Regulatory
British farmers invited to shape new Environmental Land Management scheme
Farmers and interested parties throughout England will have the chance to shape the future of Environmental Land Management (ELM) by taking part in one of six upcoming online webinars by Defra.
Can Kitemark create a buzz?
The BSI Kitemark has been created to help food organisations not just verify food label claims, but also go some way to get consumers to trust brands and see transparency in execution.
World Accreditation Day focuses on improving standards of food safety
The pivotal role that accreditation plays in improving food safety is the theme of this year’s World Accreditation Day (9 June).
Kerry releases TasteSense Sweet Suitable for Organic flavour modulator range
Kerry’s new natural flavourings portfolio is designed to address the upcoming European organic regulation that will require flavourings for organic food and beverages to have an 100% natural structure, with at least 95% derived from the named source.
Time to bed in
The EU Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy received a mixed response despite the Commission saying it has presented a coherent set of policies to tackle the food, farming and environmental sectors.
Webinar programme addresses risk of fire and explosion
The webinars, hosted by Thermal Fluid Solutions (TFS), will take place at regular intervals and are easily accessible to all.
ACI in talks about standard analytical testing for CBD products
According to the ACI, a standard analytical testing methodology for CBD product testing does not exist.
Competition law change a lifeline for dairy farmers
Rural expert Iain Morrison has praised the government’s decision to suspend certain competition rules and allow farmers to essentially work together during the coronavirus pandemic.
You shoot, you score
Nestlé and a wide range of stakeholders are calling for Nutri-Score to become the mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling system across the European Union (EU).
Nestlé and coalition call for Nutri-Score as EU standard
Nutri-Score is a colour-coded system that classifies food and drinks according to their nutritional profile.
Bunge Loders Croklaan takes lead in lowering 3-MCPDe levels in oils portfolio
Bunge Loders Croklaan, a key supplier in specialty oils and fats for the food industry, has strengthened mitigation of 3-MCPDe (3-monochloropropanediol esters) in its oils portfolio ahead of expected European legislation.
EFRA Committee stands firm on food trade standards
Amendment is to ensure that food products imported as part of any future trade deal meet or exceed British standards.
UK announces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Bureau Veritas advises packaging sector on aluminium standards
By adopting ASI standards, companies can participate in fostering responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium.