Regulatory
BNF relaunches 5532 – the portion size guide for preschoolers
The BNF has published its updated 5532 guide, a resource about portion size and healthy eating focussed on toddlers, which includes new information on free sugars, and more advice on vegetarian and vegan diets.
FSA appoints new chief executive
The Food Standards Agency has appointed Emily Miles as its new chief executive.
Over €100m of fake food and drink seized in latest operation
More than €100 million (£89mn) worth of potentially dangerous food and drink was seized in the latest Operation OPSON, co-ordinated by Europol’s Intellectual Property Crime Co-ordinated Coalition and Interpol.
Total CBD launches £1 Tongue Shots in UK first
Total CBD, a UK producer and supplier of CBD products, has launched a new range of cannabidiol (CBD) tongue shots that retail for just £1.
Vitosa stevia receives FEMA GRAS approval as natural flavour
FEMA has issued GRAS approval for Vitosa natural flavours, a new line of stevia products from HB Natural Ingredients.
Nestlé opts for Nutri-Score front-of-pack labelling
Nestlé is supporting Nutri-Score with labelling on products in countries involved with the front-of-pack scheme by the end of 2019.
UK to introduce ‘Natasha’s Law’ for allergen labelling
A new law will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, in a drive to protect the country’s two million food allergy sufferers.
Sugarwise aims to reduce amount of sugar in schools
The School Food Standards, that all British Schools must adhere to, currently place no limit on the amount of sugar children consume while at school.
Fruit purees offer solution for FDA’s ‘Added Sugar’ hurdle
Fruit purees are emerging as a viable solution for US food companies as they work towards complying with new rules on the labelling of sugar.
UK government opens plastic waste innovation fund
The government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under a multi-million pound grant scheme to help boost the recycling of plastic packaging.
Alland & Robert attains non GMO verification
Natural gums producer, Alland & Robert, has obtained non-GMO verification for its acacia gum references, karaya gum reference and its texturing ingredient Syndeo.
EU patent for Corbion’s powdered vineger reaffirmed
The European Patent Office has reaffirmed the patented status of Corbion’s vinegar powder.
Spirits producers to add calories and ingredients to labels
SpiritsEUROPE and spirits producers have signed a commitment to add calorie and ingredients information on drinks labels.
Lidl trials new meat ‘production method’ labelling
When it comes to fresh chicken, shoppers are reportedly demanding that retailers become more transparent with the information displayed on packaging.