All Government policy articles – Page 91
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NewsGarlic supply to UK hit by disruption in Ukraine and Spain, says importer
Pan United attributed “some disruptions” to rising fuel costs
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s next for the 120 CBD brands not on the FSA’s list?
The FSA says brands not on its list should be removed from sale – but many are on shelves at major retailers such as Sainsbury’s and Amazon
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Analysis & FeaturesThe towns taking junk food bans into their own hands
Following the success of TfL’s junk food ad ban, over 80 local councils plan to follow suit. Could chocolate and cheeseburgers soon disappear from billboards forever?
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NewsGVMS operational again – but Dover delays forecast to increase ahead of Easter
Prioritisation system to help perishable goods get through long queues not a realistic option, says environment secretary
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NewsRed meat exports to US surge as value doubles year on year
Exports of pork rose almost 50% to 592 tonnes, valued at £1.8m – up from £1.2m in January 2021
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NewsCod and salmon prices leap in first quarter as doubts about Russian exports grow
Mintec data show rises are due to ‘inflationary environment’ and impact of sanctions on Russia
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NewsReport defends reformulation programme amid calls for mandatory HFSS targets
An FDF report includes fresh data from Kantar Worldpanel showing FDF members’ products contribute 10% fewer calories to the average shopping basket than in 2017
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News‘Dangerously high’ levels of sugar in on-the-go sweet snacks slammed
Reducing sugar consumption to recommended intakes could ‘save the NHS £500m annually’, a new report from Action on Sugar claims
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NewsHeating costs add further threat to UK produce sector
Inflationary pressures are driving growers to plant fewer crops
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NewsFood export curbs spreading as Ukraine war fuels global commodity turmoil
Vegetable oils and seeds have been the worst-hit commodities
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Comment & OpinionFour solutions for retailers and brands ahead of HFSS regulations
It’s apparent we are missing great opportunities to feature the virtues of our own products, says Steve Burdett, commercial director Western Europe, NielsenIQ Brandbank
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Comment & OpinionLabour crisis: will Efra Committee’s biting report at last prompt the ‘radical rethink’ needed?
Efra’s report laid bare the litany of policy failures over which the government had presided
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NewsHopes of HFSS delay crushed as government presses ahead with plans for promotions ban
The guidance accused the food industry’s promotional environment of flying in the face of its healthy eating guidelines
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NewsSoaring fuel prices set to make fishing ‘uneconomical’
Crews throughout the UK had decided not to go fishing at all in recent months
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Comment & OpinionWill mandatory calorie labelling actually help tackle obesity in the UK?
Doubts have already been raised over whether calorie labelling on menus will make much difference in the fight against obesity
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Comment & OpinionInflation and supply chain shortages threaten global food security
Government shows little sign of appreciating the strategic importance of food security for the world as a whole, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsHaulier IT meltdown adds to delays at Dover
Issues with HMRC’s GVMS system come as bad weather and ferry shortages have caused delays at the port
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NewsEfra Committee slams government response to on-farm labour crisis
A damning report found the government had been too slow to act on numerous warnings of labour shortages caused by Brexit and the pandemic
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NewsSajid Javid faces pressure to release sugar reduction report
The Grocer revealed earlier this month that the report looks set to be published a full year behind schedule
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NewsWhite fish tariff postponed following seafood sector concerns
The government had originally planned on introducing additional duties of 35% on white fish originating in Russia and Belarus at the end of March