
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.
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.
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.
Red Tractor and YouGov have launched their “Trust in Food” Index, which aims to capture the UK public’s attitudes to food and drink.
The government has announced that folic acid will be added to British flour to help stop 200 birth defects a year.
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.
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.