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Scottish Government posts call for evidence on grocery price caps

Sep 2, 2026

Scottish Government has published a consultation paper seeking views on the proposed legal price caps on essential food items sold by supermarkets amid push-back from industry.

Colman’s Mustard to be sold ahead of Unilever and McCormick merger

Sep 1, 2026

McCormick and Unilever have confirmed that English mustard brand Colman’s will be put up for sale as the two brands discuss the merging of their operations.

Public Procurement Taskforce welcomed by NFU Scotland

Sep 1, 2026

National Farmers’ Union Scotland has welcomed the launch of the Scottish Government’s Public Procurement Taskforce, stating that it represents an opportunity to get more Scottish food onto plates.

UK Salmonella cases linked to imported eggs rises to 259

Aug 28, 2026

The UK Health Security Agency is working with the Food Standards Agency to continue to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis t5.9411 in the UK.

M&S Farms to assess cattle welfare using AI system

Aug 27, 2026

M&S Food has employed AI-powered monitoring systems to monitor animal welfare across 46 of its dairy farms.

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McDonald’s becomes latest restaurant hit by supply chain issues

The fast-food restaurant chain has experienced difficulties in stocking a number of their branches due to a lack of HGV drivers amid a national shortage.

Supply chain calls for reform on HGV legislation

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Logistics UK have written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to inform the government of the worsening impact of driver shortages across the food supply industry.

Hauliers ‘avoiding’ food industry due to Brexit-related admin

Almost a third (31%) of haulage companies said they were having to avoid working with the food and drinks industry, due to increased checks and admin.

Welsh Affairs Committee’s report on Australia FTA welcomed by CIEH

“We share many of the concerns raised”, the CIEH has stated in response to a new report from the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Australia.