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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FDF Welcomes Accurate Data on Illustrative Base Fees from Defra
In late December, Defra unveiled updated illustrative base fees for EPR, providing a definitive figure instead of a range. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF)...
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...
FDF Embraces Packaging Tax Accounting, While Beverage Industry Opposes Levy on Non-Draft Alcohol
Jim Bligh, director of corporate affairs and packaging, expressed that HMRC’s decision is commendable. He particularly praised the Chancellor’s commitment to a consistent, long-term strategy...
Wine and Spirits Brands Request Postponement of ‘Flawed’ EPR Scheme
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has raised concerns about the lack of ‘sufficient clarity for a commercial organisation’ to implement effective pricing strategies....
ACE UK Initiates Carton Ready Campaign to Support Simpler Recycling Reforms
ACE UK represents various manufacturers of food, drink, and other liquid packaging solutions, including Tetra Pak, Elopak, and SIG Combibloc. These companies are committed to...
Defra Updates Egg Labelling Regulations to Reduce Costs for Producers
The Department of Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a significant change affecting egg producers and packers: they will no longer be required...
Tesco CEO Implements Body Cameras for Employees and Advocates Stricter Legislation
The issue of abuse and violence towards retail workers has been addressed in recent changes to the law, but there is still more that can...
Access to Cash Legislation Passed Into Law, Welcoming Retailers
The introduction of the new law is aimed at ensuring the continued convenience of cash withdrawal and deposit services, particularly in light of the increasing...