There has been wide reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth Il which was announced from Buckingham Palace yesterday 8th September. Many across the sector have praised her devotion to public service.

Ocado Retail has announced that Hannah Gibson will take over the role of CEO later this month as from 20th September.

The Cold Chain Federation has published a plan that outlines measures that it claims, if enacted by government, will reduce the financial pressures on the supply chain caused by energy shortages.

Asda has announced that it will acquire 132 stores from the Co-operative Group as part of a strategy to move into the convenience market and “bring Asda value to more local communities.”

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.

A UK-wide consultation on proposed amendments to the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998, which requires the addition of certain nutrients to non-wholemeal wheat flour to protect public health, has been launched by the government.

NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has called on the UK government to make a decision regarding the current energy shortages that will benefit food suppliers and the wider UK supply chain.

Exports to both EU and non-EU markets have exceeded pre-Covid levels for the first time in the first half of 2022, according to new figures released by the Food and Drink Federation.

Food Standards Scotland, the UKHSA and the Food Standards Agency are reinforcing their advice to vulnerable groups of consumers in relation to the risks of Listeria monocytogenes infection which, in some cases, is claimed to be linked to ready to eat smoked fish.

Packaging data services provider Ecoveritas claims a widespread lack of understanding and accurate data is why less than 5% of HMRC’s estimated number of registrations to pay the new tax on plastic packaging signed up.

Scottish Bakers, which supports the bakery trade throughout Scotland, has written to Holyrood and Westminster politicians to ask for financial support for businesses affected by rising production costs.

Asda is the latest UK retailer to remove ‘best before’ labels across a range of fresh produce, including 200 fruit and vegetable products.