McVities warns biscuit prices may rise by around 5%
The manufacturer of brands such as Hobnobs, Jaffa Cakes and Penguins has said that the increasing costs of labour, raw ingredients and staff absences could see biscuit prices soar.
FSS launches consultation on new food compliance notices
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced an eight-week consultation on the introduction of new food ‘compliance notices’ (CNs), to help enforcement officers deal more fairly and quickly with suspected food standards contraventions.
Public overwhelmingly backs UK food, government-backed report finds
Red Tractor and YouGov have launched their “Trust in Food” Index, which aims to capture the UK public’s attitudes to food and drink.
Folic acid to be added to UK flour to prevent spinal conditions in babies
The government has announced that folic acid will be added to British flour to help stop 200 birth defects a year.
FSA backs new annual report into ‘the state of the nation’s plate’
At its September Board meeting, FSA members voted in favour of the publishing of an annual report on food standards, to be launched in 2022.
FSS offers support ahead of PPDS labelling law changes
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are offering practical guidance and online support for food businesses in Scotland, ahead of changes to laws on pre-packaged for direct sale (PPDS) foods.
