOCOG’s Food Vision for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games, Red Tractor is launching ‘Team RT’, a UK wide initiative to showcase how food makes its way from Red Tractor farms to the Olympics.  Read more >>
Alleged welfare malpractice on Norfolk pig farm

It is entirely inappropriate that we should learn about welfare concerns months after the alleged events took place. If anyone has any concerns they should always inform an appropriate authority immediately. Failure to do so has the potential to be a serious breach of animal welfare. Read more >>
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Positive signals for Red Tractor members entering the biofuel market

The updated Red Tractor farm assurance scheme for crops and sugar beet is on the verge of being officially accepted EU-wide in time for this year’s harvest, the NFU said today.  Read more >>
Red Tractor response to CIWF report

Red Tractor Assurance’s view on the CIWF OneKind report is that it is not an impartial report and it appears that many of the conclusions were prejudged from the start and the ‘analysis’ biased.  In many places we believe it is seriously misleading and often factually incorrect.  Read more >>
Clear majority of British shoppers back Red Tractor

*New research reveals increased shopper demand for quality assurance on the food they buy.* Read more >>
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BRINGING HOME THE PREMIUM BACON ‘RED, WHITE & BACON’ WINNERS

Yesterday (19 March) marked the start of the sixth annual Bacon Connoisseurs’ Week and in a salute to what is one of the nation’s favourite food treasures; some of the best premium bacon cures available in the foodservice sector were recognised.  Read more >>
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Red Tractor announces the nation’s youngest Sunday Lunch Hero!

After weeks of searching the nation for a Sunday lunch hero, Red Tractor is pleased to announce the winner - nine year-old Freya Thackray from Bradford. Read more >>
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Country File - Sunday 4th March 2012

*Country File - Sunday 4th March 2012* Read more >>
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Red Tractor’s response to The Sunday Times Article by Kevin Dowling published on the 12th February

To read Red Tractor’s response to The Sunday Times Article by Kevin Dowling published on the 12th February please click here Read more >>