All Government policy articles – Page 5
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Comment & OpinionDRS shows what works but other packaging policies need fixing
the release of the retailer handling fees was, as one source puts it, the moment it “all became real”
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NewsPetrol up, diesel down in ‘unusual’ May price split
The average price per litre of unleaded increased from 157p to 159.4p, while diesel fell from 188.4p to 183.9p
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Comment & OpinionVape disposal: Why the single-use ban hasn’t solved the problem
More than six million vapes are still being discarded incorrectly every week – and without a mandatory deposit scheme nothing will change, says Carla Brian, director of public affairs & partnerships at Biffa
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Reeves’ food tariff cuts actually help to lower inflation?
The food & drink industry is sceptical the plans will have any effect
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NewsFood bosses unveil ‘bold’ new programme to tackle workforce crisis
IGD said there was ‘growing consensus’ that there needed to be a step-change in support for young people to enter the industry to prevent a generation from being left behind
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Comment & OpinionHospitality wants a VAT cut. But so does everyone else
Tom Kerridge is to spearhead #VATsTheProblem, a campaign calling on the government to halve the VAT rate on the food and drink served in eateries, boozers and the like
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NewsACS warns on cost of employment flexibility reforms
The ACS highlighted the existing ways retailers provide two-sided flexibility and security for colleagues
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NewsUK food security at risk as cold chain ‘ignored’ in resilience planning
The cold chain network was ’dangerously exposed’ to supply chain shocks, warned the Cold Chain Federation
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NewsHidden boat ownership risks fuelling illegal fishing in UK waters, study says
In its ‘Whose Boat Is This’ study, NGO ClientEarth found holes in UK law, which does not require ‘ultimate boat ownership’ disclosure, were potentially benefiting ships engaged in ‘illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing’
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Category ReportHow suppliers are building back trust in babycare
No category demands trust more than babycare – and that trust has been seriously shaken
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Category ReportBrands clean up recipes to meet new guidelines
Babyfood market leader Ella’s Kitchen, which featured heavily in BBC Panorama’s 2025 investigation, seems eager to improve its nutritional credentials
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NewsDeposit return scheme handling fees for retailers announced
Exchange for Change, the not-for-profit body appointed last year as the scheme’s deposit management organisation, released the sums today
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NewsPremier Foods first to voluntarily report healthier sales under FDTP framework
Premier Foods has become the first major branded manufacturer to voluntarily publish healthier sales data using the government’s Food Data Transparency Partnership framework, ahead of expected mandatory reporting rules
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: surplus food, Gen Z drinkers and vegan principles
The government’s ambition to triple food redistribution over the next 10 years is very welcome, but the next phase must be practical
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NewsFood redistribution charities rebrand as Felix and warn of ‘perfect storm’ from Iran war
The newly merged body revealed it would from now be known simply as Felix, honouring the name of Felix Byam Shaw
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NewsBrits don’t believe food prices are Europe's cheapest, YouGov poll
Despite the case made by the sector that UK grocery prices are the cheapest in western Europe, consumers don’t buy it
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Comment & OpinionCost of living tariffs ‘blitz’ will save shoppers 4p per week if all goes to plan
The underwhelming cost of living’ blitz’ will likely be treated with contempt
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NewsOurCoop faces member backlash over executive bonuses amid profit slump
A source told The Grocer colleagues had previously been informed bonuses would not be paid this year because of business performance
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Comment & OpinionThe CMA means business – and grocers are in its sights
Drip pricing, fake reviews and a £4.2m fine: the CMA’s first year is a warning for all grocers, says Duncan Reed, partner in Birketts’ regulatory and corporate defence team
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the food industry make healthy diets the most affordable?
A British Nutrition Foundation report sets out a blueprint for action on obesity, urging retailers and suppliers to take the lead