FSA publishes export guidance for lab-grown meat manufacturers
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have released new export guidance for lab-grown meat.
Regulation & Legislation
Magnum sues Aldi over copycat products
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is suing German discounter Aldi in Ireland over alleged trademark infringement.
British herb giant secures £2.38M payout after factory fire
A British food manufacturer has secured a mammoth £2.38 million payout after a major factory fire exposed serious failings in its insurance cover.
Selling a food business? Six property issues to address first
Property documentation, regulatory compliance and operational continuity can all come under scrutiny during due diligence. Here are six areas food business owners should review before putting their company up for sale.
Environmental crime: Who could go to prison for EUDR breaches?
Serious breaches of the anti-deforestation regulation carry tough penalties
Regulatory uncertainty blocking food innovation says European FSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is calling on the food industry to do more to keep pace with rapid innovation.
New harassment rules could leave food businesses liable for customer conduct
From 30 October 2026, third party interactions will carry a new legal risk. Here’s what food and beverage businesses need to know.
FDF urges Downing Street to halt changes to NPM model
New research from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) claims that an “unstable” health policy environment is deterring investment.
Leicester man arrested in illegal meat crackdown
A man has been arrested as part of a crackdown on the online sale of illegal ‘smokies’ by the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
FSA pushes for Big Food data in massive food safety overhaul
New food regulatory proposals will see major changes to an historical framework, which will place Big Food under much more scrutiny.
15% of UK food manufacturers await hygiene inspection
New data claims that large parts of the UK food and drink sector currently do not have a hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
EPR and RAM: What food manufacturers need to know now
The UK’s EPR regime is entering a significant new phase that directly affects how packaging producers are assessed and charged for the recyclability of their packaging. Here’s what you need to know.
Opinion
The EUDR must go ahead or risk losing credibility
The regulation is approaching its deadline, and it’s essential that it meets it
Danone voluntarily reports UK average NPM score to spotlight health focus
French dairy giant Danone has revealed it will start voluntarily reporting its average UK Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) score to highlight its commitment to health.
Recyclability rules could make flexible plastics more expensive for producers
Rules designed to rate the recyclability of packaging could see many producers facing higher Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees, suggests new analysis by the international circular economy specialist, Reconomy.
FDF tells Downing Street to prioritise existing reforms and shelve new advertising plans
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is sounding the alarm over the UK’s food resilience, with inflation set to rise further ahead of Christmas.
PPWR is live – but label details overdue
Earlier this month, UK on-pack recycling label scheme operator, OPRL, flagged an important point: where are the finer details around PPWR’s future labelling requirements?
PPWR PFAS limits: How to keep ‘forever chemicals’ out of packaging
PFAS limits have been introduced in the EU’s flagship packaging regulation
ASA ruling on blurred reviews reveals strict criteria on claims
A new ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over The Turmeric Co.’s use of blurred customer testimonials reinforces the agency’s strict stance on disease claims, reminding the industry that even implied treatment claims are off-limits.
How will food manufacturers benefit from extended closure orders?
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has called the government’s plan to double the maximum length of closure orders a “victory”.
PPWR: 6 things manufacturers need to know
The EU’s packaging regulation is now enforceable
Balancing founder input with institutional control
As food and beverage businesses grow and attract external investment, founders must adapt to more formal governance structures. Laura Gray, senior associate at law firm, Birketts LLP, explains...
UPF legislation raises stakes for food labeling and child-directed marketing
The debate around the Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act signals rising political interest in warning labels, marketing restrictions and a federal definition of ultra processed foods
Food sector needs to build resilience in face of growing supply chain threats
Half of global (51%) CEOs say their businesses could not maintain their day-to-day operations for over three weeks without experiencing some form of disruption if a major supply chain shock occurred, new research has revealed.
Food industry under fire as MPs call on government to confront sector over obesity crisis
MPs are urging the UK Government to ‘stand up’ to the food industry after decades of failure in tackling obesity.
Bognor Regis takeaway owners fined £37K for close to 30 serious offences
The former operators of a Bognor Regis takeaway have been fined a total of £37,000 after admitting 27 food safety and hygiene offences.
