All Government policy articles – Page 158
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Comment & OpinionBrexit shambles just means there’s less time to get the right deal
It’s hard to predict what will happen next, but no matter what happens, it’s yet another setback for the UK’s Brexit talks with the EU – which we can ill afford
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NewsDefra fisheries paper set to propose quota system overhaul
The paper, called ‘Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations’ has been subject to multiple delays
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Analysis & FeaturesDealing with the Donald: how trade war will hit food & drink
Europe and the US have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on each other - so what effect would a full-blown trade war have?
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NewsDairy UK launches restructure as it gears up for Brexit
The move is part of a shift in strategy to focus on the promotion of British dairy products in the UK and abroad
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NewsScottish government opens deposit return scheme consultation
Respondents will be asked for views on a series of questions including what materials should be collected
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Comment & OpinionF*** business? It’s high time politicians started to address Brexit concerns
Politicians letting off hot air has become the theme of this week
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NewsSainsbury's drops behind Tesco in Adjudicator code compliance
Aldi rated top for fifth year in a row with 97% of suppliers saying it complied with the code consistently well or mostly
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NewsObesity Plan Mark 2: government considers HFSS promotions ban
Ministers announced they would pass legislation to ban so-called supermarket guilt lanes and buy one get one free deals
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NewsMigrant labour crisis sees 15% fall in soft fruit production
It follows a 63% drop in applications for seasonal positions last year, says British Summer Fruits
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NewsGovernment fund launched for companies reducing plastic waste
A new competition was launched today as part of the £20m Plastics Research and Innovation Fund
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NewsCalls grow for Apprenticeship Levy to be axed
Latest figures show starts are down on the previous year
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NewsPHE to reconsider name and shame tactics in war on sugar
Last month the DH body revealed the industry had failed to hit its sugar reduction target
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NewsUS trade war would be ‘devastating’ for Scotch whisky industry
The EU this week threatened to impose a 25% import tariff on American bourbon
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NewsEfra warns of Brexit threat to smaller fruit & veg suppliers
Smaller horticulture businesses could suffer if EU support mechanisms for farmers are not replicated, The Committee warns
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NewsWhyte & Mackay whisky claims industry first with 50cl bottle
The new bottle (rsp: £10), introduced in response to minimum unit pricing in Scotland, is on sale in c-stores
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Comment & OpinionGDPR has helped, but there's work to be done on data
GDPR legislation does indeed open up opportunities for brands to strengthen their data relationships with shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesGDPR, ready or not for the new data regulation rules?
This week sweeping new regulation comes into force in the UK transforming the rights, rules and risks that surround handling data
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Hotel Chocolat stop Waitrose 'copying' its bars?
When Waitrose introduced its new chocolate bars with a full-page ad last week, the publicity wasn’t the kind it hoped for
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NewsPoultry sector gets new apprenticeship scheme
The new scheme is designed to provide a pipeline of skilled workers for the industry and develop existing talent
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NewsGreat British Food Unit to face Efra probe
The Unit and its Food is Great campaign will be the subject of Efra’s Brand Britain inquiry