All Government policy articles – Page 183
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NewsNo evidence for soaring obesity, NOF lobbyist Tam Fry admits
Campaigners who claimed the UK faced soaring obesity admitted they had “no evidence” to back up a ‘doomsday scenario’.
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NewsDH wants new Deal to tackle unhealthy food promotions
The government has given retailers and suppliers a “short window” to agree a voluntary clampdown on promoting HFSS.
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NewsTax high-sugar products, says Responsibility Deal chief
High-sugar products should be hit with a new tax, a senior figure behind the government’s Responsibility Deal has said.
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NewsMinimum wage hike would hit small businesses, trade warns
Trade associations have warned chancellor George Osborne that above-inflation increases in the national minimum wage will hurt small businesses.
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NewsJoint taskforce guns for alcohol duty fraud
A new joint taskforce has been launched in a bid to tackle alcohol duty fraud.
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NewsWest Country beef and lamb win protected food status
West Country Beef, West Country Lamb and Anglesey Sea Salt have gained protected EU status…
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NewsObesity 'doomsday' claims exaggerated: UK Health Forum
A “doomsday “ scenario for obesity levels in the UK predicted by health campaigners is an exaggeration, according to the UK Health Forum.
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NewsDH changes tack again over salt reduction strategy
The government has axed another key plank in its salt strategy after opposition from retailers and health groups.
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Analysis & FeaturesCASH heaps pressure on suppliers with sugar switch
Sugar is being portrayed as the new demon, but is the latest campaign from NGOs based on common sense or “snake oil science”?
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NewsPaterson urges people to buy more British food
Farmers, food manufacturers and the government should do more to encourage people to buy British food, environment secretary Owen Paterson has said.
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NewsDefra under pressure from budget cuts, MPs warn
Swingeing budget cuts could hinder Defra’s ability to handle a variety of challenges, an influential committee of MPs has warned.
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NewsSmart Swaps campaign offers money-off vouchers on groceries
People are being encouraged to switch to diet drinks and low-fat milk in a new government-backed Change4Life TV ad campaign.
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NewsScotland looks to boost poultry industry as it quizzes retailers
The Scottish government has asked UK supermarkets to clarify their poultry sourcing policies - the first step in its new plan to increase demand for poultry produced in Scotland.
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NewsMP calls for extension of beer duty freeze
An MP has tabled an early day motion calling for the government to extend its freeze on beer duty.
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Analysis & FeaturesU-turn of the year: plain packs
The PM is a fan of plain packs so it was a surprise when in June the government said it was putting plans on hold…
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InterviewsBrandon Lewis means business as he plans high street revival
New high streets minister Brandon Lewis on the “amazing” Portas, the new £1bn package, and that “load of crap” comment…
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NewsMcDonald's joins high streets forum as retail focus is diluted
The government has given fast food chain McDonald’s a new role in the future of the high street.
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NewsElliott review on horsemeat scandal: Reaction
Industry bodies have welcomed the publication of Professor Chris Elliott’s interim review into the UK food chain, with different groups highlighting different messages
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NewsHow to make a 30p gourmet burger: Elliott review case study
Retailers and other food businesses must be prepared to ask tougher questions about whether certain deals are “too good to be true” and create buyer incentives based on “thoughtful procurement” instead of just price.
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NewsFood labelling powers should go back to FSA, Elliott says
The responsibility for policy on compositional labelling should revert from Defra to the Food Standards Agency, Prof Elliott’s review has recommended.