UK takes aim at food insecurity at global summit
The UK has announced millions of pounds of funding to…
The UK has announced millions of pounds of funding to prevent food insecurity in some of the poorest parts of the world.
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The UK has announced millions of pounds of funding to…
The UK has announced millions of pounds of funding to prevent food insecurity in some of the poorest parts of the world.
After Rishi Sunak rowed back on several climate commitments, Raphael…
After Rishi Sunak rowed back on several climate commitments, Raphael Podselver from ProVeg International, a co-host of Food4Climate at COP28, examines the implications of this decision and what it means for the food industry.
Multiple sources have suggested that the UK Government is in…
Multiple sources have suggested that the UK Government is in talks with retailers to launch a voluntary price cap scheme.
Rishi Sunak will be meeting food industry actors at the…
Rishi Sunak will be meeting food industry actors at the UK Farm to Fork Summit to discuss growth and innovation opportunities for the food industry.
The NFU has said that, following egg shortages, other farming…
The NFU has said that, following egg shortages, other farming sectors could be threatened by “immediate supply chain issues caused by a lack of fairness for farmers and growers”.
Erik Millstone examines the precarious nature of food safety in…
Erik Millstone examines the precarious nature of food safety in the UK after the Brexit referendum and points out that prevention is always better than cure.
Thérèse Coffey has been appointed as the UK’s Secretary of…
Thérèse Coffey has been appointed as the UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Food bank users are saying no to many root vegetables…
Food bank users are saying no to many root vegetables “because they can’t afford to boil them”, says Iceland's MD.
Anticipation is building ahead of the Spring Statement and so…
Anticipation is building ahead of the Spring Statement and so are calls for support from the food and beverage industry, which is groaning under the weight of supply chain pressures and savage price hikes.
The alcohol sector looks to be the biggest winner from…
The alcohol sector looks to be the biggest winner from the Autumn 2021 Budget, though scratch beneath the surface and it seems like not all corners of the industry will benefit from the proposed policies.
The food and drink industry has called on the UK…
The food and drink industry has called on the UK Government to provide more support as hospitality venues start their countdown to reopening.
Industry has welcomed additional Government support for UK hospitality, but…
Industry has welcomed additional Government support for UK hospitality, but SIBA says small breweries are being left out.
The British government has promised to combat obesity, but how…
The British government has promised to combat obesity, but how can they do this if they refuse to protect farmers and UK food imports? Read Chris Elliott’s latest column…
Bureau Veritas (BV) has stated that it believes the packaging…
Bureau Veritas (BV) has stated that it believes the packaging levy is likely to aid companies looking to incorporate the principles of circular economy into their operations by helping to create new markets for recyclable materials that have traditionally ended up in landfill.
Recently appointed UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered his first…
Recently appointed UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered his first Budget in the House of Commons, announcing the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, including the introduction of a plastic packaging tax and the fact that tax will not be increased on alcoholic drinks.