All Regulation articles – Page 19
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NewsPackUK bosses face anger as they try to explain EPR shortfall ‘catastrophe’
PackUK strategy director Esther Carter faced the awkward task of taking to the stage at the Birmingham Packaging Innovations conference, attended by hundreds of food companies and packaging bosses, to explain the situation
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NewsTwo-thirds of drivers to start tracking fuel prices
Around half of drivers polled (51%) said they would switch supermarkets if they spotted one offering cheaper fuel, according to the AA
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NewsEPR shock as PackUK warns bills may be reissued to cover shortfall
Pack UK told suppliers it had been inundated with a larger-than-anticipated volume of appeals against EPR invoices that landed in October.
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NewsCampaigners pile pressure on soy traders over Amazon deal withdrawal
Campaigners have composed an open letter to soy end-users to take action against major soy traders following their withdrawal from Amazon Soy Moratorium
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NewsAsda and Tesco join calls for further ‘family farm tax’ changes
The retailer has said the government should pause the implementation of the tax after ‘engaging with farmers and listening carefully to their concerns’
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Comment & OpinionFeedback: ASA and eco claims, HFSS rules and mackerel prices
This week’s letters page reveals the tightrope brands walk between clear claims, credible health regulation and responsible sourcing
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Category ReportHow can illegal cig sales be stubbed out? Trends in tobacco & vaping 2026
Counterfeit cigarettes undercut legitimate products and smoking alternatives. So, how are government and industry responding?
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NewsEfra Committee slams government engagement on EU SPS deal
Government caution around the EU reset and the impact it could have on the food sector was ’causing significant anxiety’, said Efra chair Alistair Carmichael
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NewsPenny Petroleum trials Forecourt Eye tech to tackle fuel theft
Forecourt Eye said the trial represented one of the most thorough tests of forecourt security and loss-prevention technology in the UK fuel retail sector
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NewsDisposable vape ban hits convenience footfall, as soft drinks and RTDs drive growth
Inflation and regulatory changes, including the disposable vape ban, have hit convenience particularly hard
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NewsPiccolo debuts ready meals for tots via exclusive Morrisons tie-up
The launch is being supported by a dedicated Piccolo-branded destination in branches of Morrisons
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NewsFuel Finder goes live as forecourts begin mandatory real-time price reporting
From this week retailers must report fuel price changes within 30 minutes, with the data set to appear in mapping software and price comparison apps
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NewsAsda claims health nudge trials are 10 times more effective than HFSS promos ban
The supermarket announced a partnership with Nesta in September 2023 to trial a series of ‘high-potential health interventions’ that could encourage shoppers towards more healthy baskets, based on the government’s own health score
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NewsCheeky Panda and Kit & Kin censured by ASA over eco claims
Cheeky Panda and Kit & Kin were investigated by the ads regulator after P&G complained about messaging on their websites
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NewsOne in seven restaurants on major delivery apps is a dark kitchen
An industry definition will bring dark kitchens ‘under strict planning and public health oversight for the first time’
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Comment & OpinionNew UK food health scores penalise consumers and undermine industry
The government’s updated nutrient profiling model will render all the previous reformulation effort worthless, says Craig Ralph, client services director at WeAreSPQR
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Comment & OpinionNew nutrient profiling model is at odds with scientific sentiment
Slavishly focusing on further reductions in fat, salt and sugar is at odds with the latest scientific consensus, consumer sentiment and retailer actions
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Category ReportThe cage conundrum: trends in eggs 2026
Demand for free-range eggs is up and a UK cage ban looms – but Ukrainian egg imports cast doubt on the government’s commitment to welfare
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Analysis & FeaturesCaffeine pouches: health hazard or next big energy trend?
Fuelled by social media sales, caffeine pouches are growing fast. Are they the next big energy trend or a health risk?
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NewsFarmers missing out on £1bn opportunity for public sector contracts
New figures have shown there is a significant missed opportunity for farmers to diversify their incomes by supplying high-quality, locally grown produce to the public sector