Industry News

Following a number of concerns over the potential cross-contamination presence of mustard in some wheat coming into the UK from abroad.

A new report highlighting the impact of National Pizza Week 2021 

A new report highlighting the acute labour shortages across the food industry has been published and delivered to Ministers across Government.

Under new Government proposals, all producers of packaging will have to bear the full cost of packaging waste – including local authority litter and waste collection costs – from 2023.

The scheme, which effectively aims to transfer the full costs of packaging waste and litter from local authorities to businesses, is conservatively expected to cost business some £2.7 billion, although some estimates are considerably higher than this.

What you can and cannot do:

Coronavirus science briefing summary and information on ventilation within premises.

Under the Government’s pandemic restrictions, restaurants and takeaways are encouraged to stay open to offer hot food on a delivery or collection basis. The Government is going to relax planning rules to allow pubs and restaurants, currently not offering delivery or takeaway services, to be able to do so.

Advice for employers on issues related to the Coronavirus outbreak.

The Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association has issued the following response to draft proposals: 2023 salt reduction targets.

The Pizza, Pasta & Italian Food Association has issued the following response to the Food Standards Agency consultation on allergen labelling.

National Pizza Week

Plans are being drawn up for a national pizza week in November with the aim of supporting the industry at a key time of year for sales.   The Week is likely to take place towards the end of the month following the industry awards on 11th November.   An outline proposal for the campaign will be discussed by the PAPA Management Committee when it meets in July.

Whether you are a small café, a large food/drink manufacturer, a brewery, a butcher, a hotel, a restaurant, a leisure/events facility, a distributor, or other – Resource Efficient Scotland can support you to prevent and reduce food and drink waste.