All Government policy articles – Page 6
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NewsScottish government unveils details of controversial supermarket price cap plans
More than 20 originations wrote to the SNP leader yesterday urging him to abandon his price cap plans, which they said would fail to address the root causes of the cost of living crisis
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NewsPromotions and price cuts keep a lid on rising inflation
Inflation on fresh produce fell in August as retailers focused their promotions on summer lines, according to the latest BRC-NIQ sales monitor data
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Comment & OpinionThe healthy food tax hiding in the lunchbox aisle
Healthy packed lunches cost 45% more than unhealthy ones, but the gap varies widely by retailer, suggesting this is a category management problem that should be solvable, says Patrick Finlay, MD at The Category Management Company
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NewsCalls for Cobra committee-style mechanism to oversee supply chain challenges
Industry should be at the heart of any government work to bolster resilience and food security, urged Marco Forgione, director general of the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade
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Feature SynopsisFocus On Wales: 14 November
Can Plaid Cymru pull off its plan to develop a food strategy for Wales?
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NewsAsda hails ‘life-changing’ £1m investment into community spaces
Over the past year the supermarket’s Local Community Spaces Fund had had a ‘life-changing impact’ on people’s lives in towns and villages across the UK, Asda said.
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Comment & OpinionDRS: Is the UK rollout back on track?
With a huge amount to do if DRS is to hit its October 2027 deadline, there is surely a far greater chance of success with industry calling the shots rather than being pulled in different directions by Westminster, Holyrood or the Senedd
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NewsPoundland latest retailer to knock loyalty cards and ‘fake discounts’
Poundland has dubbed itself ‘the home of anti-silly prices’ in ads featuring a wrestler – the Poundland Pounder – tearing downs signs that say ‘fake discount’
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Comment & OpinionFibre claim labelling rules are stuck in transit
M&S wants the government to fix Britain’s absurd nutrition claim rules and it’s a fight worth backing, says Mike Coppen-Gardner, founder and CEO of WeAreSPQR
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NewsThree-quarters of secondary school menus breach food standards, industry finds
Repeated violation examples of unhealthy options being offered during breakfast and break times were found, including crisps and branded confectionery
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Comment & OpinionA huge response is needed to beat organised crime in the UK
The government has started to respond, but its £30m pledge will barely scratch the surface
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Analysis & FeaturesInside organised crime’s grip on UK high streets
Organised crime gangs are exploiting Britain’s high streets on an industrial scale - and legitimate retailers are paying the price
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NewsNext year’s home-grown food production at risk
The NFU delivered the warning as it outlined two ‘key investments’ to support British farmers and growers who ‘are at a financial crisis point’ thanks to the worst drought in 50 years and the ongoing war in the Middle East
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NewsIndustry reacts to Wales appointment of Exchange for Change
Industry reacts to DRS ‘milestone’ moment
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NewsDRS breakthrough as Wales appoints Exchange for Change as administrator
The appointment of the DMO will raise hopes that a joined-up launch is still possible
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Comment & OpinionRetailers are central to the next chapter of the smoke-free journey
New regulations are imminent – but much of what retailers will be asked to do will already feel very familiar, says Caroline Cerny of Action on Smoking & Health
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NewsExchange for Change strongly denies DRS launch is facing ‘collapse’
Waste processors and recycling bosses have warned the government the deposit return scheme is facing a series of logistical barriers too serious to overcome
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NewsMorrisons offers 1,000 apprenticeships with focus on ‘traditional craft’ skills
Morrisons will offer 1,000 young people apprenticeships in its stores, head office and across its manufacturing supply chain by 2030, as part of its new Proper Jobs: Fresh Start programme
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NewsBurnham ‘boost’ leaves consumer confidence at highest levels since February
A return to cooler ‘shopping-friendly’ temperatures over the next few weeks will see families return to the high street, according to the latest BRC-Opinium data
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NewsUK fruit & veg supplies exposed to climate change, Food Foundation says
The study found 90% of the UK’s top 20 fruit & vegetable supply partners were moderately to severely vulnerable to the effects of the shifting climate, with Kenya, Egypt and Peru among the most exposed