
Defra pushes back waste reporting mandate until 2026
Defra has delayed the introduction of a mandate requiring businesses to report food waste figures.
Defra has delayed the introduction of a mandate requiring businesses to report food waste figures.
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) met with Government officials at Defra to discuss issues affecting members, including rising production costs.
Secretary of State Therese Coffey has said that the Government is not considering any further financial support for British farmers.
As the Mexican market opens for British pork for the first time, Defra has estimated a potential £50 million boost over the first five years of trade.