All Labelling articles – Page 8
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Comment & OpinionFree-from lessons still to be learned from tragic death of Celia Marsh from Pret a Manger sandwich
The ‘free-from’ market has gone from niche to mainstream by targeting the burgeoning vegan and plant-based lifestyle – rather than meeting the needs of a tiny minority with severe allergies
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NewsFrench plant-based bacon brand La Vie makes UK supermarket debut
La Vie is made from soy with sunflower oil extracted using a patented process the brand claims gives the product ‘taste parity with pork bacon’
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Comment & OpinionWhy the FSA is backing the challenge to best before dates
There has never been a more crucial time to work together to reduce food waste and improve affordability, says Robin May, chief scientific adviser at the FSA
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Comment & OpinionResponsible food businesses must go further to prioritise health
Addressing the causes of obesity is complex but it is more urgent than ever for industry to step up to the plate, say Richard Hall and Karen Poole, co-chairs of the Consumer Goods Forum’s Collaboration for Healthier Lives
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NewsChanges to food labelling on EU products postponed to 2024
The new food labelling rules on EU products entering the GB market will now come into force on 1 January 2024
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NewsOcado adds top 14 allergen-free ‘aisle’ in free-from switch-up
The retailer said it was ‘committed to supporting our customers, no matter what their dietary requirements’
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Comment & OpinionShelve labels, seize data… why brands need to end purpose-washing
Certification schemes don’t always benefit farmers in developing countries, say Sasha Dichter and Tom Adams, co-founders of 60 Decibels
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NewsOli Tec smart labelling system promises to slash food waste
Oli-Tec is in conversation with several supermarkets and suppliers in the UK and US to secure a large-scale trial of its technology
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets are making a mockery of sourdough bread
The government has a perfect opportunity to tighten the definition of sourdough, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsSainsbury’s removing ‘best before’ dates on almost 300 lines
Sainsbury’s has said that, after “stringent testing”, it has found that its yoghurt is safe to consume past its expiration date
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NewsWaitrose relaunches Cooks’ Ingredients range with 40 new lines
The number of Cooks’ Ingredients lines will expand from 420 to 458, with some of the old products being re-tiered out of the range
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Comment & OpinionWhy time is running out for best before dates on fruit & vegetables
Fruit & veg could should be sold loose and without date labels, with consumers encouraged to store it correctly, says Wrap’s Marcus Gover
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NewsMeat industry bodies raise concerns about new eco-labelling methodology from Oxford University
The paper found that many meat alternatives had a fifth to less than a tenth of the environmental impact of meat-based equivalents
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NewsM&S ditches best before dates on fruit & veg
The retailer is removing best before dates from the labels of over 300 fresh produce items and replacing them with a code system
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Comment & OpinionAs France bans use of meat terminology, vegan brands will have to get more creative
The French are leading the rebellion against the vegan movement’s appropriation of language, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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Comment & OpinionMandatory animal welfare labelling is a win for British farmers and consumers
My hope is that government continues to find ways to champion British farming at the heart of our food system, says James Bailey, executive director at Waitrose
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NewsFSA looks to standardise allergen labelling to improve consumer confidence
The agency said it would be improving precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) through a more standardised approach
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NewsEU on collision course with UK supermarkets over new eco labelling system
A coalition of MEPs and senior opposition figures from UK parliament has claimed having rival, post-Brexit systems is a recipe for mass confusion
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2022: sustainability initiative of the year - supplier
Foundation Earth’s pioneering eco-labels were brought to life in August 2021
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Comment & OpinionAn industry-wide eco-label for food and drink has potential, but getting there may be anything but harmonious
One source told The Grocer they believed it was vital for any eco label to be seen by consumers to be independent of the industry