Retail

UK Government policy during the pandemic has been skewed in favour of food retail, despite the sector enjoying record sales, a wholesale distribution representative has said.

UK Government policy during the pandemic has been ‘skewed in favour’ of food retail, despite the sector enjoying record sales, a wholesale distribution representative has said.

James Bailey, executive director at Waitrose, has said he suspects customers of the premium retailer will not want to buy gene-edited food.

Trade and Agriculture (TAC) Commission chairman Tim Smith has said part of the bodys job is to stop future trade policy from making food more expensive.

Trade and Agriculture (TAC) Commission chairman Tim Smith has said part of the body’s job is to stop future trade policy from making food more expensive.

Red Tractor is urging farmers to respond to a new consultation on future standards across all six of the scheme’s sectors.

Vegans who buy milk substitutes are harming the planet and would be better switching to cow’s milk, according to a new study.

British farmers must not bear the brunt of food price cuts as supermarkets look to win the custom of cash-strapped shoppers feeling the effects of the coronavirus crisis, the NFU has warned.

The UK Government and devolved administrations have launched a consultation on unfair practices in the dairy sector.