All Labelling articles – Page 12
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Analysis & FeaturesThe time has finally arrived for electronic shelf labels, here’s why
Electronic shelf labels arrived in the UK 30 years ago, and haven’t made much dent in the market since. But that might be about to change
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NewsRecalls of food products due to undeclared allergens drop by 10%
The decrease in recalls could be due to ‘increased awareness’ of food safety implications brought about by the publicity surrounding Nastasha’s Law, said RPC
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NewsNestlé to slash cereals sugar and salt in non-HFSS reformulation
By the end of 2021, the fmcg giant says it will have slashed an estimated 59 million teaspoons of sugar from its breakfast cereals
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Analysis & FeaturesHow environmental labelling on food could be the antidote to greenwashing
Systems that offer an environmental score on food packs are developing at a furious pace and heading our way. But which scheme will dominate, and to what extent will it succeed in engaging consumers?
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NewsCalls for mandatory nutritional labelling across food to promote healthier diets
Action on Salt and Sugar said the move could potentially prevent diet-related diseases such as obesity, strokes and heart attacks
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NewsConsumers fear Christmas food & drink shortages
A third of shoppers have already begun stocking up on food and drink for Christmas or are planning to before the end of October.
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NewsEnvironment Agency to standardise eco-performance metrics across food industry
The Environment Agency’s goal is to make it easier for consumers and businesses to understand the environmental performance of companies
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Comment & OpinionNatasha’s Law will make a real difference. Now we need an allergy tsar
The role would provide a champion for people with allergies to ensure they receive correct and appropriate support, including joined-up healthcare, say Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse
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Comment & OpinionDitching ‘use by’ dates and improving food education is key to tackling food waste
Food businesses must not only reduce their own waste, but also help to address the issue in households, says Danone’s Sébastien Garnet
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NewsHalal meats brand Najma aims for top spot with NPD and rebrand
The brand will launch five new products into Asda next month. It follows a glut of NPD and a packaging redesign in recent months
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NewsCMA warns retailers and suppliers over misleading green marketing
The new guidelines contain six main principles that build on existing consumer law and cover green claims made both in-store and on labelling
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Comment & OpinionNatasha’s Law: with a month to go food businesses aren’t ready and it’s food allergy sufferers who will pay
Eight out of 10 business owners feel unprepared for the upcoming legislation change, a new survey by GS1 UK has revealed
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NewsLidl to launch own Eco-Score traffic light system
The Eco-Score system will be applied to 50 Lidl products in 105 Scottish stores this October
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NewsTesco, Morrisons, PepsiCo and Danone join Foundation Earth labelling pilot
The non-profit organisation has also appointed Cliona Howie as its executive director
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Analysis & FeaturesThe new apps swaying consumer food choices
On-pack nutritional and environmental information could soon take a back seat. A slew of innovative smartphone apps are providing independent scores for products – and they’re fast gaining shopper trust
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NewsPureOaty has ‘lowest emissions’ in oat drink market, Glebe Farm Foods claims
The plant-based drink has been found to have a lower emissions footprint per litre than major rival Oatly
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Comment & OpinionHealth and sustainability label proliferation risks consumer confusion and undermines public trust
At the weekend, Nestlé joined retailers including M&S, Co-op and Sainsbury’s to announce the launch of Foundation Earth, a new front-of-pack eco-score
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Comment & OpinionFoundation Earth was our dad Denis Lynn’s final creation. Help us finish what he started
The brainchild of late Finnebrogue founder Denis Lynn, Foundation Earth will launch its traffic light-style eco labelling scheme in September
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NewsFoundation Earth: food companies and retailers create eco-labelling scheme
The Foundation Earth scheme, which will launch in September, is the brainchild of late Finnebrogue founder Denis Lynn
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NewsMorrisons to roll out new health label to 600 products
The supermarket has launched its own nutrient profiling model