In response to mounting financial pressures, British farmers are scaling back traditional food production to maintain viability.Due to cuts in food subsidies, many farmers are transitioning…
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Post-Brexit checks on EU fruit and vegetables imported into Britain face another delay, marking the third postponement.Originally slated for implementation by early 2024, these checks will…
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is voicing strong disapproval towards the UK government’s handling of agricultural budgets. This criticism centers around an underspend of £358 million…
Fentimans, a historic soft drink maker, faces existential threats due to proposed glass tax reforms.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs proposes an additional £300…
The introduction of the government’s net zero bottle recycling scheme in England is poised to reshape the retail landscape.The British Retail Consortium (BRC) estimates costs of…
The UK government’s decision to cancel new food waste legislation has sparked controversy. This proposed policy aimed to make food waste reporting mandatory for large businesses,…
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the UK government to prioritize domestic food production equally with environmental concerns.Defra data indicates that the UK achieves a…
The introduction of plastic bag charges has led to a dramatic reduction in their usage across the UK.Since 2015, supermarket plastic bag consumption saw a 98%…
Too Good To Go is advocating for mandatory food waste disclosures by Defra, challenging the current voluntary system.80% of respondents in a consultation support mandatory disclosure,…