17 May 2024 Blog Food and Agri Update - Friday 17 May ummary overview of the 2nd annual Downing Street food summit, grants & support, EU and CAP, CMA report on retailer pricing in groceries sector, ASA continues focus on green claims and will be using AI to proactively monitor, plus podcast guidance due and new rules on alcohol alternatives, at or below 0.5% abv. ASA rulings on denigrating competitors and claims to treat a disease... 'Hangcure' anyone? FSA looks at ultra processed foods and adult allergens with a focus on plant based allergens. Finally, food fraud - is your internal risk assessment and supply chain robust enough? Share this article Bookmark this page 10 min read
8 May 2024 Blog EU 'Breakfast Directives': How do you like your honey/jam/fruit juice/milk in the Morning? New labelling requirements will be coming for the so-called EU ‘Breakfast Directives’: Labelling of Honey, jam, fruit juice and Milk are to be affected. Key changes will be a much more onerous obligation to list origin for honey blends, the adaption of a reduced-sugar fruit juice category and changes to the minimum fruit composition for jams. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
7 May 2024 Blog EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to signal Seismic Change in Food Packaging On 24th April 2024 the European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The PPWR will mark a seismic change for food packaging in Europe. For a summary overview of the key points please see this article. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
7 May 2024 Blog Is your supply chain at risk? Virus Update & Key Recommendations There have been 2 updates on virus in cattle in recent weeks, with bird flu being found in cattle in the US for the first time and an update on Bluetongue in the UK. It is recommended that all livestock producers and those involved in the supply chain keep abreast of regulatory updates and put in place precautionary measures where applicable according to a risk assessment as well as having a fully prepared crisis management plan. Key points are provided in the blog. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
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