WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU JUST SOME OF THE MAJOR FOOD & DRINK RETAIL AND SUPPLY STORIES RECENTLY COVERED BY THE GROCER.
UK to launch ‘world-first’ mandatory health reporting consultation
Ministers are working with governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on reporting proposals for healthy food. Read more>>
Organic food could deliver huge health and economic returns, charity says
The charity said low-income households could generate £8.78 in social value for every £1 of public investment if connected to produce from small to medium-sized farms. Read more>>
Red Tractor launches outdoor pig standards with new on-pack logos
Logos will help Red Tractor-assured pig producers and Red Tractor-licensed food businesses clearly communicate higher animal welfare inputs to shoppers. Read more>>
Morrisons showcases British farming links in new franchise roadshow series
The initiative aims to give retailers a first-hand view of Morrisons’ supply chain across Myton Food Group sites. Read more>>
Jersey Royals: potato lovers given chance to adopt own row
The £50-a-row ‘Adopt a Row of Jersey Royals’ initiative will raise money for Caring Cooks of Jersey – a children’s education, health and wellbeing charity. Read more>>
Grower groups unite to launch UK Fruit & Veg Coalition
The coalition of organisations representing organic, agroecological growers has been launched to boost fruit and vegetable production. Read more>>
Eggs prices continue to rise but concerns remain for producers
In its latest price survey, BFREPA revealed there had been a steady improvement in egg prices reported by its producer members. Read more>>
EU backslides further on Deforestation Regulation
The flagship anti-deforestation law had already been delayed by a year when the EC announced proposals for a ‘simplified’ policy in October. Read more>>
‘No plans’ to withdraw controversial nitrites report, says government
The DHSC described a controversial review by the watchdog as an “important piece of work” and said there were no plans for it to be withdrawn. Read more>>
Red Tractor sets out new priorities for farming sector
The priorities have been developed by Red Tractor’s sector boards and will guide improvements to the scheme. Read more>>
‘Perverse’ to raise rates for small shops and not others, says the Fed
The Federation of Independent Retailers hit out at forecasts that small shops would face higher business rates following the budget. Read more>>
Meat giants failing on methane plans, warns new climate report
Analysis by Mighty Earth warned the top ten global meat companies were largely ’doing nothing’ to address methane emissions. Read more>>
UK immigration policy changes condemned by fishing sector
Substantial reforms will reshape how the fishing industry can access overseas labour using the Skilled Worker Visa System. Read more>>
Holland & Barrett expands Randox Health concessions
As well as adding more in-store clinics, H&B and Randox will pool resources to launch a new proposition for customers. Read more>>
FSA and FSS publishes safety guidance on lab-grown meat
In the latest update from the agencies’ CCP Sandbox Programme, several pieces of safety guidance have been produced. Read more>>
UKHospitality: ‘Entirely plausible’ sector could lose 100,000 more jobs
The trade body has warned of an additional £1.4bn in costs for the sector following increases to the national living wage. Read more>>
Summer drought cost UK arable farmers more than £800m, research finds
Crop production was hit by the hottest spring and summer on record as well as drought conditions which has impacted farm profitability. Read more>>
Spanish ham products go out of stock after African swine fever outbreak
Of the 131 cured Spanish ham lines on sale in the major multiples, 42 had been out of stock for at least three days. Read more>>
Farmgate milk price crashes as oversupply issues continue
Farmgate prices have fallen again as milk supply in the UK continues to be up 6% on last year, according to data from AHDB. Read more>>
Farmers criticise lack of food prioritisation in Defra’s environment plan
The government said nature restoration and growth would be prioritised under new plans, with an ‘ambitious roadmap’ to restore the environment. Read more>>
Bird flu and strike action to tighten turkey supply this Christmas
Industry leaders have warned the turkey sector has been hit by bird flu which will make things more difficult this festive season. Read more>>
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