Campden BRI aims to control listeria with new survey
Campden BRI has begun an industry survey to gain an insight into how much control the food industry has over Listeria. Listeria monocytogenes (listeria) is a bacterium that causes an illness called listeriosis, and the new survey forms part of a new research project...
Supply chain managers issue warnings over US trade deals
A hasty trade deal with the United States could weaken food standards, lower worker protections and flood the market with cheap American imports according to the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS). A survey of 1,176 UK supply chain managers by CIPS...
GCA survey quizzes suppliers on retailers
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), Christine Tacon, is seeking experiences and views from suppliers and others in the sector on how the regulated retailers are complying with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice. By completing a survey, Tacon will be able to...
UK Brexit stance could lead to “worrying no deal” for food
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed concern that the UK’s stance and red lines for negotiations on a trade deal with the European Union (EU) could lead to a “worrying no deal” scenario for food in the United Kingdom (UK). Last week,...
Britain doesn’t need farmers: Leaked Treasury emails angers food industry
Dr Tim Leunig, one of the Government’s most senior advisors, has caused outrage after leaked emails claimed that Britain should abandon farmers and fishermen and move towards the model set by Singapore. The Mail on Sunday published the emails which contained messages...
