Sweden to Reduce VAT on Food Items
In a strategic move to alleviate inflation’s impact on families, Sweden is set to halve its VAT on food products as part of its 2026...
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EPR Regulations Face Criticism as Government Reveals New Fees
The introduction of new fees associated with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations has sparked significant debate. As the government unveils these fees, industry stakeholders express...
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...
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...