All Government policy articles – Page 117
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Comment and OpinionFood and drink industry will need to build bridges in Scotland
So, it’s a no. After all the debate, the think tank papers and economic modelling…
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NewsScotland votes No: Industry reaction
As the dust settles on the Scottish Independence Referendum result in which the no campaign won with 55% to 45%, industry bodies and suppliers give their reaction as well as looking forward to what happens next.
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Comment and OpinionScotland decides: one day to go
Whatever happens to retail prices in an independent Scotland, the Scottish food and drink industry is currently booming
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NewsIndependence is the perfect platform to promote Scottish brands across the globe, says Richard Lochhead
With less than 48 hours to go before Scotland decides whether to remain part of the United Kingdom on Thursday 19 September, The Grocer spoke to Scotland’s food minister Richard Lochhead, on the issues for the food and drink industry including price hikes, intimidation and exports.
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Comment and OpinionThe term 'food crime' needs to be used with care
We welcome the Elliott Review and the acceptance of its recommendations by the government…
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NewsAction on Sugar hits out at ‘flawed’ data on UK sugar intake
Action on Sugar (AOS) has accused experts leading the government’s planned crackdown on sugar of ignoring major flaws in the data used to draw up the proposals.
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Analysis and FeaturesScottish referendum: suppliers face dilemma in speaking out
Threats, intimidation, dodgy price claims, fence-sitting. The industry has seen it all during the independence campaign…
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Comment and OpinionFight for justice in global supply chains
At Traidcraft, we have just launched the Justice Campaign…
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NewsFood crime unit: FSA manages expectations
Operating the new food crime unit will be a “major challenge” for the Food Standards Agency, the watchdog’s chairman admit…
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The Big InterviewScottish independence debate: Danny Alexander attacks ‘intimidation’
The Grocer spoke to chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander, on the potential implications of Scottish independence for the food and drink industry.
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NewsResponsibility Deal crunch talks held by DH minister Ellison
The government held talks with the food industry this week in a bid to breathe life into its troubled Responsibility Deal…
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NewsFSA u-turns again on naming and shaming in campylobacter results
Food Standards Agency chiefs have said they will now ‘name and shame’ retailers in its quarterly campylobacter survey results.
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Analysis and FeaturesFood crime unit: will it deliver what Elliott calls for?
The UK is going to get a food crime unit. But will it deliver the protection Chris Elliott’s Horsegate report calls for?…
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Comment and OpinionFood crime unit in response to Chris Elliott is a start
Sometimes getting what you want is the last thing you need…
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NewsUK to trial food crime unit... but FSA must fund it
The UK is to get a dedicated food crime unit to better protect itself against criminals infiltrating the food industry…
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Analysis and FeaturesThe brave new world of dairy post-quota
Does a golden future lie ahead with a slashed trade deficit? Or will the UK struggle with production limitations?
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Analysis and FeaturesHow the end of milk quotas will change EU dairy market
The ending of the EU milk quota regime next year will have radical implications for the British dairy industry.
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Comment and OpinionScottish independence: a dream as far as food & drink goes
Now that the big hitters in Scotland have given the thumbs down to independence, what do Scottish farmers say?…
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NewsElliott report on UK food chain: full reaction
The Grocer rounds up reaction to Professor Chris Elliott’s much-delayed final report into food authenticity, which was published today.
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NewsUK to get dedicated food crime unit: government
A new dedicated unit to tackle crime in the food industry is being set up by the Food Standards Agency, the government has said.