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Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight is being replaced by the new Customs Declarations Service (CDS) from 1st October and food businesses will then need to make all their import declarations using CDS.

A new eco concept store from Aldi has been designed with sustainable building materials with a view to reduce carbon consumption and to reduce life-cycle carbon emissions.

New figures indicate that the food industry has seen a distinct shift in funding from the early part of the decade, compared to the latter period.

Food and fresh food inflation prices in September hit another high, peaking at what is claimed to be the highest on record, according to the British Retail Consortium’s latest figures.

Labour will not rule out banning the government HFSS restrictions to take place next year, according to Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

NFU Scotland say that Scotland’s farmers are being consulted by Scottish Government on a future agricultural policy in an information void.

Following LXi REIT’s announcement on 22nd September 2022 to acquire 18 Sainsbury’s stores, the company has decided not to proceed further with the portfolio purchase.

Following the highly successful meat industry awards ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 15th September, organisers report that take up to support the 2023 event by the category partners is exceptional, with all categories expected to be allocated shortly.

Aldi has reported sales growth of 18.7%, which is its highest percentage increase during its 32 years of UK trading.

Food industry bodies have responded with a mixed reaction to details laid out in the Chancellor’s Growth Plan for the UK economy.