All Government policy articles – Page 58
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NewsGrowers associations team up for R&D programme
The groups aim to continue research within the industry despite the demise of the statutory levy and the end of AHDB horticulture from March 2023
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NewsFruit & veg import tariff plan meets mixed reception from industry
Opponents say addressing labour shortages is more important
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NewsItalian drought set to hit supplies of olive oil, rice, fruit and vegetables
The warnings from importers come as the FAO’s global rice price index was up for a sixth consecutive month in June
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NewsCalls for Defra to raise prawn quota to stop supply issues at Christmas
The trade association has warned that the current quota will soon run out, forcing processors to import coldwater prawns at the full 20% rate of duty
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NewsEU-New Zealand trade deal could be long-term hurdle for British dairy exporters
World market fluctuations could benefit New Zealand over UK, warned supplier Wyke Farms
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Comment & OpinionWe need to cut meat consumption, but protein alternatives aren’t a silver bullet
Alternative proteins could help normalise plant-based eating but we need to do more to actually reduce meat consumption, says Krysia Woroniecka, project manager at Feedback
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NewsNorwegian Seafood Council appoints Christian Chramer as new CEO
Chramer will take up the role on 1 October, but in the meantime Børge Grønbech will work as acting CEO
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NewsScotland’s proposed deposit return scheme ‘an absolute shambles’ say wholesalers
The policy is causing confusion for wholesalers who operate nationwide, due to the differing regulations between Scotland and the rest of the UK
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Comment & OpinionCabinet chaos leaves the food world in an even more unstable position
It’s difficult to see how a government now focused on simply making it through each day is suddenly going to offer any strategic direction
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NewsUK rice processors say proposed tariff cuts could be counter-productive
Most rice imports already enter tariff-free, said industry body the Rice Association
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NewsMeat sector faces fresh food safety criticism following undercover investigations
The Guardian and Bureau of Investigative Journalism this week published two investigations that found safety issues with meat production, which the industry has declared as ’alarmist’
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NewsMPs claim Australia trade deal will not reduce food prices in Britain
The Commons International Trade Committee’s report comes as government pushes debate on food import tariffs
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Comment & OpinionKellogg’s High Court decision marks the end for industry legal challenges to HFSS rules
Kellogg’s has said it respects the decision and does not intend to appeal
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NewsKellogg’s legal challenge to HFSS clampdown rejected by High Court
The cereals giant challenged the clampdown, which is due to see HFSS products banned from prominent locations in stores, on three separate grounds
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NewsFood importers want input into government tariff cut proposals
Industry says reductions would help reduce inflation but could undermine FTA talks
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NewsUK and EU milk supplies falling despite global production rise
European milk production is set to decline further due to challenges around sustainability regulations and soaring input costs
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Comment & OpinionUK’s ‘food strategy’ is little more than vague ambition
Many in the industry were looking for more than ambition and flattery from government, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsLocal councils call for transparency on soft drinks levy funding use
The Local Government Association has warned that without urgent action, local authorities will not be able to reach their childhood obesity targets
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NewsUS renews demands for increased access to UK food market
The head of recent agri-trade mission said the UK should be more ’science-based’ in its outlook