Waitrose halts mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns
UK supermarket Waitrose has suspended its mackerel sourcing in response to overfishing, with no time-frame as to when it will start sourcing mackerel again.
Report warns labour shortages are a “growing risk”
A report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that long-term structural workforce shortages across the UK food system pose a “growing risk” to national food security.
HAU seeks food industry view on waste reduction
Harper Adams University is seeking industry feedback on food waste, aiming to help shape a new global standard for reducing food waste.
Government to close EPR funding shortfall
PackUK has confirmed that there will be no change to disposal fees for Year 1 of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, following a shortfall in reported tonnage.
Food businesses observe “deterioration” of conditions in Q4
The latest State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation has revealed that over the “crucial” Q4 trading period, confidence amongst food manufacturers remained low at -31%.
