FDF calls for subsidies to tackle CO2 shortages
Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has written to the government, warning that the food supply chain is “now seriously compromised by the disruptions in the supply of CO2.”
Folic acid to be added to UK flour to prevent spinal conditions in babies
The government has announced that folic acid will be added to British flour to help stop 200 birth defects a year.
UK CO2 shortages “could jeopardise food supplies”, says Bernard Matthews boss
Ranjit Singh Boparan, CEO of Bernard Matthews, has warned that the crisis ‘could ruin Christmas’ unless the government intervenes.
John Lewis charters additional ship space to ensure Christmas stock
The company said it was taking a series of measures to ensure their Christmas stock arrives in the UK on time.
FSA backs new annual report into ‘the state of the nation’s plate’
At its September Board meeting, FSA members voted in favour of the publishing of an annual report on food standards, to be launched in 2022.
