Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from human activities intensify the greenhouse effect. This contributes to climate change. Carbon dioxide (CO2), from burning fossil fuels such as
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and current turbulence caused by the invasion of Ukraine are reminders of the crucial importance of UK food producers to our
The European Parliament has approved an ambitious position ahead of talks with EU ministers on the overhaul of European honey marketing rules in a bid
A review has found that ultra-processed foods (UPF) are directly linked to 32 harmful effects on health, including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer,
The recent ‘Not for EU’ labelling seen on products sold in the UK is causing quite a stir for both industry and consumers. While there
The vegan diet has soared in popularity in the last five years, but some meat substitutes labelled as vegan contain milk or egg, according to
Prepacked food is food that is completely or partially enclosed in packaging, was placed in that packaging before being offered for sale, and cannot be
Since 1 October 2023, businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) are able to move prepacked retail goods as well as certain loose goods
There are a number of legal requirements regarding the labelling and composition of fresh meat, cooked meat and meat-containing products. Food for sale to consumers
Although the United Kingdom has left the European Union (EU), certain pieces of legislation (formally known as ‘retained EU law’) will still apply until such
New research has indicated that labelling animal products with cigarette-style warning labels could reduce consumption. Cigarette packets sold around the world feature graphic images and
Chlorophyll Water has transitioned to bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET) with CleanFlake recycled label technology. These 100% rPET bottles are crafted from food-grade
The European Union (EU) has introduced new olive oil quality and labelling regulations. Introduced in November 2022, and published in the EU’s official journal, the
Generative artificial intelligence is artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, or other media, using generative models. Generative AI models learn the patterns and structure
The law sets out rules that cover the preparation, composition and labelling of food supplied for human consumption. In broad terms the quality must meet
Defra has told industry stakeholders it will not be consulting on controversial plans to introduce compulsory animal welfare labelling of certain food products. The Department
Globally, food systems are responsible for more than â…“ of greenhouse gas emissions. This is largely due to meat production. To reach the Paris Agreement
Childhood obesity is a public health challenge in many countries. Food labelling may help children make healthier food choices. Food is typically labelled using
On a simplistic level the story of the ongoing shortage of salad items in UK supermarkets is an easy one to tell: unseasonable weather in
In line with protecting consumers from unnecessary costs, the UK Government is delaying food labelling rule changes that were due to apply from 1 October
To help consumers make safe and informed choices, food businesses may voluntarily provide information about the unintentional presence of allergens. This is called precautionary allergen
Carbon labels are a simple, single number that tell you the carbon footprint of that product. Nearly everything we do causes carbon emissions and, by
To help consumers make safe and informed choices, food businesses may voluntarily provide information about the unintentional presence of allergens. This is called precautionary allergen
For those in the food business, labels will probably be changed again. The family of a woman with a severe dairy allergy who died after
The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly. The Farm
Sometime in the early 90s, the RSPCA’s Head of Farm Animals and Deputy Chief Vet, Alastair Mews and external technical advisor Dr Mike Baxter began
Red Tractor Food Assurance is a not-for-profit company that is the UK’s biggest farm and food assurance scheme. They develop standards based on science, evidence,
We’re all used to seeing the gruesome images of black lungs and rotting teeth on packets of cigarettes, designed to put smokers off the unhealthy
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review into grocery labelling systems following pressure from consumer groups. Inconsistencies in unit pricing, a
Sourdough is both a bread making process and an ingredient. It is the name given to a mixture of cereal flour and water that has
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