All Government policy articles – Page 17
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NewsChallenge over precision-bred GMO plants regulation heads to High Court
Environmental advocacy group Beyond GM and others have brought a judicial review against the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025
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NewsFarmers facing bill of at least £340m a year if oil prices remain high
Red diesel prices have soared by almost 70% since the start of the conflict
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NewsPoultry industry calls for government action as consumers face price increases
The British Poultry Council warned that the ongoing conflict had triggered supply disruptions that could push up prices
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NewsFood bosses call for government intervention as inflation forecast skyrockets
Today the FDF released a revised forecast predicting food inflation could rise at more than triple the rate it was predicting in September
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NewsNew Farming & Food Partnership Board pledges to drive growth in British farming
It follows the inaugural meeting of the Farming & Food Partnership Board on 25 March
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NewsUK sees record export growth, but US sales slump after Trump’s tariffs
While total global exports topped £25bn for the first time, growth slumped in H2 in the US, while sales to the EU still fell far short of pre-Brexit levels
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: EU reset, oral care, and redistributing recalls
No one in our industry needs a lecture on food security, resilience or the importance of a strong supply chain
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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: Navigating the risks and rewards for c-stores
Retailers have just 18 months to prepare for the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme – and the clock is ticking. Join industry experts to learn from Ireland’s DRS rollout as they tackle the practical challenges facing c-stores, from choosing the right reverse vending machine to turning DRS into a customer loyalty opportunity.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs food & drink ready for the EU reset?
Talks on an SPS deal are advancing, with an eye on 2027 implementation – but it is feared the industry is not prepared for the scale of adjustment
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NewsFSA in crunch talks with government to meet SPS deal funding gap
The FSA has warned it requires an increase in funding to implement the EU reset
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NewsEnsus gets £100m government bailout to restart CO2 gas production
The move was designed to ‘safeguard’ supply of the gas – a critical feedstock for the food sector – amid the Iran conflict, the government said
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NewsNPM consultation: industry and health groups react
The DHSC published a consultation yesterday on the new nutrient profiling model (NPM), to run until June
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Comment & OpinionEU reset deal: why the ‘SPS agreement’ needs a rebrand
The government needs to engage substantively with business to help maintain supply chain consistency, says FDF CEO Karen Betts
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Comment & OpinionUK health messaging should follow the Danish example
The UK population is broadly aware of many sensible health messages, yet all are seemingly impossible to achieve, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation
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Comment & OpinionBabyfood guidelines: why we’re still waiting for real progress
It is encouraging to see the industry taking steps, however we caution against mistaking partial adherence for meaningful progress
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NewsMeat and dairy threaten food security, Vegan Society claims
The group made the claim following the release of its new Food Security Briefing, which revealed the UK’s meat and dairy heavy diet undermined its food security
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NewsSoft Drinks Industry Levy expansion to have ‘extremely small’ impact, IFS warns
Changes would reduce the average per-person calorie intake by just 0.3 kcal per day, according to the IFS
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NewsRetailers welcome government crackdown on late payments
The measures, described as the toughest crackdown in 25 years, will give the Small Business Commissioner new powers to investigate poor payment practices and issue fines worth tens of millions for repeat offenders
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NewsEPR winning bidder promises collaboration to get scheme tax back on track
‘Every organisation across the supply chain brings valuable experience to the table,’ said Karen Graley, head of UK Packaging PRO. ‘We absolutely want to harness that’
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NewsOnly smallest abattoirs to receive ‘maximum support’ under new FSA proposals
Existing discounts for official controls are set to be dramatically scaled back, under FSA proposals