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“There are no plans to scrap EPR” as businesses report further pressure
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has officially confirmed that the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging will not be scrapped.
Morrisons to close “loss-making” convenience stores
UK retailer Morrisons has revealed that it will close a number of company owned convenience stores as part of its plan to reduce financial losses.
BRC predicts rising retail prices in the months ahead
The British Retail Consortium has highlighted that retailers are facing “significant cost pressures” as energy bills rise.
Sofina Foods Europe joins Tesco Sustainable Pig Group
UK supermarket Tesco has stated that protein manufacturer Sofina Foods Europe will join the Tesco Sustainable Pig Group, increasing the number of pigs supplied through the scheme by almost 30%.
Report urges UK food sector to “support healthier diets”
A report from the British Nutrition Foundation has called for the food industry to deliver evidence-based changes across the UK food environment to support “healthier diets”.
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Brexit insight
New border controls require a pragmatic approach to avoid collapse, says CCF
The Cold Chain Federation has commented on reports that Government is set to announce details of how post-Brexit regulatory checks on food and other imports will be introduced.
Rishi Sunak wins MPs over in Windsor Framework vote
MPs have voted by 515 to 29 in favour of the Prime Minister’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.
Trade reaction to agreement on NI protocol
A ‘new Windsor framework’ has been agreed with the European Union to overcome the trade barriers in Northern Ireland (NI) following Brexit.
Leaving the EU added £210 to household food bills says LSE
LSE research has found that Brexit has cost consumers a total of £5.8 billion in household food bills over the two years to the end of 2021.
Irish Sea border checks continue after DUP orders halt
Border checks have continued at ports in Northern Ireland despite DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ instruction to officials to cease on Wednesday night (2nd February), and the First Minister’s subsequent resignation on Thursday.
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