6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (826+ words) It doesn’t take a geopolitical expert to realise the world is rapidly becoming a more dangerous and unpredictable place. War, climate shocks, cyber threats, energy crises and trade disruption have become recurring features of the global landscape rather than once-in-a-generation…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (404+ words) The consultation launched on 1 September The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has warned that measures proposed by the Scottish government to cap prices could put many small local stores out of business. The consultation, launched on 1 September, sets out criteria for which…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (499+ words) Scottish red meat processors have said they refuse to be intimidated by Food Standards Scotland’s use of legal action to resolve a dispute over the organisation’s “massive” increase in meat inspection charges. FSS announced its 2026/27 rates in March, giving businesses…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (411+ words) John Healey, the new Chancellor, said last week that he will be ”watching closely” for any suggestion customers are being taken for a ride at the (supermarket) till. Some commentators then question whether our industry is competitive enough. The term…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (420+ words) Reform has today launched an attack on supermarkets, calling on them to do more to source products from British manufacturers. Deputy leader Richard Tice said that whilst retailers have gone to lengths to promote their sourcing of British food and…...