The Takeaway - February
Welcome to the February edition of The Takeaway! It’s been a long winter full of bad weather but spring is near and warmer times are finally on the horizon. But while we wait for that to kick in, let’s catch up with our favourite foodservice stories from the past month…
FPA: Foodservice packaging sector ‘not ready’ for plastic tax
Here at Erudus we’re among those preparing for the incoming Plastic Packaging Tax, but as Resource reports, a Foodservice Packaging Association (FPA) members’ survey has indicated that the sector is not yet ready for it…
Read the whole story here.
Wholesalers not out of the storm yet – Bielby
The dropping of COVID19 sanctions has been greeted with relief by many in the country, but as FWD Chief Executive James Bielby tells Wholesale News, Wholesalers will still face staff and supply issues in the latter half of 2022.
Read the whole story here.
How could conflict between Russia and Ukraine impact food commodities?
It’s already a political hot potato, but as The Grocer explains, the food industry could suffer as ‘wheat, gas and fertiliser price rises loom even without war or sanctions'.
Read the whole story here.
The appetite for protein bars gives much to chew on
The BBC investigates the billion dollar protein-supplement industry and the impact that products such as protein bars are having on consumer diets.
Read the whole story here.
Wine labelling ‘woefully inadequate’, Alcohol Health Alliance members warn
We’re in the midst of a labelling reform, but according to The National health experts are warning that wine labels are still not up to scratch, and does not fully reveal the product’s high sugar content…
Read the whole story here.
