Regulatory
New research finds almost half of UK businesses unprepared for new HFSS legislation
New research amongst businesses by GS1 UK has found that almost half feel unprepared for the upcoming high in fat, salt, or sugar (HFSS) legislation in the UK, due to be implemented in October 2022.
Unilever to set new benchmark for Healthy Nutrition
Unilever will be the first global foods company to publicly report the performance of its product portfolio against at least six different government-endorsed Nutrient Profile Models as well as its own Highest Nutritional Standards.
Scientific committee assesses the efficacy of Nutri-Score nutrition labelling
A report has been released outlining the benefits and challenges of the nutrition labelling system, Nutri-Score.
FoodDocs raises £1.8m to solve food safety compliance complexities with AI
The funds will be used to continue the strategic growth journey, drive further expansion in the US and the UK to reach more clients and partners, and further improve AI capabilities.
CBD sector on standby for FSA list
While the Food Standards Agency is set to release its public list of cannabinoid (CBD) products permitted for sale, the Association for the Cannabinoid Industry develops an online resource for consumers, retailers & health practitioners.
New report reveals latest research on health claims
Researchers working on the EIT Food funded Health Claims Unpacked project have published a new report which reveals the results of the project’s investigations into the communication of health claims on food labels.
Alland & Robert welcomes US classification on acacia gum
International leader in natural gums Alland & Robert has announced it is delighted that acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes in the United States.
Bonumose’s tagatose process receives key health agency approvals
Bonumose has achieved regulatory & food application milestones in the US and Canada for the low-glycemic, rare sugar tagatose, as the company prepares for the opening of its first commercial production facility in Spring 2022.
Shareholders call on UK Government to take action on National Food Strategy’s recommendations
A coalition of investors calls on the UK Government to act on the National Food Strategy’s recommendations on creating a healthier and more sustainable food system.
The Food Incubator partners with Tecnosoft
The Food Incubator, thermal processing expert, has secured exclusive UK distribution rights for Tecnosoft’s high performance temperature data loggers.
Putting words in our mouths
Researchers gathering data on consumers’ understanding of health claims and their preferences provides critical insights for food manufacturers, retailers and marketers to communicate more effectively about the health benefits of foods and drinks.
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.