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Managing long- and short-term impacts to raw materials: BLF 2022

Managing long- and short-term impacts to raw materials: BLF 2022

By Gwen Ridler

In this exclusive video, Butchers Petcare chairman Geoff Eaton discusses the long-term and short-term challenges threatening to disrupt the prices of raw materials, as well as the effect of switching to more sustainable packaging for a brand.

Government confirms EPR scheme roll out delayed to 2024

Government confirms EPR scheme roll out delayed to 2024

By Rod Addy

The Government has confirmed it will delay the roll-out of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, which will require producers to bear the full cost of post consumer packaging waste disposal, until 2024.

Food fraud and the Ukraine war

Food Safety opinion

Food fraud and the Ukraine war

By Alison Johnson

The impact of the conflict in Ukraine has been well covered in the media, but what is the likely impact of this global supply disruption on food fraud and food authenticity?

Wales raises the bar on sustainable manufacturing support

Wales raises the bar on sustainable manufacturing support

Paid for and in partnership with Food & Drink Wales

With today’s consumers increasingly favouring suppliers that demonstrate ethical and environmental practices, the Welsh Government is taking proactive steps to support its food and drink businesses in achieving their sustainable goals – and reap the...

How to simplify your supply chain with networked automation

How to simplify your supply chain with networked automation

Paid for and in partnership with TraceGains

The food and drink industry boasts one of the most complex supply chains in the world, leaving a vast amount of raw data in its wake. U.S. automation specialist TraceGains has devised a network that eases the load with rapidly growing demand prompting...