Autumn Budget draws mixed reactions from food industry
Trade bodies from across the food supply chain have welcomed elements of the new Budget but expressed disappointment over others.
Survey of food manufacturing industry finds dip in sales to Northern Ireland
A study conducted by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) found its members had reported a reduced number of sales to Northern Ireland across the board.
Food assurance scheme Red Tractor appoints new vice chair
Alistair Mackintosh, who has held the position of Red Tractor sector chair for beef and lamb, has been appointed the organisation’s new vice chair.
Haulage industry renews call for action on HGV driver crisis
Coordinated by the Road Haulage Association, members and trade bodies have written a letter to the Prime Minister to ask for help in finding a full and workable solution to the critical shortage of HGV drivers.
Tesco groceries app rebooted after suspected hack
Tesco’s website and app is back up after a hack left thousands of customers unable to access their groceries when shopping online at the weekend.
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.