All Labelling articles – Page 3
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NewsTesco laser etches avocado labels to help the environment
The high-powered lasers remove a minute section of the top layer of avocado skin, etching size information on the fruit as directed by a computer program
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Comment & OpinionNatasha Clinical Trial shows a new way forward on food allergies
Doctors say they are already seeing children on the trial who are able to tolerate the foods which previously would have triggered a severe allergic reaction, says Nadim Ednan-Laperouse, co-founder of the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
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NewsThousands of firms facing legal action over missing packaging data as deadline looms
The Grocer understands the deadline will not be extended again
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Comment & OpinionNew FSA advice holds lessons for vegan brands
The FSA advises food producers to use precautionary allergen labels, says Hannah Leese, partner and head of Roythornes Solicitors’ food regulatory team
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Comment & OpinionIt’s time to roll up our sleeves and unite on DRS
DRS is a well-established, proven way to collect materials and tackle the blight of litter, says Stephen Moorhouse, VP & general manager at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB
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Comment & OpinionCountry of origin labelling rules will crack down on ambiguity
Provenance labelling is coming under increased regulatory scrutiny, says Simon Tingle, partner and head of regulatory at law firm Gordons
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Comment & OpinionThe food waste crisis demands action at all levels of society
As a society we must challenge our perceptions and behaviours around food consumption, says Jo Gideon, MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central
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Comment & Opinion‘Nanny state’ fears perpetuate an unhealthy food system for children
The food system remains stacked against parents trying to do the right thing by their children, says Barbara Crowther, campaign manager of Children’s Food Campaign at Sustain
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NewsPlans for mandatory approach to eco-labels on food and drink scrapped
New report found “limited” evidence such labels had an impact on consumer behaviour or that they encouraged food and drink companies to reduce their carbon footprint
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Analysis & FeaturesBrits less worried about ultra-processed foods than Europeans
Britain’s reputation as the fat man of Europe seems unlikely to change, as a new study shows Brits’ knowledge and concerns about ultra-processed foods is lagging behind our European neighbours
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Comment & OpinionWill ASA research herald the end of ‘green’ fresh imagery?
Advertising imagery that appeared ‘fresh’ was able to elicit beliefs in much the same way as terms such as ‘natural’ or ‘plant-based’, says the ASA
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NewsFood allergies: nearly 60% suffer reaction due to bad labelling shows GS1 study
Research from barcode giant GS1 said that seven out of 10 people with food allergies reported feeling nervous whenever they ate food that they did not prepare
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Comment & OpinionIgnorance or bad education? EPR woes build
Despite nearly 6,000 large producers enrolling since last August, less than 40% have actually submitted their EPR data
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NewsCampaign group lodges CMA complaint over ‘false’ salmon farming claims
Scamon Scotland claimed Aldi, Asda, Co-op, Lidl, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Tesco had displayed false claims over fish farming
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NewsBrexit labelling laws will cost industry millions, dairy boss warns
Scotland’s Graham’s Family Dairy has warned of the costs of ‘Not for EU’ labels
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NewsAsda agrees to avoid making ‘ambiguous’ green claims in new deal with CMA
The CMA signed an unprecedented deal with Asda, Asos and Boohoo following greenwashing concerns in the fashion sector
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NewsTractors descend on Westminster in food security protest
The convoy of tractors and other farm vehicles circled Westminster, bringing London traffic to a halt over several hours
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Comment & OpinionFinally, France moves to ban ‘meaty’ names in plant-based
In three months’ time, France will follow South Africa and Italy in banning the use of ‘meaty’ terminology to describe plant-based products, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsCountry of origin and method of production labelling consultation begins
The plans promised to improve transparency, while supporting British farming, Defra said
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NewsAllergies campaigner urges supermarkets to overhaul free-from aisles
The FSA’s campaign is also being supported by the three biggest UK allergen charities – Allergy UK, Anaphylaxis UK and the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation