All Labelling articles
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the ASA right to ban Zoe’s ‘real food’ supplement ad?
Following an independent review, the ASA upheld its decision to ban a social media ad in which Zoe claimed its product is “just real food”
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Comment & OpinionRestoring authentic honey supply globally could take decades
Engineered syrups are used to imitate or dilute honey, and as a result many honest beekeepers have been pushed out of the market, says honey producer Peeter Matson
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NewsPlant-based brands brace for ‘chaos’ after EU rule change
The European Parliament and Council of Europe have announced plans to restrict labelling for plant-based food, banning brands from using 31 words, including the likes of ‘steak’ and ’bacon’
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Comment & OpinionThe buzz about honey and the bias we don’t want to admit
The UK can’t make all its own honey – so Brits need to get over an unconscious bias over Chinese produce
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s the truth behind honey fraud claims?
Honey’s provenance and authenticity has long been a sticky business, with claims difficult to prove and test for. As demand for cleaner labels drives its popularity, how are producers proving their product is what they say it is?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy recalls keep occurring and which category is the worst offender
Recalls can have huge consequences – so why can’t companies stop them happening, and which categories are most at risk?
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Comment & OpinionWe should all have beef with the EU plant-based labelling decision
We have all been deemed too daft to differentiate between a plant-based ‘steak’ or ‘drumstick’ and one that was cut from the carcass of a cow or chicken, says Karen Spinner, sales & marketing manager at The Vegan Trademark
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NewsEU alignment sought for Food Data Transparency Partnership
Defra is looking to hire advisers to ensure that the next phase of the group’s work is ‘coherent, informed and influential’
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Comment & OpinionOatly ruling exposes a bigger challenge for plant-based brands
The challenge now is that although plant-based is no longer bought purely as a dairy substitute, much of the category is still marketed through dairy language and cues, says Steve Wildish, founder of Wildish & Co
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NewsDefra urges businesses to ‘prepare now’ for EU SPS deal
It has also put out a call for information from the agrifood sector on what support businesses need to prepare
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NewsEU to ban use of meat words on plant-based packaging
Under the new agreement, 31 animal-associated words including ’chicken’, ‘beef’ or ‘pork’ and cuts terms like ‘breast’, ‘thigh’ or ‘drumstick’ will be banned
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NewsAldi and Lidl top 2025 product recall league table
The discounters accounted for 13% of products pulled from shelves due to incorrect allergen labelling or contamination, analysis by The Grocer reveals
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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