ASA bans ads by Mars and Morley’s under new HFSS rules
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed the outcomes of six rulings under the government’s new HFSS ad restrictions.
25 years to save English farming? Downing Street lays out its pitch to the industry
The government has laid out its 25-year farming roadmap in a bid to give English farmers greater certainty in an increasingly unstable economic landscape.
More than a third of food samples from small retailers non-compliant, finds FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed that 36% of all samples tested from smaller retailers are non-compliant with UK regulations.
Government drops manifesto pledge to ban foie gras imports
The government has rowed back on a manifesto pledge to ban imports of foie gras in order to secure a trade deal with the EU.
Danone takes US rival to court over ‘deceptive’ protein claims
French dairy giant Danone has filed a lawsuit against US yoghurt rival Chobani over “deceptive” high-protein claims.
Animal rights lawyers accuse BBC of misleading public
The Animal Law Foundation has accused the BBC of misleading the British public on the facts surrounding pig sentience.
Mondelēz CEO warns ‘shaky’ UK regulations threaten future investment
Mondelēz CEO Dirk Van de Put has cautioned that global consumer confidence is at a 30-year low as a result of protracted economic instability.
HGV drivers supplying Morrisons call off strike action
Close to 500 HGV drivers supplying supermarket chain Morrisons have secured a series of concessions after threatening to strike.
‘Extreme concerns’ over government energy drink ban delay
A coalition of celebrity voices and health experts has criticised the government for the delay in pushing through the energy drinks ban for children.
Weight-loss pill approved in UK for the first time
A weight-loss drug pill has been given regulatory approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
UK’s ‘obesity moonshot’ at risk if Downing Street panders to cost-of-living politics
Leading health experts are urging the government not to get dragged into “cost-of-living politics” as healthy food becomes increasingly inaccessible for many Britons.
Global dairy giant calls on Downing Street to close hidden nutrition gap
One of the world’s largest dairy firms is calling on the UK government to help close the nation’s growing ‘nutrition gap’.
Food Foundation reveals devastating impact of inflation on poorest families
The poorest families in Britain with children would need to spend 85% of their disposable income to attain a healthy diet.
Illegal meat case results in £467K payout
Company and director ordered to pay over £467,000 for diverting meat not fit for human consumption.
High Court finds FSA was unlawfully charging slaughterhouses for inspections
The High Court has found that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been taxing slaughterhouses unlawfully through its charging for official controls.
‘John Lemon’ beer dispute: The hidden risks in wordplay
A recent case involving a small French brewery, L’Imprimerie, and the estate of a world-famous musician provides a timely reminder that even light-hearted branding can carry serious legal risk.
Manager jailed after defrauding major UK food supplier out £700K
A man has been jailed for nearly four years after defrauding one of the UK’s leading fresh food suppliers out of £700,000.
France bans CBD edibles, European agency agrees on ‘reproductive toxicant’ classification
France has banned CBD edibles and convinced the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) that CBD should be treated as a reproductive toxicant, adding pressure on an “already fragile and highly uncertain” market.
What does Milka’s shrinkflation mean for food manufacturers?
A German court has found Milka guilty of shrinkflation deception - legal expert Euan Duncan takes a look at what happened and why this ruling matters for the wider food and drink sector.
Too good to be true? When food and drink health claims leave a bad taste
As regulation tightens, legal expert Samantha Woodley explains how brands can navigate the CAP Code and avoid health-related compliance pitfalls.
New UK-EU deal to slash GB-NI goods checks, government says
Environment secretary Emma Reynolds is in Northern Ireland this week to meet farmers, growers and businesses to discuss the benefits of the new UK–EU food and drink deal.
PM launches new plan to redistribute surplus food backed by leading charities
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a new programme designed to redistribute more surplus food to the people who need it most.
Food experts call on governments to take action on spiralling food prices
Experts are urging world governments to get a grip on runaway food prices amid the rumbling geopolitical crisis set off by the Iran war.
The £2BN burden on food and drink
As the regulatory environment that governs UK food and drink becomes more complex, unintended consequences are coming into play. Here’s what you need to be know...