labelling
July/August 2016
Product Focus: Meat & poultry Ingredients: Gelatin Processing: Cutting & slicing; Laboratory analysis Packaging: Printing & labelling
FSA to review date marking guidance
Last month, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) hosted a cross industry round table event entitled ‘Addressing the challenges in food waste redistribution’, in conjunction with Neighbourly.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF Awards unveils shortlist
The shortlist for this year’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards has been announced, following much deliberation by a judging panel comprised of industry experts and sponsors.
Surplus food distribution struggles
Initiatives which simultaneously contribute to food waste reduction as well as distribute surplus food to those in need are to be wholeheartedly welcomed, however, new research has highlighted the struggles that UK food charities face in order to serve people in need.
Food crime reporting facility launched
Food Crime Confidential – a reporting facility where food crime can be reported safely and in confidence, over the phone and by email – has been launched in the UK by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
Regulatory upheaval warned in event of Brexit
Trace One is warning that UK food retailers and manufacturers will have to plan for potential regulatory upheaval in the event of a ‘leave’ vote in this week’s EU referendum.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global rules for soft drinks outlined in new guide
Leatherhead Food Research is helping manufacturers address uncertainty over challenging global regulations for soft drinks and fruit juices with a bespoke industry guide.
Halal and vegan sales increasing to 2020
Euromonitor International has launched the Ethical Labels database, responding to the growing movement towards sustainability, social responsibility and transparency on labels.
Health slick
Emma Woods discusses the rise and demand of ‘healthier’ cooking oils and the challenges that manufacturers could face if the trend continues
Brand suicide or bold move?
Following a high profile product recall earlier this year, Mars is back in the news after it announced plans to introduce new labels on its pasta and rice products to distinguish between ‘everyday’ and ‘occasional’ foods.
Transatlantic bakery management agreement
RedBlack Software has become the exclusive UK reseller of weighing, ingredient control and traceability solutions from North American specialist SG Systems.
Laser scanning technology
Ingredient supplier Petrow Food Group has invested in new laser scanning and packaging technology at its £4 million factory and warehouse facility in Haverhill, Suffolk, UK.
Second Sidel line
To meet growing demand, Montgomery Waters has acquired an additional complete line solution from Sidel.
A vision for the future of labels
The Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) is calling for the addition of ‘activity equivalent’ information to food and drink labels in a bid to reduce obesity.