Environment Secretary outlines next steps to reduce food costs
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has set out further steps from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which will reportedly “drive down food costs”.
BFFF urges Government to “ease pressure” on frozen food industry
The British Frozen Food Federation has urged Government to consider the “unintended impact of recent political and fiscal changes” on UK food producers.
FDF calls for Government to collaborate with food industry
The Food and Drink Federation has called for Government to restore business confidence by “ensuring no further burdens” are added in the upcoming Budget.
Seasonal Worker Scheme visa numbers confirmed
The number of visas allocated for the 2026 SWS has been announced following a meeting between NFU president Tom Bradshaw and Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle.
UK food sector to benefit from export opportunities, says Defra
Defra has announced that British food producers will benefit from export opportunities estimated to be worth nearly £100 million.
PTF finds “unusual pressures” impacting UK food supply chain
In a submission to a cross party Parliamentary group, the Provision Trade Federation has set out that the UK Government “must take food supply more seriously”.