FDF survey hits out at proposed Government food promotions ban

FDF survey hits out at proposed Government food promotions ban

Feb 4, 2021 | News

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on Government to reconsider restriction on food promotions after its study found that a quarter of consumers use them to help save money on shopping. The survey, which commissioned by the FDF, found that 73% of in-store...
Industry welcomes Skills for Jobs white paper

Industry welcomes Skills for Jobs white paper

Jan 25, 2021 | News

Businesses and organisations within the food sector have welcomed the Government’s ‘Skills for Jobs’ initiative which will see a £65 million fund to boost post-16 education. The Skills for Jobs White Paper, published last week, includes a series of measures, such as a...
Industry bodies warn of increased costs to food supply chains

Industry bodies warn of increased costs to food supply chains

Jan 14, 2021 | Brexit, News

The UK’s exit from the EU has the potential to increase food supply chain costs and cause further disruption to Northern Ireland’s retailers, according to the Future Relationship with the European Union Committee. The committee held an evidence session yesterday to...
Defra launches consultation into future of gene-editing

Defra launches consultation into future of gene-editing

Jan 7, 2021 | News

Environment secretary George Eustice has unveiled plans for a ten-week consultation on the regulation of gene-editing for crops and livestock in England. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) stated that gene editing held potential benefits...