All Government and Regulation articles – Page 7
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NewsMedia Bites 26 June: Asda £600m loss, M&S slowdown and a strawberry sandwich
News that Asda reported an almost £600 million loss last year was widely reported in yesterday’s papers
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NewsYouth activists ‘silenced’ by industry as anti-junk food ads get blocked
JCDecaux and Global have both rejected Bite Back’s ‘#CommercialBreak’ campaign
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Comment & OpinionBanning alcohol advertising would hammer Britain’s beleaguered booze industry
As plans to ban alcohol advertising grow, the abstinence movement appears to have struck a body blow in its war against drinkers
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NewsAlcohol advertising ban outlined in leaked draft of NHS 10-year plan
Alcohol advertising could be facing a complete ban across the UK, according to the latest leak from the Department of Health & Social Care
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NewsFarmers urged to conserve water and supplies as dry weather bites
The Environment Agency has warned the dry spring has meant many farmers have used their stored water to irrigate earlier than normal
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NewsMedia Bites 25 June: Asda’s weeds, playing student politics, Spanish wine exports
Kantar’s latest figures have been picked up by several papers, with the majority of headlines focused on rising inflation and the potential impact of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs on falling volumes
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NewsAmazon still bottom of GCA supplier survey as investigation appeals for evidence
On Friday the Adjudicator said he had ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect Amazon had breached paragraph five of the groceries code
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NewsAmazon announces thousands of new jobs in £40bn UK investment plan
The investment will include four new fulfilment centres and thousands of ‘new permanent, full-time’ jobs.
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Comment & OpinionAre Aldi and Amazon in trouble as GCA finally bares his teeth?
Groceries Code Adjudicator Mark White has proved his critics wrong with interventions against not one but two of the world’s biggest retailers
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Brits eat less fruit & veg, is ‘5 a day’ still the right approach?
Fruit & veg consumption has slumped, despite widespread awareness of the 5 a day campaign. Is a new approach needed?
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NewsSpeed up deforestation efforts ahead of EU law change, urge retailers in Northern Ireland
The upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will bring new requirements for fmcg businesses in NI and the rest of the UK – but the government is yet to provide any clarity or support
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NewsDelivery driver assault amendment won’t feature in Crime Bill
Unions, aggregators, riders had hoped for new standalone offence of assaulting a delivery person while on duty
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NewsPhilip Morris claims government heated tobacco illegal ad warning is ‘wrong’
Marlboro-maker Philip Morris has hit back at the government’s warning to supermarkets that advertising heated tobacco products is unlawful.
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Comment & OpinionSpending review shows food is low in government pecking order
Defra is one of the big losers in the review, says former FDF boss Ian Wright. It’s clear that Chancellor Rachel Reeves doesn’t worry much about the food and drink industry
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NewsAldi delisting trial: Adjudicator wins High Court fight to step in
A High Court judge this week ruled that Adjudicator Mark White should be allowed to intervene in the Aldi case
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NewsScottish government backtracks on plans for draconian HFSS clampdown
Holyrood has rowed back on plans for a ban on all promotions of HFSS products, instead announcing it would mirror the promotions ban brought in under the last Westminster government
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NewsEPR: government agrees to explore alternative approach
The government is exploring an alternative approach to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme, in a move welcomed by the hospitality sector
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Comment & OpinionHealthy ultra-processed food is the future of nutrition
Healthy UPFs aren’t just permissible – they are necessary, says Leo Campbell, co-founder of Modern Baker
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Comment & OpinionA united approach to healthy food needs ‘bold, co-ordinated action’
With Tesco CEO Ken Murphy calling for mandatory reporting on the healthiness of food and drink sales, the call for industry to lead on tackling obesity is growing louder – and rightly so, says Karen Betts, chief executive at the Food & Drink Federation
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NewsKing recognises grocery sector in birthday honours list
Ocado Retail’s CEO and Holland & Barrett’s CFO are among those recognised on the King’s birthday honours list