Regulatory
Sustainable Food Trust welcomes National Food Strategy
The Sustainable Food Trust has stated that it welcomes the first part of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy for the UK, with chief executive Patrick Holden stating that it is “an excellent first step in transforming our food systems.”
Obesity: no easy answer
Obesity is complex. Having been more active over the last few months you realise the body’s cleverness – the way it uses and stores energy, and the interplay between genetics, hormones, the environmental and behavioural factors that contribute to one’s weight.
Oh, were it just about energy balance, ie calories in/calories out.
UK government unveils new strategy to tackle obesity
A number of new measures have been revealed to assist the nation in getting fit and eating healthily in order to protect themselves and the NHS.
UK abattoirs to be eligible for support under the Agriculture Bill
The Sustainable Food Trust and Campaign for Local Abattoirs have welcomed confirmation that slaughtering will be recognised as one of the “ancillary services” eligible for funding under the UK government’s Agriculture Bill.
Verner Wheelock launches free Basic Food Safety & Hygiene for Manufacturing online course
The course content is equivalent to Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene but has been tailored to be completely relevant to food manufacturing.
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).