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Sugar tax will be introduced in the UK in 2018
Sugar tax will be introduced in the UK in 2018
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced in the Budget that a tax on sugary soft drinks will take effect in 2018 to tackle childhood...
Government backtracks, rejects coffee cup tax
According to a story by the Telegraph, the government said that it has "no plans" to tax coffee cups after Rory Stewart, the environment minister...
Burger King loses bid to sell alcohol at two locations
According to the Evening Standard, Burger King has lost its bid to sell beer at two of London’s rail stations, after strong opposition from the police...
Mayor of London announces healthy takeaway revolution
500 fast-food takeaways in the capital have signed up to an initiative that encourages them to sell healthier food, the Mayor of London announced.
Burger King files complaint against Supermac
According to a story by the Irish Independent, Burger King has made a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) over an...
Japanese Plan to Combat Bad Sushi in UK Restaurants
According to a story by the Telegraph, Japan will be setting up a new certification system for overseas chefs with the aim of improving the sushi...
Jeremy Paxman warns UK at litter ‘tipping point’
Jeremy Paxman, speaking in Solihull at the FPA annual Environment Seminar, called on the whole supply chain to take action to tackle the UK’s litter...
NHS England 'to impose 20% sugar tax' in hospital cafes
According to a story by BBC citing a Guardian newspaper report, the NHS will be imposing its own "sugar tax" in hospitals and health centres in...
McDonald's faces competition complaints in Europe
According to a story by BBC, the fast food giant has been accused of abusing its market power by imposing unfair and restrictive contracts on people...
Momofuku Chef David Chang accuses Starbucks of copying his recipes
According to an article by People, the Momofuku chef is accusing Starbucks of copying recipes from his restaurant group’s sister bakery founded by...
The British Sandwich Association issues warning over new FSA 'Use-by' Date guidelines
The group warned the food service industry over how they handle ingredients and products with ‘use-by’ dates following new guidance the Food Standards...
PAUL adopts national living wage
In advance of the introduction of the mandatory National Living Wage next April, the bakery and café brand announced that it will increase the...
Public Health England report outlines key policies to reduce sugar consumption
A report by government advisory group Public Health England lists down policies that need to be taken to reduce the UK's consumption of sugar.
McDonald's admits to £133 million accounting mistake
A story published by the Mirror reported that the fast-food giant admitted to an accounting blunder in its UK published accounts for 2013.
Square Pie in legal battle with Eat Square
Square Pie accused the brand Eat Square of breaching its intellectual property rights.
FPA exec warns of carrier bag confusion
Martin Kersh, Executive Director of the Foodservice Packaging Association, reminded consumers of the introduction of the carrier bag charge in England...
Is there cheese and ham in your cheese and ham pizza?
A story by the Daily Mail reported that as much as two-thirds of High Street takeaway cheese and ham pizzas didn't actually contain either of the key...
