Regulation & Legislation

EUDR: What on earth is going on?

EUDR: What on earth is going on?

By Bethan Grylls

Over the last couple of months, conversations around EUDR changes have been making headlines. Here’s the latest…

Legal and ethical essentials when navigating brand collaborations

Legal Brief

Legal and ethical essentials when navigating brand collaborations

By Alexandra Hammond

Alexandra Hammond, partner at UK law firm Foot Anstey, explores the key legal considerations collaborating food and beverage brands should be aware of to minimise reputational damage and generate renewed, positive buzz.

NFU Scotland calls for radical overhaul of food labelling

News

NFU Scotland calls for radical overhaul of food labelling

By Gwen Ridler

National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has called for a radical overhaul of the regulatory framework governing food labels as less than half of consumers felt they knew enough about the origins of the food they buy.

Budget reaction from food and drink industry

News

Budget reaction from food and drink industry

By William Dodds

Figures from across the food and drink manufacturing sector have reacted to the 2024 Autumn Budget, announced on 30 October by chancellor Rachel Reeves.

House of Lords health and obesity recommendations 2024

News

House of Lords health and obesity recommendations 2024

By Bethan Grylls

Following several evidence gathering sessions, the House of Lords has published a set of recommendations for the Government to address diet-related illness in the UK. Here’s an easy breakdown of the main takeaways.

Farmer fined £16k after worker dies in fall

News

Farmer fined £16k after worker dies in fall

By William Dodds

A farmer has been cleared of manslaughter but fined after a worker was killed on his farm in Cheshire while attempting to repair the roof of a packing shed.

BTOM: Food for thought on a growing problem

Long read

BTOM: Food for thought on a growing problem

By Dan Culverhouse

Dan Culverhouse, UK&I managing director of Customs Support, analyses whether the recent relationship ‘reset’ with Europe will help resolve border issues.

The future of food standards in the UK at risk: FSA report

News

The future of food standards in the UK at risk: FSA report

By Gwen Ridler

Ongoing shortages of key food safety and standards professionals are threatening the future of food standards in the UK, according to a new report from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).

RSPCA Assured accused of 'welfare-washing'

News

RSPCA Assured accused of 'welfare-washing'

By Michelle Perrett

Veganuary co-founder Matthew Glover has accused RSPCA Assured of 'welfare-washing' and has called for the end of the scheme describing it as 'meaningless'.

Meaty terms for vegetarian foods deemed legal in EU

News

Meaty terms for vegetarian foods deemed legal in EU

By Gwen Ridler

EU member states are unable to stop food manufacturers from labelling vegetarian foods with ‘meaty’ names, according to a new ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

Tereos fined £25k after CMA investigation

News

Tereos fined £25k after CMA investigation

By William Dodds

Food ingredients firm Tereos has been fined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for failing to provide relevant information in relation to a recent merger investigation.

UK exports to EU down almost a quarter

News

UK exports to EU down almost a quarter

By Bethan Grylls

Food and drink export values fell in the first six months of the year, a 6.1% decline compared to the first half of 2023.

Is your factory safe?

Short read

Is your factory safe?

By William Dodds

A panel of experts discuss how food and drink manufacturers can ensure that their health and safety practices are fit for purpose.

Be prepared for tougher packaging laws

Legal Brief

Be prepared for tougher packaging laws

By Melissa Haskell

With UK food safety and labelling requirements facing greater stringency and deviation from EU legislation, businesses must stay ahead of the curve to ensure compliance and consumer trust. Melissa Haskell, partner in the regulatory & licensing teams at...

Opinion: We need a UPF tax

Opinion

Opinion: We need a UPF tax

By Mark Jones

Mark Jones, food and drink lawyer and partner at law firm, Gordons LLP, offers his thoughts on why ultra processed foods tax is likely to be a 'Labour additive' and why that's a good thing.

Scotch tax hike costs treasury £298m in a year

News

Scotch tax hike costs treasury £298m in a year

By Gwen Ridler

Former chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s ‘record breaking’ Scotch whisky tax hike cost the treasury £298m in revenue from spirits duty in a year, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).