All Government policy articles – Page 153
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NewsFSA u-turns again on naming and shaming in campylobacter results
Food Standards Agency chiefs have said they will now ‘name and shame’ retailers in its quarterly campylobacter survey results.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood crime unit: will it deliver what Elliott calls for?
The UK is going to get a food crime unit. But will it deliver the protection Chris Elliott’s Horsegate report calls for?…
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Comment & OpinionFood crime unit in response to Chris Elliott is a start
Sometimes getting what you want is the last thing you need…
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NewsUK to trial food crime unit... but FSA must fund it
The UK is to get a dedicated food crime unit to better protect itself against criminals infiltrating the food industry…
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Analysis & FeaturesThe brave new world of dairy post-quota
Does a golden future lie ahead with a slashed trade deficit? Or will the UK struggle with production limitations?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the end of milk quotas will change EU dairy market
The ending of the EU milk quota regime next year will have radical implications for the British dairy industry.
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Comment & OpinionScottish independence: a dream as far as food & drink goes
Now that the big hitters in Scotland have given the thumbs down to independence, what do Scottish farmers say?…
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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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NewsUK to get dedicated food crime unit: government
A new dedicated unit to tackle crime in the food industry is being set up by the Food Standards Agency, the government has said.
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NewsUK must fight food crime, says final Elliott report
Food crime is happening in the UK and the government needs to set up a dedicated food crime unit, Professor Chris Elliott has said in his final report on the food supply chain.
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NewsPraise for new HMRC assault on duty fraud
Industry bodies have applauded a new HMRC crackdown on illicit alcohol and tobacco…
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NewsHeinz slashes ketchup sugar by 50% with stevia line
Heinz is launching a version of its ketchup that contains stevia, enabling it to slash sugar by 50%
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NewsScottish independence: Food and drink leaders oppose yes vote
Prominent figures in the food industry have spoken out against Scottish independence by signing a letter to The Scotsman newspaper.
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Comment & OpinionE-cigarettes in the dock
The World Health Organisation’s damning assessment of e-cigarettes will be dispiriting reading to suppliers
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NewsE-cigs should be banned indoors, says WHO in tough new report
The burgeoning e-cigarette market faces a powerful new challenge from the World Health Organisation, which today called for tough measures including banning the use of e-cig indoors.
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Comment & OpinionSainsbury's Holborn should not feel Gaza conflict pressure
In recent days we have seen a spike in shop protests, store invasions and boycotts of Israeli or kosher products…
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Analysis & FeaturesAs protestors descend on stores what should supermarkets do?
Sainsbury’s forced to apologise as store manager pulls kosher lines during pro-Palestinian protest…
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat the Russian export ban means for UK food and drink
Less than 1% of British food exports go to Russia, but restrictions could still have serious knock-on effects on UK prices…
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Comment & OpinionIndependent retailers are as responsible as the multiples
There has been a great deal of use, particularly by government, of the term ‘responsibility’ recently…
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NewsJuiceburst readies ‘schools approved’ soft drinks range
Juiceburst has announced the launch of a “schools approved” range of soft drinks ahead of upcoming government legislation.