Fund opened to reduce food waste
A fund has been opened by the government, to substantially reduce waste from food businesses, under a multi-million pound pilot scheme. Food redistribution organisations in England will be able to bid into a £5 million pot to help them overcome the financial barrier...
Food industry responds to rejected Brexit deal
The food industry has voiced its opinion on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal being rejected by 230 votes in Parliament. The defeat is said to be the largest for a sitting government in history. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has now tabled a vote of no confidence...
Marks & Spencer announces further 17 proposed store closures
Food retailer, Marks & Spencer has announced the next 17 UK stores proposed for closure as it reshapes its UK store estate. The proposed store closures have been named as: Ashford, Barrow, Bedford, Boston, Buxton, Cwmbran, Deal, Felixstowe, Huddersfield, Hull,...
Proposed restrictions on food promotions slammed by FDF
The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has strongly criticised the Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on proposed restrictions for food promotions. The 12-week consultation asks whether there should be more restrictions on how retailers promote food...
Iceland Foods responds to minimum wage breach claims
Retailer Iceland Foods has responded to claims from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that it breached national minimum wage rules by operating of a Christmas saving scheme for employees. The voluntary scheme allowed employees to have sums deducted from their wages which...
