Government launches plans for “fairer” food labelling
The UK Government has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to food labelling, which it claims will ensure consumers know exactly what’s in their shopping baskets.
New post-Brexit border controls will “jeopardise” food supply chain
Food industry trade bodies have raised their concerns about the UK Government’s proposed Border Target Operating Model.
‘Not for EU’ labelling plans threaten to reverse export growth, warns FDF
The introduction of mandatory GB wide ‘not for EU’ labelling threatens trade flows with the EU, the Food and Drink Federation has found.
Hampshire Cheese Company acquired by Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
Lancashire-based cheesemaker Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has announced that it has acquired Hampshire Cheese Company for an undisclosed sum.
2024 Spring Budget: Industry concerned about “muddle of poor regulation”
Inflation is set to fall below the 2% target a year earlier than forecast, the Chancellor has announced during his 2024 Spring Budget speech.
Food manufacturing investment sees “sustained decline”, says FDF
The FDF has released a report suggesting that Government “needs to do more” to help the sector to attract “vital” investment.