Food industry bodies react to Precision Breeding Bill
Legislation to cut red tape and support the development of new technologies to grow “more resistant, nutritious, and productive crops” was introduced in Parliament last week.
CCF calls on government to ease restrictions hampering renewable energy installations
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has called on government to ease the planning restrictions “currently hampering” installation of renewable energy infrastructure and to provide grant funding for large capital energy efficiency investments.
FSA launches consultation on additional NFCU investigatory powers
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation seeking views from the public, public health professionals and food sector partners on the proposed enhancement of the investigatory powers of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
Irish PM calls potential NI Protocol trade war “unnecessary”
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said a UK-EU trade war, because of possible changes to the current Brexit deal, would be “shocking” and “unnecessary”.
Winners revealed at FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 ceremony
The winners of the 2022 FMT Food Industry Awards were announced on Wednesday evening 25th May at a black-tie dinner and ceremony hosted by chef Matt Tebbutt of TV’s Saturday Kitchen, held at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
M&S announces exit from Russia, UK store closures and hit to sales
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has made a series of announcements, which include UK store closures, predicted declines in sales and its plans to fully pull out of the Russian market following the invasion of Ukraine.