Regulatory
EU challenged by plant-based community on ‘climate-hostile’ amendment
ProVeg International, Oatly and Upfield have launched a petition to stop Amendment 171, which seeks to ban the use of dairy-related terms when describing or packaging plant-based foods.
FDF urges UK government to revisit promotional restrictions on unhealthy foods
The Food and Drink Federation has expressed deep concern that proposals risk hindering progress with voluntary reformulation.
10 highlights of the plant-based sector during 2020
ProVeg International details 10 highlights that tell the story of the dynamic, innovative plant-based sector in 2020.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Waste for good…
Circularity is not just about returns, companies have to take more responsibility, with residual resources, such as food processing surplus streams.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
‘tis the season to be jolly?..
2020 has been an extremely trying year. All businesses have been profoundly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aggreko advises on cold storage operations for UK companies preparing for Brexit
Temporary cooling systems and chillers could provide a way to safeguard against the rapidly shifting situation, according to Aggreko.
New Food Foundation report calls on food industry to set and report on health & sustainability targets
The Food Foundation is calling on food businesses to set targets for shifting revenue towards producing and selling healthier and more sustainable food.
Public health directors urge UK government to improve Healthy Start scheme
The Healthy Start scheme provides pregnant women and low-income families with children under 4 with free vitamins and food vouchers to purchase vegetables, fruit, pulses and milk.
New rules and GI logos announced to protect British food & drink
The UK Government has announced new legislation and geographical indication logos to guarantee authenticity and origin of British produce.
EU veggie ‘burger’ ban challenged across Europe
A petition launched by ProVeg International against banning terms such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ from vegan and vegetarian options has exceeded 100,000 signatures.
Faster and more robust action is needed to consume less sugar, says PHE
Public Health England has published its third annual report on industry action to reduce sugar levels in products that contribute most to children’s sugar intakes.
Food Standards Scotland and the Food Standards Agency publish assessment of food crime in the UK
Evidence and intelligence-based approach identifies key areas of concern targeted by criminals.
Research reveals altered buying habits of UK consumers due to brand mislabelling and contamination
According to new research conducted by GS1 UK, 45% of UK consumers would change their future shopping habits based on previous cases of brand mislabelling or contamination.
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.”