All Government and Regulation articles – Page 3
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NewsMedia Bites 14 March: EU exports, GDP, farmer incomes
British food and drink exports to the EU have tumbled by more than a third since Brexit
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NewsPackaging: hotline set up to report EPR ‘freeriders’
The Environment Agency told The Grocer it had already taken action against more than 1,000 companies in the last five months to bring them into compliance
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NewsFood and drink companies face massive fines under new greenwashing probe
The sector is on a state of high alert after the CMA this week announced it would put consumer rights and prosecution of unfair activities ‘front and centre’ in the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
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NewsUK ‘won’t hesitate to respond’ to Trump tariffs as EU hits back at US bourbon
The EU is launching a tough retaliatory tariffs package on US goods, while the UK is keeping a ‘pragmatic’ stance
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NewsMeat and dairy from Hungary and Slovakia banned as foot and mouth spreads
UK farmers are alarmed by the spread of the highly contagious virus in mainland Europe
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NewsFast food comes under fire from ShareAction health demands
In a scathing report, ShareAction accused restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets of being increasingly responsible fo the obesity crisis
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Category ReportThe rise of drinkable desserts: trends in dairy drinks 2025
From chocolate fudge to birthday cake, dairy brands are adding indulgent shakes inspired by afters. Is their health kick over?
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NewsFood safety bosses reveal eight companies to ‘fast track’ lab-grown meat
The FSA said teams of scientists and regulatory experts would begin work on the two-year programme to collaborate with the cell-cultivated products industry, academic bodies and trade organisations
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Analysis & FeaturesIs diversity, equity & inclusion dead?
Donald Trump’s anti-DEI drive is making waves in business, with several US companies rolling back on progressive policies. How much is the impact being felt over here? Will the movement be derailed?
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Comment & OpinionWill a Grinch-like ASA steal our Christmas supermarket ads?
Blockbuster supermarket ads are as much of a fixture of Christmas as mince pies
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NewsUK ‘walking into major food safety and security storm’, horsemeat scandal expert warns
Professor Chris Elliott, who led on the horsemeat scandal response to government, was one of many experts who warned of food safety threats
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NewsColgate partners with government for kids’ toothbrushing scheme
The personal care giant plans to donate more than 23 million toothbrushes and toothpastes
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NewsIceland leading new sector push to employ thousands of former prisoners
Iceland is leading talks to form a new coaltion of food and drink companies to help increase the number of opportunities offered to former offenders, as the UK battles a prison overcrowding crisis
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News‘Relief’ for UK businesses as EU delays sustainability laws
The European Commission is making controversial amendments to its flagship ESG laws
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NewsFormer M&S packaging boss Karen Graley takes charge of EPR producer body
Graley will head the organisation which will act on behalf of all obligated producers under EPR
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News‘Irresponsible’ UK fishing quotas lead to Blue Marine court action
Ocean conservation charity Blue Marine Foundation will point to evidence that decades of prioritising short-term commercial considerations has led to the depletion of key species
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NewsIceland Foods EV rollout not ‘happening fast enough’ Richard Walker admits
Walker called on the government to make it easier for retailers to transition their delivery fleets to EVs
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Comment & OpinionIs retail’s perfect shoplifting storm coming to an end?
The Crime & Policing Bill has finally entered parliament, putting the industry a step closer to the shoplifting protections it has fought for
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NewsGovernment-backed research hub launches to ‘reshape the UK’s food system’
The Thriving Food Futures project has been awarded funding by UKRI and the NIHR
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Comment & OpinionForget the Eatwell Guide: Nourishment Table is far superior
This refreshing model leaves the UK Eatwell Guide and the US Healthy Eating Pyramid looking as relevant as yesterday’s discarded sweetie wrappers, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This