Trade deals with the US and others could see our high standards torn up. Here’s why we’re demanding the government uphold these hard-won protections.
in Food & Drink
Why we must act now to save our food standards
130
Food-prices
Posts tagged with "food-prices"
in Health
How can we promote healthier food choices?
5
Professor Dame Sally Davies, Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Advisor to the Government, explains how the country can tackle obesity.
in Food & Drink
Would a UK-US trade deal protect food standards?
59
Woody Johnson has dismissed farming and food production in Europe as a ‘museum of agriculture’ – but is that really the case?
in Shopping
Are you aware of ‘unconsciously upsizing’?
13
Ever ended up buying more food and drink than you intended? How did it happen? Our guest Heather Peace of Food Standards Scotland explains how ‘upsizing’ works.
in Food & Drink
A ‘fantastic value’ box of chocolates? I’m not so sure…
24
As Christmas approaches, it’s sometimes easy to become swept up in the frenzy of present buying without checking details. Have you ever returned an item after a little more research?
in Food & Drink
Has the ongoing CO2 shortage affected you?
26
A shortage of CO2 gas across Europe continues to affect the supply and production of food and drinks. Have you noticed the impact just yet?
in Food & Drink
Butter in baking: what are the alternatives?
12
The price of butter hit a record seasonal high in April, fuelled by consumer demand and limited milk supplies. If you’re concerned by costs, are there alternatives?
in Shopping
Brexit: what’s the impact on your shopping trolley?
24
Paying for your weekly or monthly shop has undeniably become more expensive in some cases since the Brexit vote. So where are the price rises hitting you most? (Brexit and price rises…)
in Food & Drink, Travel & Leisure
Did you get the food and drink you ordered from the menu?
8
A meal or drink out is a nice treat. But faced with so many options on the menu and a small window to decide what to have, how much attention do you actually pay to what you ordered? (ordering food and drink…)
in Food & Drink
Can you bake a Great British Bake Off showstopper on a budget?
34
We’re coming up to autumn – the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, of hearty stews and warming pies. And the return of The Great British Bake Off. (more on budget baking…)
in Food & Drink, Shopping
Would you notice if a multibuy deal didn’t go through at the till?
8
This week, it hit the news that Tesco had been overcharging customers by advertising expired deals on its shelves that were no longer valid at its tills. So would you spot a missed offer?
in Food & Drink, Shopping
How much will you spend on your Christmas dinner this year?
20
According to research, you could well be serving up your cheapest ever Christmas dinner this year – that’s if you’re willing to shop around for it. So do you know what the cost of your Christmas dinner is likely to be?
in Food & Drink
Will the Toblerone change leave you with a sour taste this Christmas?
83
Toblerone has become the latest product to suffer shrinkage by its manufacturer in a bid to save the pennies. But do you feel short-changed?
in Food & Drink, Shopping
Are budget foods just as good as premium brands?
17
Supermarkets love to tempt us into buying their premium own-brand and branded food with mouth-watering claims that they’re tastier, finer, artisanal or just more fabulous all-round than budget alternatives. (more…)