All Labelling articles
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Analysis & Features10 charts that explain UK attitudes to food provenance
It’s official: food origin is a growing concern for shoppers…
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NewsSupermarkets in Gibraltar, including Morrisons, in race to meet new EU rules
Businesses supplying retailers in Gibraltar have less than two months to prove their products meet EU regulations
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Analysis & FeaturesSocial impact transforming food and drink: Charity Power List 2026
Charities and campaigners are holding more influence than ever. The Grocer’s Charity Power List charts the people reshaping what responsibility really means in food and drink today
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Oatly’s ‘milk’ ruling mean for the plant-based category?
Oatly’s appeal over use of ‘milk’ in its marketing has been rejected
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Comment & OpinionFeedback: ASA and eco claims, HFSS rules and mackerel prices
This week’s letters page reveals the tightrope brands walk between clear claims, credible health regulation and responsible sourcing
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Comment & OpinionThe real cost of a cuppa and why tea pricing needs clarity
While ‘price per 100g’ offers a metric, it fails to reveal the ultimate cost of a single, brewed cup, or indeed the cost of an individual teabag, says Jonny Briscoe, MD UK&I at Lipton Teas & Infusions
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NewsAldi launches ‘high in fibre’ logo on select products
Discounter Aldi has also joined an FDF initiative to boost the nation’s fibre intake
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Comment & OpinionNew nutrient profiling model is at odds with scientific sentiment
Slavishly focusing on further reductions in fat, salt and sugar is at odds with the latest scientific consensus, consumer sentiment and retailer actions
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NewsBrits want more food label transparency, Four Paws UK report says
Behind The Label, released on 20 January, found 78% of the public believe all products sold in supermarkets should carry clear method of production labels, with the number rising to 97% among Four Paws UK supporters
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s in a name? Why the vegan vs plant-based label matters
The problem for consumers is that there is no widely agreed definition for ‘plant-based’ in the same way that there is for ‘vegan’, says Alexander Huntley, research and impact manager at The Vegan Society
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat should a GLP-1 range look like and which is best?
Retailer offerings trumpet a variety of claims about protein, fat and fibre levels, while some seem to simply be smaller portions
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NewsWhich? calls for mandatory front of pack traffic lights
Which? said the inconsistent approach of brands and retailers made it difficult for shoppers to easily compare items and see which were high in fat, sugar or salt
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Comment & OpinionThe nitrate cancer debate is an opportunity to reset
The existence of the nitrate debate points to a broader issue: our food system has become overly reliant on engineering solutions and artificial interventions, says Tom Horvath Neumann, founder of Properoni
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NewsDubai-style chocolate bar recalled as it may contain peanuts
Earlier this week, the FSA warned people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate
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NewsGovernment must tackle misinformation on animal products, welfare campaigners say
Compassion in World Farming, Humane World for Animals UK and The Animal Law Foundation met with MPs this week and urged the government to implement mandatory labelling and stricter enforcement of current consumer laws
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Comment & OpinionIt’s the most wasteful time of year: how to help cut festive food waste
Jenny Costa of Rubies in the Rubble is encouraging everyone across our industry to help narrow the gap between abundance and need
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NewsEU talks on ‘meaty’ name ban for plant-based foods collapse
Many plant-based brands, including France’s La Vie, have opposed the proposed ban
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Comment & OpinionWill Brussels finally bin plant-based ‘meaty terms’ ban?
Europe’s powerful agrifood lobby has long campaigned for a ban… but shoppers understand what a ‘veggie burger’ is
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Chinese food suppliers eyeing British supermarkets
As Donald Trump’s tariffs make the US less predictable, China has the UK in its sights, with suppliers set to receive considerable government support. What markets are they targeting?
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Comment & OpinionDoes the government’s babymilk action plan go far enough?
Retailers were quick to back Starmer’s announcement, but some health and early stage nutrition experts are arguing the government’s plans don’t go far enough