The Environment Committee is calling on the EU to reduce the use of all chemical pesticides by at least 50% by 2023, as MEPs vote in favour of the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation.
A routine food hygiene inspection of Douglas Willis butchers at 2 Llanyravon Square, Cwmbran in August 2022, undertaken by Torfaen Council’s Environmental Health Officers, found vacuum packing machine was being used on the premises to package raw and...
The director of a dog food manufacturer was given a suspended prison sentence this month (October 2023) after a teenage boy lost his finger on his first day of work.
The proposed acquisition of Kilhorne Bay by Whitby Seafoods has been abandoned following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
On 13 September, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, gave the highly awaited 2023 State of the Union address, setting the objectives the Commission will focus on until the European elections and start of a new mandate in June 2024.
Profitable growth is every organisation’s dream – but it usually comes with a raft of challenges. So how do you navigate growth and expansion, with the best chances of profit at the end?
A food factory worker has been jailed after admitting to contaminating food bound for restaurant chain Nando’s with plastic gloves and metal ring pulls.
The importance of having robust supply chains cannot be overstated, as recent geopolitical and societal events cause widespread disruption on a scale not seen in recent history.
Yesterday (1 October 2023) marked two years since Natasha’s Law came into force. Here, Rebecca Ironmonger of Roythornes Solicitors’ food regulatory team takes a look at what the impact has been of the law since its implementation.
On the eve of the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) is calling on political leaders to support British businesses through a ‘seismic’ period of regulatory change.
A Herefordshire-based retail and catering butcher has landed a £8k fine after a worker was ‘permanently disfigured’ when their hand was caught in a grinding machine.
This year’s Food Safety Briefing theme is science and data – with four special guest experts from Mars Global Food Safety Center, the Food Standards Agency, Unibloc, and Imprint Analytics joining us to share their knowledge.
Alan Lewis, partner and employment solicitor at Pearson Solicitors and Financial Advisers, outlines your rights as an employee and what business owners must do when it comes to redundancies.
Food Manufacture’s upcoming webinar, streaming on 27 September, brings together an expert panel to offer guidance on expanding into new markets for profitable growth.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK’s veterinary sector was hit hard. Now, shortages threaten food safety risks and delays at borders – so what can we do to change this bleak narrative?
Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, recently highlighted several big threats producers should be aware of in 2023. Here we summarise the findings and how one might mitigate against them.
With many manufacturer pension schemes appearing to have a surplus, Daniella Farsiani, associate at Eversheds Sutherland, discusses the issues and opportunities this imposes on the sector.
More than a quarter of invoices received by large businesses are paid late and average payment times have not improved since 2018, according to new data from the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
With the EU on the precipice of new Listeria regulations, Bethan Grylls reports on Chilled Food Association’s most recent webinar examining the potential avenues this could take and the repercussions.
Wine fraud has been reported as far back as Ancient Rome and continues to be a major obstacle in the industry today. So how can you ensure yours is genuine?
Anglesey sea salt company Halen Môn has been awarded B Corp status, joining a growing group of 29 Welsh-based companies. But what does this certification mean and why are so many F&B brands keen to claim such a title?
A producer of frozen vegetables for some of the UK’s biggest retailers has been ordered to pay more than £23k after spreading waste sludge on land illegally.
Animal welfare is high on the political agenda and a visit from Trading Standards is always an unpredictable possibility. Katie Temple, food lawyer at Roythornes Solicitors, explains how to prepare and what may be needed next.
Producers of alcoholic drinks could be faced with increased costs thanks to next week’s introduction of significant changes to UK alcohol duty, warned accountancy firm HW Fisher.
Ecoveritas has described the delay to roll-out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), as a “bittersweet” move, whilst OPRL warns companies “not to rest on their laurels”.
Single Malt Welsh Whisky has secured protected geographical indication (PGI) status, the first spirit to receive protection under the scheme since its launch.
If the UK Government is serious about achieving Net Zero by 2050, the manufacturing sector needs a dedicated Minister, argues head of manufacturing for Crowe UK.
Denise Rion, head of technical at BFFF, discusses UK guidance around Listeria and frozen and chilled foods, and raises concerns over proposed changes to EU Listeria regulation.
Calls for the UK Government to get going with the Extended Producer Responsibility have emerged from Ecoveritas and the CIWM, despite concerns around gaps in policy.
The Wales Agriculture Bill, which moves to its final stage of Senedd scrutiny, will pave the way for ambitious and transformational legislation to support farmers to produce food and other goods in a sustainable manner.
By Mikhail Vishnyakov, Emily Davies and Mark Tushingham
Much of the world’s oil, grains, seeds and fats are traded via FOSFA contracts, but against a backdrop of supply chain disruption and agricultural shortages, we may see a rise in disputes. Here, three legal experts outline the key features of FOSFA arbitrations...
With many smaller abattoirs forced to close, is it time for the meat inspection process in the UK to change in support of independents – and what is the government already doing to help?
Following publication of its review of the approvals process for novel foods commercialisation, Katrina Anderson and Stefanie Lo of Osborne Clarke explain the proposals under consideration.
In this month’s Food Forensics column, Alison Johnson looks at the different testing options to confirm your vegan product claims and some interesting outliers you may encounter.
Food and drink manufacturers need to act now to substantiate their green claims ahead of a new directive from the European Commission (EC), according to Leatherhead Food Research.
Leatherhead Food Research highlights the volatility of regulations linked to environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and quality and safety as a key issue for the food and beverage sector.
Georgia Carr, associate at intellectual property law firm Potter Clarkson, discusses the role of intellectual property in protecting data-driven innovations.
Katrina Anderson, associate director and Sian Edmonds, senior associate at Osborne Clarke, discuss five stages to navigate when developing and commercialising a new alternative protein product.
In this companion piece to this month's robotics and automation feature, Luke Jackson – director at law firm Walker Morris specialising in technology, food and beverage and manufacturing – discusses the legal implications of robots in the factory....
The UK joining the Trans-Pacific trade bloc would be another nail in the coffin for animal welfare, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
