All Labelling articles
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Southern Co-op merger latest, whisky tariffs, election promises
In the latest chapter of grocery’s very own soap opera, Southern Co-op has rejected an approach from the UK’s largest independent co-operative society, OurCoop, which appeared to offer an alternative to its proposed merger with the Co-op Group
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Comment & OpinionWe need to talk about what the right health targets are
The Health Summit is about having a grown up conversation to achieve lasting, measurable change
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ProfilesGood Phats founder Tom Redwood on Bourdain, MJ and decoding ingredients lists
‘Food is such a personal thing – when someone tells you it’s changed the way they cook or eat, that’s pretty special’
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Category ReportDo soft drinks’ functional health claims stack up?
Soft drinks suppliers would no doubt have been paying close attention when nutrition brand Zoe was reprimanded by the ASA
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NewsHipp Organic recalls babyfood over celeriac allergen labelling error
Hipp Organic is recalling its seven months-plus 190g Vegetable Lasagne jar due to a labelling error
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Comment & Opinion‘May contain’ warnings are the ‘wild west’ of food labelling
Excessive use of precautionary allergen labelling (PAL), commonly known as “may contain”, is making food shopping harder, not safer
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NewsMost farmed prawns mislabelled on origin, study finds
Research by non-profit World Forest ID found just 16% of farmed prawns at western supermarkets were from the country labelled on packs
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NewsCalls for phased realignment with EU rules rejected by government
A government response to Efra Committee calls for a phased transition to EU rules was ignored
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Comment & OpinionBeyond voluntary reformulation: how change really happens
A more nuanced understanding of food reformulation is better for public health, says Dr Kawther Hashem, head of research and impact at Action on Salt & Sugar
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Packaging
As one packaging supplier puts it: “The most successful packaging today balances visual impact with sustainability and operational efficiency.” But that’s not a straightforward combination to achieve in an increasingly stringent regulatory environment.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs food & drink ready for the EU reset?
Talks on an SPS deal are advancing, with an eye on 2027 implementation – but it is feared the industry is not prepared for the scale of adjustment
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Comment & OpinionWhat the ASA vs Zoe row tells us about the blurred lines of health claims
Ingredients like inulin are not problematic because they exist, but because they are frequently used to disguise the underlying quality of a product, says Amir Mousavi, founder of consultancy Good Food Studio
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Comment & OpinionWe’ve changed how we eat, now we’re changing how we feed our pets
Feeding pets is no longer routine, says Pets at Home COO Anja Madsen. Owners are looking for fresh, nutrient-dense and whole food options
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Comment & OpinionBabyfood guidelines: why we’re still waiting for real progress
It is encouraging to see the industry taking steps, however we caution against mistaking partial adherence for meaningful progress
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the ASA right to ban Zoe’s ‘real food’ supplement ad?
Following an independent review, the ASA upheld its decision to ban a social media ad in which Zoe claimed its product is “just real food”
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Comment & OpinionRestoring authentic honey supply globally could take decades
Engineered syrups are used to imitate or dilute honey, and as a result many honest beekeepers have been pushed out of the market, says honey producer Peeter Matson
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NewsPlant-based brands brace for ‘chaos’ after EU rule change
The European Parliament and Council of Europe have announced plans to restrict labelling for plant-based food, banning brands from using 31 words, including the likes of ‘steak’ and ’bacon’
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Comment & OpinionThe buzz about honey and the bias we don’t want to admit
The UK can’t make all its own honey – so Brits need to get over an unconscious bias over Chinese produce
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s the truth behind honey fraud claims?
Honey’s provenance and authenticity has long been a sticky business, with claims difficult to prove and test for. As demand for cleaner labels drives its popularity, how are producers proving their product is what they say it is?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy recalls keep occurring and which category is the worst offender
Recalls can have huge consequences – so why can’t companies stop them happening, and which categories are most at risk?