Natural capital matters: stacking and bundling

Price caps, extended producer responsibility and deposit return schemes all examined. African Swine Flu and new technology and welfare grants from EFSA and DEFRA. Plus the ASA upheld complaints on health claims in food supplements and alcohol marketing re representation of under 25 year old and irresponsible advertising. Finally an open letter from the CMA to the food sector.

Wine & welfare edition - Defra publishes consultation to overhaul the wine sector. Single use plastic legislation guidance published. Dairy & meat defined names and use for plant based alternatives. Kept Animals Bill scrapped. Frankenchicken case rejected by High Court. Co-op opts to lower max stocking density for chickens rather than change type of birds due to cost implications showing there is a range of measures available re welfare. FSA launches 'Here to help hub'. ASA rules on lifestyle supplement and health claims and £1.9mn fine for health & safety fatal accident in transport yard.