All Government policy articles – Page 51
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Comment & OpinionWhat next for food & drink now Jeremy Hunt is in charge of the economy?
Industry must watch Hunt very carefully indeed over the weeks and months to come, says Ian Wright, outgoing co-chair of the Food & Drink Sector Council
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NewsChristmas turkey flocks decimated as ‘worst ever’ bird flu outbreak looms
Over 300,000 turkeys have already been lost, with predcitions the number hit could ‘easily double’
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NewsFood Foundation renews call for mandatory reporting on health and sustainability
The Food Foundation’s annual report says retailers are making progress but accuses the out of home sector for making ’little or no effort’
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NewsElla’s Kitchen launches campaign for kids food play in schools
Government figures show almost one in three children are now beginning primary school diagnosed as overweight or obese
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Comment & OpinionRecycling rules are almost as confusing as the chaos at Westminster
Climate change body Wrap produced a report today showing just how bamboozled the average household is by their local authority recycling guidelines
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NewsDrinks industry dismayed as Hunt scraps alcohol duty freeze
The freeze on alcohol duty was announced last month by the recently sacked Kwasi Kwarteng, and was meant to come into force from February 2023
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the declining value of the pound is putting the squeeze on UK food importers
While sterling’s recent slump could boost exports, it is but the latest headache for businesses that source from abroad
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NewsDefra introduces bird flu prevention zone – but no national housing order
The UK’s chief vets have warned returning migratory birds could bring more disease
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NewsFood banks warn government they are ‘overstretched and exhausted’
Donations from supermarket customers and the levels of surplus going to redistribution charities have also been hit by the economic situation
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NewsRecycling confusion hindering war on plastic, survey finds
Recycle Now’s insights found that 80% of UK households were missing out on recycling everyday items
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat Scottish legal challenge means for wider DRS rollout
Abdul Majid claims the Scottish DRS costs could cripple his business. Could his legal action delay nationwide plans or even see them changed?
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NewsMSC-certified tuna now at almost half of global catch levels
Certified fisheries now make up 47% of the global wild commercial tuna harvest
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NewsEfra committee urges government to engage on long-standing UK-Australia trade deal concerns
MPs say the Truss administration needs to address food and agriculture sector concerns
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NewsBird flu: urgent calls for housing measures to extend nationwide
Defra introduced regional housing measures in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex on Wednesday
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NewsThousands of retailers set for deposit return scheme exemption
The move could see vast swathes of smaller retailers allowed to duck out of the scheme either temporarily or permanently
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Comment & OpinionCheap food, wonky veg: why our food language needs an overhaul
Choosing our words more carefully can have a huge impact, says Dan Crossley, executive director, Food Ethics Council
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NewsFree school meals for families on universal credit would be ‘huge boost’ for supply chain
New research conducted by accountants PwC on behalf of Impact on Urban Health claimed the move could inject up to £41.3bn into the economy
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NewsSainsbury’s brings back Healthy Start top-up vouchers to support struggling families
Customers using the Healthy Start card at checkout will automatically receive a printed coupon to use towards fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit & vegetables
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Analysis & FeaturesEverything you need to know about HFSS but were afraid to ask
Despite last-minute rumours to the contrary, the HFSS rules are now live. It’s been a right upheaval. Are you up to speed?
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NewsBritish lamb exported to US for first time in over two decades
The weak pound could help exporters crack the American market