CEIH calls on Government to protect standards in Agriculture Bill
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has welcomed the news that an amendment to Agriculture Bill, requiring food imports to meet domestic standards, was voted through in the House of Lords. Despite assurances from Ministers that UK standards will not...
Whitworths sees sales boom during coronavirus
Snacking and ingredients firm Whitworths saw a “significant sales increase” during lockdown with a turnover of more than £117 million, according to the company’s annual financial results. While sales were up as a result of the pandemic, Whitworths added that it had...
Chancellor unveils ‘winter economy plan’ for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced another support scheme for UK businesses which will replace the existing furlough scheme. The winter economy plan will see the Government and employers pay one-third of workers equivalent salary each for the next six months from...
Turbulence expected for UK food-to-go market
The UK food-to-go market has experienced significant challenges in 2020 and will continue to be impacted by Covid-19 over the next three years, according to the latest forecast from IGD. The new research, formed in consultation with the industry, predicts that the...
UK listed as “exemplar” as part of Food Waste Reduction Roadmap
The UK has been named “exemplar” in its efforts to reduce food waste, with the annual progress report published by WRAP and IGD now receiving the support of more than 210 businesses across the food industry. The UK’s Food Waste Reduction Roadmap and its strategy of...
