All Labelling articles
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Packaging
As one packaging supplier puts it: “The most successful packaging today balances visual impact with sustainability and operational efficiency.” But that’s not a straightforward combination to achieve in an increasingly stringent regulatory environment.
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Analysis & FeaturesIs food & drink ready for the EU reset?
Talks on an SPS deal are advancing, with an eye on 2027 implementation – but it is feared the industry is not prepared for the scale of adjustment
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Comment & OpinionWhat the ASA vs Zoe row tells us about the blurred lines of health claims
Ingredients like inulin are not problematic because they exist, but because they are frequently used to disguise the underlying quality of a product, says Amir Mousavi, founder of consultancy Good Food Studio
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Comment & OpinionWe’ve changed how we eat, now we’re changing how we feed our pets
Feeding pets is no longer routine, says Pets at Home COO Anja Madsen. Owners are looking for fresh, nutrient-dense and whole food options
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Comment & OpinionBabyfood guidelines: why we’re still waiting for real progress
It is encouraging to see the industry taking steps, however we caution against mistaking partial adherence for meaningful progress
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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