Abattoir Penalized £16,000 for Multiple Hygiene Violations
A C Hopkins (Taunton) Ltd faced a fine of £16,000 for serious food safety offences at North Somerset Magistrates’ Court on 17 December 2024. The...
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Varun Beverages Increases Its Share in PepsiCo’s Soft Drink Volumes
Varun Beverages has made a significant investment of ₹4,128.04 million by acquiring ordinary shares in its subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Limited (BevCo). This strategic...
Diageo Penalized £537,000 Following Worker Burn Incident at Distillery
Michael Thomson, a former employee of Diageo, suffered severe burns to 30% of his body due to a workplace incident involving a faulty valve, which...
UK Government Approves £310 Million North Sea Fishing Agreement
The UK Government announced the results of its fishing negotiations with the EU and Norway, successfully securing fishing opportunities for the UK’s fleet in North...
British Glass Blames Government for Dismantling the Industry
British Glass has raised concerns that the government is jeopardizing the UK’s glass industry following the passage of a controversial new packaging tax by Parliament....
FDF Calls on Government to Support Businesses in Product Reformulation Efforts
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) urges the Government to enhance financial support for smaller businesses focused on healthier product innovation. In a recent report,...
WRAP Advises Government to Limit Packaging on Uncut Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The initiative aims to empower consumers to purchase closer to their specific needs. This approach is expected to significantly reduce household food waste, minimize the...
Arla Addresses Government Regarding Labour Shortage Challenges
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has urgently called on the Government to enhance support for farmers facing significant challenges. Recent data from Arla has revealed alarming...
Government Urges Action to Stem Decline in Meat Processors
The British abattoir industry faces an urgent need for government intervention to halt its decline, which is exacerbated by falling farm production, increasingly stringent trade...
Government requests FSA chair to continue in role
Susan Jebb has confirmed that she will continue in her role as chair of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) following a request from Government Ministers....