Chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation Karen Betts said she is “very much looking forward to working with” the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Ranil Jayawardena.

Nestlé launches a campaign to highlight potential flaws in public perceptions of the traffic-light system, ahead of restrictions on HFSS legislation due to come into place next month.

Trade bodies from across the UK food industry have welcomed the appointment of Liz Truss as new British PM, but stressed the need for action on current cost pressures.

The Food and Drink Federation Scotland has outlined a seven-point plan which it claims will support the food and drink industry by helping it avoid further increases to the cost of food.

Aldi has announced plans to remove best before dates from around 60 of its own brand products in a bid to help tackle food waste in homes.

Arla Foods has warned that global milk production is expected to decline further and contribute to sustained high dairy prices.