All Government policy articles
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Analysis & FeaturesAre trade deals weakening British sourcing pledges?
Asda’s Uruguayan beef has ignited debate over retailer commitments to British sourcing
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NewsMaelor Foods plans 25% rise in poultry production
The supplier said the move would move was a ’crucial step in meeting growing demand for fresh British chicken’
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Tesco’s call for mandatory reporting on healthy food sales a tipping point?
Several food companies have already agreed to Tesco’s reporting system on healthy food sales. Will it change the nation’s health?
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NewsRetail bosses call for steel industry-style intervention to tackle jobs crisis
The BRC said ministers had been hammering its sector with an avalanche of extra costs
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NewsSupply chain fairness review into combinable crops launched
The review, which will help producers have clear, fair and enforceable contracts, has been launched as part of the government’s New Deal for Farmers
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NewsCost price increase requests being rejected by supermarkets
A poll of more than 50 food and drink suppliers shows more than 90% have looked to pass on increased costs averaging 1-6% this year
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NewsMedia Bites 5 June: free school meals, mental health, AI
Free school meals are to be extended to 500,000 more children, the government has said
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NewsConcerns grow over influx of Ukrainian eggs into UK market
Egg industry insiders have warned two companies are eyeing potential expansion in the UK
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NewsIHT changes could cost government £1.87bn, new report finds
The research from Family Business UK, supported by 32 trade associations, showed that every region of the UK and sector of the economy would hit by the government’s decision
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NewsFruit & veg border checks on EU imports scrapped
The checks on fruit & veg, which represented the final phase of the previous government’s Border Target Operating Model, were due to kick in on 1 July
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Analysis & FeaturesHow retailers are giving prisoners a second chance
An Iceland in HMP Oakwood is helping to prepare prisoners for retail jobs on the outside. It’s part of a growing effort to employ offenders in the food sector
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NewsMedia Bites 30 May: Trump tariff chaos, Asda sales fall, baby formula, drought
Trump’s tariffs can proceed, for now, according to an appeal court
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NewsDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs blocked by US court, causing more industry turmoil
The US president’s global tariffs, including 10% on UK goods, were deemed illegal by judges
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NewsNew UK reservoirs in pipeline under Defra plans
Environment secretary Steve Reed has seized control of the planning process to build two reservoirs for the first time since the 1990s
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NewsUK risks being ‘dumping ground’ as fmcg giants grapple with modern slavery
The UK’s former Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Sara Thornton, has called for a tougher Modern Slavery Act
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NewsBig Brother Watch lodges complaint over Asda’s facial recognition trial
The complaint argues Asda is ‘infringing the data rights’ of shoppers
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Comment & OpinionBorder checks relaxation is welcome: now the hard work begins
A skilful game of diplomacy will be required to find allies among EU member states, while Defra must resource its work properly
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the EU-UK ‘reset’ mean for food & drink supply?
The UK and EU have agreed to slash red tape, removing the need for SPS border checks. Who will it help, who loses out, and how soon?
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NewsInheritance Tax reform FOI requests turned down by government
Farming groups submitted freedom of information requests to the government asking for clarification on the modelling it used to dismiss alternatives to the ‘family farm tax’ that were rejected
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NewsHorsemeat at risk of entering UK food chain as Horsegate return is a ‘ticking time bomb’
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers warned of a significant threat to food safety from the paper-based passport system currently used for horse transport