Food industry unites to tackle ‘modern day slavery’
Five top food retailers, including Tesco and Sainsbury, are backing a campaign to end employee exploitation in food production, retail and horticulture, dubbed ‘Stronger Together’.
Archives for October 24, 2013
Horsemeat ‘cuts ready meal demand but boosts ethical’: RSPCA
The horsemeat crisis has led consumers to lose trust in ready meals, while demand for ‘ethical’, ‘higher-welfare food’ is rising, claims the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
Food safety conference
FSA should be given back full powers: Which?
Food safety had been compromised by the government’s 2010 decision to strip the Food Standards Agency (FSA) of its responsibility for food standards, labelling and nutrition and those powers should be restored, argues consumer watchdog Which?
Unilever repels attack on job cuts
Unilever has defended itself against trades union claims its green business strategy may be sustainable for profits, but not for jobs.