Researchers suggest new food groups should be added to allergen labels
Allergy research has found eight food groups were not included in the mandatory labelling of foods despite accounting for at least 1% of cases of food anaphylaxis.
Consumer attitudes survey calls for labelling legislation changes
A consumer survey conducted for NFU Scotland has concluded that current labelling practice of food products across the UK is not transparent for consumers.
Defra halts implementation of ‘not for EU’ labelling
Defra has announced that it will not proceed with the introduction of ‘not for EU’ labelling in Great Britain.
“Meaty” labels banned on plant-based products in France
France has published a decree banning “meaty” labels from being used for the marketing of plant-based products.
Shelfwatch survey finds Aldi stocks largest amount of Scottish produce
NFU Scotland has revealed the results of its Shelfwatch survey, identifying “mixed support” for Scottish produce across supermarkets.
Belgium scraps ‘meaty’ vegan labelling ban
The Government of Belgium has announced that it is unlikely to ban ‘meaty’ labels on vegan foods.
