Nestlé shareholders have hit out at the manufacturer for its reliance on sales of less healthy foods, threatening a resolution to force the food giant to focus on healthier foods at its annual general meeting.
The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has launched a consultation around new labelling proposals which will impact meat products such as pork and bacon – and while most welcome the move, the NFU warns we must be careful not to think labelling...
More than 1m children in the UK are at risk of their development being impacted because they lack nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, according to a new report from kids’ yoghurt manufacturer Yoplait.
The trade report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which assessed the period between January and December 2023, warns that new trade barrier rules could reverse export growth.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the acquisition of Tereos UK & Ireland (TUKI) by Tate & Lyle Sugars (TLS) could lead to higher sugar prices.
The association which represents the interests of UK temperature-controlled logistics has written to the Defra Secretary with concerns over Border Target Operating Model plans to come later this year.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation seeking views on new guidance for food businesses on the definition of mechanically separated meat (MSM).
The Government’s ‘one-size-fits-all’ £38,700 immigration rule will stoke food price inflation and spark a raft of equal pay claims that risk tearing the food industry apart, according to the head of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).
Fast food chain Burger King has been ordered to pull a recent advertising campaign offline over fears it might be promoting foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) to children under the age of 16.
There has been a rapid increase in the use of eco-labels and claims by businesses that they or their products are environmentally friendly – a result of consumer interest in how their spending is impacting the planet. Rebecca Ironmonger of Roythornes...
This Wednesday 31 January 2024 will see the UK roll out the first stage of its new border rules – here’s what you need to know and why so businesses are worried...
Last December saw the informal agreement from EU Parliament and Council negotiators on new corporative sustainability rules, but what does this mean for food and drink manufacturers and suppliers and their current way of approaching ESG?
Long-awaited changes to border controls on the import of animals, food and flowers from the EU into the UK may cause significant disruption to trade if suppliers in the EU are not sufficiently prepared. Andrew Thurston, customs duty lead for MHA explores.
Andrea Gutierrez-Solana, a food and sustainability policy expert and associate director at Whitehouse Communications, offers insights into ongoing discussions on the upcoming EU packaging and packaging waste regulation and the requirements it will set...
Last year’s October Business Leaders revealed that many in the food and beverage processing sector are feeling overwhelmed by regulation. Among the new raft of guidance and laws coming into effect are the proposals around green claims.
Almost a third of UK adults don’t want plant-based food that resembles their animal counterparts, finds research commissioned by law firm Browne Jacobson.
Katrina Anderson, commercial and regulatory lawyer and associate director at international legal practice, Osborne Clarke, highlights several regulations to be mindful of this new year.
With the new year rapidly approaching, we ask members of the meat processing industry to tell us their Christmas wishes and what new developments they’re hoping for the sector in 2024.
Earlier this month, IGD delivered recommendations to DEFRA around consistent food environment labelling in the UK, but three lobbying groups have since aired concerns over ‘a narrow’ approach.
Accelerated by the health-conscious consumer and new UK rules, food and drink producers have been working hard to reformulate their recipes. But what have been the obstacles in their way, is there any benefit to these tweaks, and will it help curb obesity?
The body governing UK food standards has launched a consultation over new regulatory framework proposals in England for precision bred organisms used for food and animal feed.
The Government’s decision to accept recommendations to limit the amount of THC in consumer cannabidiol (CBD) products set out by the Advisory Councill on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has been met with mixed response by the industry.
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.
The proposed acquisition of Kilhorne Bay by Whitby Seafoods has been abandoned following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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?
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.
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?
The Government’s delay of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls on imports from the EU due to inflationary pressures has been labelled a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card by the British Poultry Council (BPC).
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?
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.