Andrew Opie news, comment and analysis – Page 15
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NewsLansley’s vision: is the health secretary being myopic?
This week Andrew Lansley outlined the contents of the Public Health White Paper – and the role he wants industry to play. Nick Hughes reports
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NewsBRC unveils new guidelines for country of origin labels
New guidelines over country of origin labelling have been published, formalising industry standards for a host of meat and dairy products.
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Code ‘being used to squeeze suppliers’
The big supermarket chains are using the new code of practice to bully suppliers, a leading industry advisor has claimed.The Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) was a "snare and a delusion", David Sables, CEO of management...
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NewsBid to halt EU’s health claims water torture
A crucial appeal against the European Union's controversial health claims regulations could put the kibosh on the current drip-feeding of judgments on claims that manufacturers make about their products. Supplier body the European...
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NewsThe Adjudicator
The ombudsman has a fearsome new name. But just how effective will it be at policing the industry and providing supplier anonymity, asks Ronan Hegarty
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Comment & Opinion
Saturday Essay: A dozen eggs works, so why change it?
Common sense and the needs of the customer should be key considerations in European legislation, says Andrew Opie
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The Grocer praised for alerting world to mad EU unit law
MEPs from the leading political parties have praised The Grocer for exposing new draft EU food labelling regulations that threaten to outlaw the sale of groceries using basic numbers.
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Retailers slam report on food supply chain
UK supermarkets have joined forces with their European counterparts to slam a report into the impact of major retailers on the food supply chain.José Bové, vice chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the...
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Warburton calls for a public debate on GM
There needs to be a public debate on the pros and cons of GM food, according to Warburtons executive director Ross Warburton, who claimed ignoring the issue was "stupid".
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Drinks industry blasts minimum pricing calls
The drinks industry has dismissed two new reports calling for a minimum price on alcohol and called on the government to make tackling Britain's binge-boozing culture its priority. A Royal College of Physicians report claimed forcing...
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Knife sales sting catches out one in five shop staff
Two of the UK's biggest supermarket chains have pledged to improve staff training on knife sales after more than a fifth of cashiers failed to ask for ID in a sting operation. The pass rate for supermarkets (78%) was higher than that for...
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Knife sales sting catches out one in five shop staff
Two of the UK's biggest supermarket chains have pledged to improve staff training on knife sales after more than a fifth of cashiers failed to ask for ID in a sting operation.The pass rate for supermarkets (78%) was higher than that for...
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Multiples boost space given to healthy fare
Supermarkets have increased the share of prime promotional space given to fruit and veg by 81% year-on-year, reveals new data that rubbishes suggestions they only promote fatty and sugary food. The total share of premium space, such as gondola ends,...
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One-size-fits-all drinks code comes under fire
Industry experts have warned the government against pursuing a ‘one-size-fits-all’ code of practice for the drinks sector. It follows a consultation published this week by the Department of Health, and also independent reviews that revealed the...
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How to source and sell locally produced goods
Anthony Davidson Founder, Bigbarn.co.ukWe believe there is a strong market out there for local food and that more people should get involved in selling it. An increasing number of people are looking to buy local food and...
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How to use Challenge 21 to reduce underage sales
Andrew Opie Food policy director, British Retail ConsortiumChallenge 21 is the simplest and most effective method for retailers to stop underage sales by asking anyone who looks younger than 21 for official identification....
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Retail Surgery - Challenge 21
Retailers can stop young people purchasing alcohol by displaying Challenge 21 posters and asking for ID. But they must also ensure that their staff are properly trained and constantly on the alertAndrew OpieFood policy director, British...
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EU proposal stirs up food labelling fight
It was the news the GDA camp had been waiting for. Last week the European Commission forwarded a proposal for new food labelling legislation that backs GDAs. Cue protests from Which? and co, which panned the Commission for ignoring traffic...
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The Big Eat: digesting the new plans to tackle obesity
Alan Johnson summed it up: "The problem is simple: we eat too much and we do too little exercise," said the secretary of state at the Department of Health. "The solution is more complex. From the nature of the food we eat, to the way our...
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Cards to ease pressure if flu pandemic strikes
Consumers would be urged to pay with credit and debit cards in the event of a flu pandemic to prevent stores running out of change if staff illness made it difficult to replenish tills. Plans for the measure were developed as part of...