Defra pushes back waste reporting mandate until 2026
Defra has delayed the introduction of a mandate requiring businesses to report food waste figures.
Food Security Report considers challenges in the food chain
The Efra Select Committee has published its Food Security Report considering the challenges facing the UK food supply chain.
EPR policy delay is “bittersweet”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
“Retail competition issues have not been driving inflation”, says CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority’s latest report has found that competition issues have not been driving high inflation.
Fresh Produce Consortium boss warns Government over TOM plans
The chief executive of the UK’s Fresh Produce Consortium has urged Government to heed the Consortium’s warnings concerning its Target Operating Model.
FSA launches consultation on further legal powers for NFCU
The FSA has launched a new consultation on proposed additional investigatory powers, seeking opinion from food sector partners.
