MPs call for further action from food industry over HFSS foods
The Health and Social Care Committee has called for Government to prioritise preventing obesity over the interests of the food industry.
Food leaders send open letter to future PM outlining resilience plan
The NFU, BRC, FDF and UKHospitality have joined together to urge those running for Prime Minister to back a five-point plan for a more resilient UK food system.
Defra releases Farming Roadmap 2050
Government has claimed the 25-year Farming Roadmap will give English farmers certainty beyond the next harvest and promised “immediate action” to boost farm profitability.
FDF research uncovers economic hit for manufacturers from NPM overhaul plans
The Food and Drink Federation has shared new research from Oxford Economics, which reveals that Government plans to overhaul food policy by changing the NPM could cost food businesses millions.
SPS agreement risks weakening Britain’s food security, says FPC
The Fresh Produce Consortium has warned that the fresh produce supply chain could see major costs and disruption as a result of the Government’s UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Stephen Morgan MP appointed Defra Minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a number of ministerial appointments following a Cabinet reshuffle on 12th June.