FDF gives guidance on allergen-free and vegan claims
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its ‘Guidance on ‘Allergen’-Free and Vegan Claims’ report which aims to inform both the wider food industry and consumers on the difference between ‘allergen’-free claims and vegan claims. This UK guidance report,...
Adam Henson launches national #FeedMeTruth campaign
TV Presenter and farmer Adam Henson is launching #FeedMeTruth, a national campaign to inform children of where the food on their plate comes from. Henson, best known from Countryfile, hopes to encourage every nursery and school to commit to making their food supply...
New EFSA food safety survey highlights consumer attitudes
The European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) has provided fresh evidence to support its 2019 Eurobarometer report that focused on food safety and consumers' attitudes to food. The updated survey draws figures from five new EU pre-accession countries including Albania,...
Farmers unions disappointed with immigration policy
The National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland have criticised the Government's new immigration policy which will see the introduction of a points based system starting from 2021. The new policy will require EU and non-EU citizens to amass 70 points to be able to...
Two thirds of adults don’t eat enough fibre
A report from bakery company Hovis has revealed that UK adults are failing to consume enough fibre and are confused about how much they should be eating, despite high-profile campaigns to get people to boost their fibre intake. The report found that 89% of UK adults...
