Defra announces egg labelling proposal to remove derogation period
Defra has announced proposed changes to egg labelling rules, which seek to enable free-range eggs to be labelled as such throughout housing measures.
Consumers want nature-friendly food production, says new research
According to research commissioned by Fair to Nature, over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise farming practices that preserve nature.
Sainsbury’s to use cardboard mushroom punnets to save on plastic
UK retailer Sainsbury’s is switching its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard to save 775 tonnes of plastic annually.
CIEH appoints new president
Mark Elliott CEnvH FCIEH has been announced as the new president of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
British frozen food sees volume and value growth in 2023
According to the BFFF, the frozen food industry has “continuously demonstrated outstanding performance” in 2023.
Report shows food supply chain considering production cuts to save on costs
The NFU has commissioned a report looking at horticulture production costs, which it found had increased by 39% in the past two years.