Andrew Opie news, comment and analysis – Page 12
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NewsBrussels set to ruin Christmas ... we're not talking sprouts
The introduction of complex and confusing new EU regulations on labelling 12 days before Christmas could ruin the festive …
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NewsCampylobacter: the industry responds to FSA findings
The grocery and poultry industries respond to the Food Standards Agency study that has revealed 70% of all chickens sold in UK supermarkets are contaminated with campylobacter to some degree.
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News'Fat Lady singing' for Responsibility Deal
A government evaluation of the Responsibility Deal has been delayed until at least 2016…
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Comment & OpinionRetailers must be proactive in fighting food fraud
The informality in many grocery supply chains is the perfect breeding ground for food fraud, say forensic accounting experts Professor Lisa Jack and Jim Gee, partner, PKF Littlejohn LLP.
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Comment & OpinionElliott wrong to suggest retailers risk new Horsegate says BRC
Professor Elliott’s Review recognises the strengths of the UK supply chain but also correctly identifies the change in min…
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NewsElliott report on UK food chain: full reaction
The Grocer rounds up reaction to Professor Chris Elliott’s much-delayed final report into food authenticity, which was published today.
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NewsFSA campylobacter test results: food industry responds
Survey results published by the Food Standards Agency yesterday (5 August) revealed that 59% of fresh shop-bought chickens tested positive for campylobacter.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs appetite waning for the Responsibility Deal?
Signs are emerging that both government and industry are growing sick of the Responsibility Deal…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs a summer of discontent looming again in farming?
Perhaps not in dairy – but beef “is in a terribly volatile state”…
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Analysis & FeaturesHalal meat labelling: No quick fix in sight
Halal meat is in the headlines yet again. And there is one clear message: post-Horsegate, consumers want better information about meat.
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NewsFairtrade supplies to UK 'hit by price wars'
Supermarket price wars are forcing Fairtrade growers away from the UK retail sector, the Fairtrade Foundation has warned…
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NewsHalal meat furore: What does the food industry say?
Halal meat is back in the headlines. The Grocer rounds up reaction and opinion from industry, trade bodies, animal welfare charities and more.
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NewsRetailers dismiss claims they've increased beef margins
Retailers have hit back at claims they have backtracked on their post-Horsegate commitments…
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NewsHybrid labelling scheme wins over second wave of suppliers
The government has revealed that a second wave of suppliers have agreed to sign up to its new hybrid front-of-pack labelli…
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Analysis & FeaturesIs House of Lords wasting its energy in berating bogofs?
The inquiry led to fresh vilification of supermarkets. Unfair, given the scale of efforts to cut waste…
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NewsSatfat report risks undermining reformulation work
Industry leaders have warned over a shock new report about the removal of satfat from food…
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NewsPlastic bags charge in England branded a ‘complete mess’
Plans to introduce a 5p charge for plastic bags in England are a “complete mess”, an influential committee of MPs has said.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Horsegate is yesterday's news
One year on, Horsegate is as good as forgotten. How has public confidence been restored?…
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NewsNew alcohol policy model slammed as ‘unworkable’
Local authorities and NHS bodies have been accused of trying to bring in minimum unit pricing by stealth.
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NewsPlain tobacco packaging will 'put burden on retailers'
The government’s decision today to open a new review into plain packaging for tobacco has been met with dismay by retail groups, amid claims it will put added burdens on small retailers.