WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR FOOD & DRINK RETAIL AND SUPPLY STORIES RECENTLY COVERED BY THE GROCER.
Wholegood launches organic wonky veg range into Ocado
It is the first organic wonky range to be featured in one of the major retailers. Read more>>
Tesco becomes latest retailer to add Best of British webpage
It said it would make it easier for customers across the UK to shop British-grown and produced food, and support British farmers and producers in the process. Read more>>
M&S changing cows’ diets to cut methane emissions
The change is projected to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by the herds of 40 M&S dairy farmers by 11,000 tonnes annually. Read more>>
Chocolate brand Cox & Co develops ‘first’ paper flow-wrapped bars
The packaging innovation is the result of 18 months’ development. Read more>>
AHDB appoints former Omsco boss Richard Hampton as new international trade head
Hampton will also play a key role in representing the sector in markets such as Australia and New Zealand. Read more>>
Postpone Brexit checks to prevent more food inflation, government told
The Cold Chain Federation urged government to postpone Brexit import checks until October. Read more>>
MPs vent fury as ‘no date’ set for mandatory food waste reporting
During a House of Commons debate, environment minister Robbie Moore said he could give no date for when proposals might be put forward. Read more>>
War on plastic: supermarkets ‘miles off’ progress needed, warns Greenpeace
An IGD report warned the war on plastic would be lost unless the industry took “rapid” action to switch to mass use of refill and reuse technology. Read more>>
Over half of government seafood catch limits unsustainable, data shows
For 2024, of the 79 baseline total allowable catches negotiated, only 36 are in line with ICES advice. Read more>>
Convictions under Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act ‘not high enough’ says SGF
The figures mark the first time that information on conviction rates under the act have been released, following SGF’s calls for more transparency. Read more>>
Major issues with government flood support scheme, NFU says
The scheme, which offered up to £25,000 to eligible farmers, has been ‘fundamentally let down in the detail’. Read more>>
Dairy products set for price hikes as supply continues to tighten
Tight supply is being exacerbated by the impact of wet weather on production. Read more>>
Attacking shopworkers to be made standalone criminal offence
The government is ramping up the use of facial recognition technology to help catch perpetrators and prevent shoplifting in the first place, backed by a £55.5m investment. Read more>
Potentially hazardous chemicals found on supermarket food
Pesticide Action Network UK has found ten different PFAS pesticides were present in spices and a range of fruit & vegetables. Read more>>
Egg industry has ‘serious concerns’ over Scottish cage ban
The Scottish government last week announced a new consultation on outlawing the use of cages to house hens involved in egg production. Read more>>
UK Organic formed to spearhead revival of sector
The move has been prompted by the ‘urgent need for a fresh approach’ for the organic sector. Read more>>
NFU calls for halt to proposed seasonal worker cost changes
The union said it feared the new rules could have a financially damaging impact on farming and growing businesses. Read more>>
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