All Government policy articles – Page 42
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NewsMet Foods warns of export ‘hell’ after almost £15,000-worth of stock lost at Calais
The business, which owns plant-based yoghurt brands Cocos Organic and Nush, has halted exports into the EU
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NewsFood shortages ‘significant risk’ if energy bailout not extended, ministers warned
The government’s Energy Bill Relief Scheme will provide support to eligible organisations until 31 March 2023
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Comment & OpinionBusinesses must start compiling the evidence for further energy support
Any sector looking for support beyond April will need to make a compelling, evidence-based case, says Mary Starks, partner at Flint Global and former executive director of OfGem
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NewsWyke Farms secures £30m export finance guarantee to grow overseas sales
The West Country cheesemaker has secured the finance from Barclays, guaranteed by the government’s UK Export Finance agency
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NewsDefra proposals slammed as ‘nowhere near enough’ to tackle recycling cost crisis
A raft of industry bodies have been calling for years for action to tackle price volatility and a lack of transparency in the system, which requires suppliers to pay recycling companies or compliance schemes
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Category ReportIs Welsh food & drink due a World Cup boost? Wales category report 2022
Having hit its latest export target in the back of the net, the Welsh government is eyeing another ambitious goal for its food industry
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Comment & OpinionLong-term measures are crucial to protecting poultry producers from bird flu
Vaccines and quicker housing orders could help battle what looks to be a more regular problem
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NewsWelsh government bodies respond to rise in food poverty
As the cost of living crisis mounts, the Welsh government has grown increasingly concerned about food poverty
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NewsThird of free-range turkeys now lost to bird flu
All captive birds will be legally required to be kept indoors from 7 November
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NewsTesco and WWF call for government to act on farm food waste scandal
The report comes amid fears the UK’s plans to tackle food waste are being slowed down by the economic situation
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NewsDefrosted poultry sales rules relaxed in bid to tackle bird flu crisis
Defra has announced a temporary easement to poultry marketing rules and improved compensation for avian flu-hit producers
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Comment & OpinionSupporting the likes of FareShare should be one of Jeremy Hunt’s easier decisions
Over 90% of charities receiving food from FareShare have experienced a rise in demand. Over half (51%) are helping people in full-time employment
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News‘Unnecessary’ Defra policy threatening viability of meat exports, industry warns
New Defra rules now require additional sign-off from a vet before an export health certificate can be granted
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NewsShaken Udder reformulates dairy-free shakes to be non-HFSS
The brand’s entire range is now non-HFSS
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NewsFood price crisis plunges millions into hunger for first time
A survey of 9,500 charities found 90% had seen a rise in demand for their services, with almost 30% seeing it double
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Comment & OpinionWhat can industry expect from Thérèse Coffey at Defra?
As Sunak’s Cabinet takes shape, the latest secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs has been confirmed. Step forward, Thérèse Coffey
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Comment & OpinionFood safety must be carefully considered in Brexit Freedoms Bill
The FSA cannot simply sunset the laws for which it is responsible without a decline in food standards and a risk to public health, says chair Susan Jebb
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NewsThérèse Coffey appointed Defra secretary in Sunak Cabinet reshuffle
She replaces Ranil Jayawardena, MP for North East Hampshire, who had been Defra secretary since September
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News‘Milk pour’ protest group targeting upscale grocers due to cost of living crisis
The protests saw young climate activists pour bottles of fresh milk on the shop floor while pointing out the environmental effects of the dairy industry
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Comment & OpinionNow Sunak is PM, more stormy waters lie ahead for industry
Anyone expecting lavish spending from the new PM is likely to be in for a shock