All Government policy articles – Page 128
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NewsHealth groups clash over new Eatwell Guide
20 NGOs released a joint statement in support of the revised Eatwell Plate
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Analysis & FeaturesEU gives glyphosate 18-month extension
The current approval period for the herbicide will be extended until the end of 2017
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NewsRachael Maskell appointed shadow environment secretary
York MP replaces Kerry McCarthy who stepped down over Jeremy Corbyn’s “lacklustre” referendum campaign
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NewsAOS accuses industry of blunting sugar reduction plans
Group claims “multiple sources” have suggested ministers are set to announce plans for a target of a 20% reduction
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NewsFSA set to appeal High Court ruling over DSM exemption for Newby
Newby Foods won a four-year court battle against the FSA over the classification of its meat products earlier this year
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Analysis & FeaturesGlyphosate licence renewal - 23 June's other crucial decision
Next Thursday won’t just see a vote on Brexit. EU member states will also decide the future of glyphosate
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NewsNFRN calls for 5p bag charge to be extended to small shops
Survey indicates 42% of customers confused that only some outlets imposed the levy
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Analysis & FeaturesModern slavery: is grocery doing enough?
There are an estimated 13,000 slaves in the UK. But is grocery doing enough to respond to the Modern Slavery Act?
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NewsAction on Sugar calls for health warnings on fizzy drink ads
Posters for fizzy drinks in California will have to feature warnings from 25 July
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NewsHigh Court rejects appeal against plain packaging for tobacco
The first phase of the European Tobacco directive comes into force today
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Comment & OpinionExchequer secretary Damian Hinds: get set for the new pound coin
The chancellor recently announced that production of the new and highly secure £1 coin has started
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NewsAdjudicator plans to double GCA retail levy to £2m
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon plans to double the levy imposed on grocers to fund her investigation
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NewsConsumers on board with George Osborne's levy on sugar
The latest Bridgethorne Shopper Index for The Grocer also revealed high consumer awareness of the levy
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Analysis & FeaturesCan convenience cover the cost of the national living wage?
Nine months after the chancellor first announced a higher wage for British workers it’s time for c-stores to pay up
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NewsCalls for sugary food taxes as obesity levels keep rising
ICL report also calls for government’s to take measures to reduce the price of healthy food
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NewsPosh retailers to be hardest hit by the sugar levy
Waitrose and Ocado are set to have the largest proportion of own-label products in the firing line of sugar levy
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Analysis & FeaturesThe EU: the good, the bad and the bendy
What did the EU ever do for us? We assess some of the key pieces of legislation affecting grocery over the last 50 years
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Analysis & FeaturesSoft drinks left carrying the can with sugar levy
With 54% of soft drink SKUs set to be subject to the sugar levy how will suppliers respond?
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Comment & OpinionZero hours contracts: a ban would harm businesses and workers
Banning zero hours contracts would not guarantee a minimum number of hours
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Comment & OpinionThe sugar tax: cleverly crafted all round
It is unthinkable that the soft drinks industry will not continue its journey of innovation and reformulation