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Current labelling rules are “confusing, inconsistent and unfair” says NFU Scotland
A policy paper has been published by the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, calling for “urgent reform” of UK food labelling regulations.
Defra commissions framework to improve food sector sustainability
A Data Sharing Infrastructure and governance model for the UK’s agri-food supply chain has been commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.
Consumers turn to high protein and fibre options in January
According to the latest Worldpanel by Numerator figures, demand for healthy options rose in January with sales of cottage cheese up 50%.
The Tofoo Co acquires German plant-based manufacturer
UK tofu brand The Tofoo Co Ltd has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Topas, a German-based manufacturer of organic plant-based products.
NFU calls for “sensible approach” to SPS deal
The National Farmers’ Union has highlighted a need for a “sensible, phased transitional approach” to alignment with the EU as part of the future sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
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Brexit insight
Food figures respond to Government’s no-deal Brexit notices
Responding to the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the Food and Drink Federation along with other industry representatives have expressed their concerns. Today (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on...
Food bills could rise 12% post-Brexit
The UK’s largest supermarkets have issued a stark warning that a no-deal Brexit would force up the price of the average weekly shopping trolley by as much as 12%. According to the retailers, some staples are expected to rise considerably more because of tariffs. For...
Food manufacturers seeing rising costs
More than three quarters of manufacturers expect input prices to rise during the remainder of 2018, according to a survey from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). More than half of those polled had seen increased ingredient costs (62%), increased packaging costs...
Lords Committee seek answers on food safety post-Brexit
Clarity is being sought by The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee on plans for food safety risk management post-Brexit. The committee have written to Steve Brine MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health, seeking answers. The...
Irish food sector preparing for Brexit
It has been revealed that 74% of Irish food companies have made progress in preparing for potential outcomes of Brexit on their business. The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, recently launched the 2018 ‘Brexit Barometer’, a survey of 117 Irish food,...
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