All Government and Regulation articles – Page 59
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Comment & OpinionSoft drinks levy must be a blueprint for tackling obesity
It is imperative to take proactive measures to address the issue of excessive soft drink consumption among adolescents, says Dr Kawther Hashem, campaign lead for Action on Sugar
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Comment & OpinionDefra won’t get far without mandatory food waste reporting
The last remnants of Defra’s “world-leading” environmental policies spilled out on Friday, when a whole series of documents were dumped on its website
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Analysis & FeaturesWill the CMA’s unit pricing review change anything?
The CMA’s latest review into unit pricing highlighted some long-running problems, but immediate change could be a long way off
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NewsDeposit return scheme body’s huge debts revealed
According to Companies House figures, Circularity Scotland Limited had racked up debts of £86.2m when it entered administration last month
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NewsMandatory food waste reporting regulation scrapped
Defra quietly released documents today revealing it was canning the proposals, first promised by Michael Gove in 2018
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NewsCBD brands put on hold as product approvals delayed
The FSA will be unable to recommend authorisations until next year, claimed a source
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NewsSugar tax calls revived as MPs look to tackle obesity crisis
Ministers rejected calls in Dimbleby’s 2021 report for a swathe of new taxes on junk food because of the likely impact on food prices
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Comment & OpinionBeer fear for brewers as new alcohol tax set to hinder innovation
The tax is aimed at driving moderation, but this shouldn’t come at the expense of innovation
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Comment & OpinionSuppliers should heed CMA’s hunt for cost of living villains
The supermarkets seem to have been the launchpad for further scrutiny in the sector, says Tom Smith, partner at Geradin Partners and former CMA legal director
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NewsYear delay to extended producer responsibility is ‘not enough’ ministers warned
Sources said shelving the flagship environmental policy until at least October 2025 has still left the industry facing £2bn a year in extra costs
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NewsFood standards agencies warn of higher listeria risk in smoked fish
The agencies have advised that pregnant women and those with a weakened immune system should avoid eating ready-to-eat cold smoked or cured fish
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Analysis & FeaturesExtended producer responsibility: industry reacts to delay to controversial packaging rules
As Defra confirmed extended producer responsibility delay, The Grocer rounds up the reaction from key figures in the industry
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NewsDefra lets slip extended producer responsibility will be shelved amid fears over food prices
A statement confirming the decision to delay was posted on the Defra website today but subsequently removed
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Comment & OpinionCMA ‘profiteering’ findings expose its flawed understanding of supermarkets
The latest outcome shows the CMA’s criticism of fuel pricing was incorrect, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Comment & OpinionAspartame scare stories obscure the truth of its safety
The clear takeaway is that aspartame is safe, says Dr Susan Elmore, board-certified veterinary toxicological pathologist and observer in IARC aspartame meeting
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NewsCompany Shop boosts leadership team with Samworth Bros and Morrrisons duo
Adam King and Sinead Healey have been appointed as marketing and finance directors
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Comment & OpinionCMA turns attention to suppliers, but what will ‘profiteering’ probe achieve?
Timing, it seems, is everything these days, but especially when it comes to announcements from the competition watchdog
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NewsDefra director David Kennedy to leave for private sector role
Kennedy spent six years at Defra and eight years in total in the civil service, and is now moving on to a role at EY
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NewsCompetition watchdog probe clears supermarkets of profiteering
The next stage of the probe will look at whether large branded suppliers hold too much sway in negotiations
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NewsTesco demands suppliers make healthy products more affordable
The move comes as Tesco this week launched its biggest range review since Dave Lewis’s Project Reset