Andrew Opie news, comment and analysis – Page 11
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NewsMandatory sugar cuts of up to 50% loom in new year
The food & drink industry faces a mandatory programme to cut sugar by up to 50%
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NewsSugar tax proposal: industry reactions
Leading industry figures react to the House of Commons’ health committee report on childhood obesity
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NewsFSA hails 'significant progress' on campylobacter
Data shows 14.9% of chickens tested positive for the highest levels of campylobacter in the first quarter, down from 21.7% last year
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NewsFood industry on track to beat Courtauld 2015 food waste targets after slow start
The food industry is set to beat its 2015 Courtauld Commitment targets on food waste, despite efforts having gone into reverse last year.
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NewsSupermarkets 'will never agree' to collective action on HFSS
Supermarkets have said they will “never” agree to collective action to limit deals on sugary foods
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NewsSupermarket chiefs seize the initiative in the war on sugar
Several of the UK’s leading supermarkets have called for talks with the government to draw up new targets on sugar reduction
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Analysis & FeaturesCarry on chaos? How the carrier bag charge will affect England
Will 5 October really herald a meltdown at the tills? Or is it a chance for retailers to give something back?…
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NewsBRC: 'retailers are supporting dairy farmers'
Retailers have defended their milk procurement policies after farmers’ unions this week accused…
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NewsMRSA in pork products: government and pig industry react
Government and industry have moved to reassure consumers about the safety of supermarket pork after the superbug MRSA was found in products on sale in major retailers.
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NewsSupermarkets refuse to budge on milk after Caffe Nero stirs up storm
Caffe Nero is now refusing to use milk from badger cull areas, which has been met with anger by farmers
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Analysis & FeaturesFrench waste food ban: coming to a store near you?
As France imposes a ban on supermarket food waste, is its draconian approach necessary, practical and likely over here?
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Analysis & FeaturesIs halal meat getting fit for the future? Q&A with The Grocer
What does the halal meat sector need to do to improve standards, enhance its image and stimulate demand?
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NewsRed Tractor Scheme seeks new chairman
David Gregory has completed the maximum six years’ service allowed as AFS chairman, leaving this key industry role up for grabs
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NewsSpice supply chain controls to be strengthened
Strategies to strengthen controls on the spice supply chain are to be developed following a meeting…
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NewsSpice contamination scare discussed at major industry meeting
Strategies to strengthen controls on the spice supply chain are to be developed following a meeting of trade bodies and food industry representatives
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NewsNut protein contamination meeting scheduled to discuss supply chain problems
Meeting follows ground cumin testing positive for almond protein and a batch of paprika contaminated with almond
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NewsMSC claims retailers are 'falling behind' on certified fish
Retailers have hit back at claims by the Marine Stewardship Council they are “falling behind” on providing certified fish…
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News'Organic opportunity' to save milk category
Organic milk offers a chance to add value to the declining milk category but needs more support at retail…
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NewsSupermarkets not major source of food waste, claims report
Grocery waste trending downwards, households throwing away half of all food
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NewsArchbishop of Canterbury and MPs call on on supermarkets to do more to tackle food poverty
Supermarkets have been urged to step up their battle against food waste, after a report by MPs and church leaders claimed supply chain inefficiencies in terms of redistributing surplus food was letting the poor go hungry.