Tag: Food and Drink Federation Scotland
Scotland sets out HFSS restrictions
The Scottish Government has set out its proposals on HFSS products across the country, eyeing tougher restrictions than those in place for the rest of the UK.
High food prices change shopper habits
Persistently high food and drink inflation is causing massive consumer anxiety and has affected shopping habits, according to industry experts.
Inflation is a waiting game for food
The latest inflation figures show an overall drop into the single digits but food prices still remain stubbornly high, showing little sign of coming down soon.
Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay
Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
Support for the sector is demanded of the new FM
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has demanded more support for producers in Scotland as food inflation breaks a new record high.
Food prices spark alarm
Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
Call to help producers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief David Thomson has said ScotGov must use its powers to support producers and keep costs down for households.
We’ll still push for our causes
Convenience and grocery industry leaders have vowed to continue to fight their corner with whoever becomes First Minister at the end of the month.
FDFS makes plea on regs
Food and Drink Federation Scotland (FDFS) is calling on the Scottish and UK governments to streamline regulations.
New bill help ‘not enough’
Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
Scottish retail leaders welcome freeze on business rates
Convenience channel leaders have welcomed the Scottish Government’s 2023-24 budget moves to keep financial pressures off businesses.
Help plea on energy costs for food and drink manufacturers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland has urged the UK government to continue helping businesses with their energy bills.
Food pushes inflation up
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that rising food prices were the second largest contribution to the increase in inflation.
PM’s warm reception
Industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, in the hopes it will lead to some market stabilisation.
FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions
Promo ban could damage industry
