Regulatory
Cargill becomes first global supplier to remove iTFAs from edible oils portfolio
Cargill is committing to remove industrially produced trans-fatty acids, iTFAs, from its entire global edible oils portfolio, complying with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) best practice.
UK crisp packets to move to in-store recycling labelling
OPRL is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its specialist in-store recycling labelling in a move backed by WRAP.
CNG sets first climate neutral standard targeting absolute zero
Netherlands-based Climate Neutral Group has launched the first-ever certification standard to include a mandatory carbon reduction component.
France to ban plastic packaging for fruit & veg
A new law will come into effect in France on 1 January 2022, banning the sale of fruit and vegetables sold in plastic packaging.
Millions of UK parents facing food insecurity this winter
Increases in fuel and food prices mean people will have to choose between eating and heating in the coming months, reports the Food Foundation.
ShelfNow reveals how its partners have prepared for Natasha’s Law
With the implementation of Natasha’s Law pending for 1 October 2021, ShelfNow, Europe’s first intelligent B2B online marketplace, has revealed how its partners are preparing for the changes in food regulation.
GNT welcomes NATCOL Code of Practice for Coloring Foods
EXBERRY supplier GNT has hailed the Natural Food Colours Association’s Code of Practice for Coloring Foods in Europe as an “important milestone” for the industry.
Bureau Veritas reminds firms to be prepared for Natasha’s Law labelling changes
‘Natasha’s Law – A Guide to Compliance’ launches as it was recently reported that the majority of food business owners said they are unprepared for the new food safety legislation due to come into effect from 1 October 2021.
Omron launches new verification system to improve label compliance & quality monitoring
UK-based Omron says its new V275 system is ideal for inspecting and verifying labels and barcodes.
IRI shows 26% of available space in supermarket aisles following HFSS restrictions
New figures estimate that 26% of space is potentially ‘up for grabs’ in UK supermarkets when new regulations impacting in-store promotion and off-shelf display of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products come into force next year.
Rogues calorie
In assessing the healthiness of product portfolios using food sales and nutrient composition data, new research shines a spotlight on changes over time in the nutritional quality of food and drink products from the UKs largest food and beverage companies.
Appliance of science
The latest EFSA food safety campaign can teach Europeans the value of scientists’ work.
Zero tolerance
Gen Z is looking for advice on what it eats. Shouldn’t food makers be the primary source of information?
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Aussie rules
The trade deal is a chance post-Brexit to establish lines of communication among consumers, farmers and food retailers.