All Labelling articles – Page 16
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Comment & OpinionWe need a clear definition of ‘junk food’ to beat child obesity
It’s clear that the current characterisation of ‘junk’ can create inconsistency and confusion
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NewsBAT launches scheme to prevent young people vaping
The Verify initiative includes a whistleblowing hotline for shoppers who believe a retailer is selling vaping products to children
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Comment & OpinionYou can’t blame grocery for following the herd on ‘health’
Grocers and suppliers need to be hip to health and cater accordingly – even if, sometimes, it seems they can’t do good for being bad
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NewsUK food system is ‘rigged’ against healthy diets, says report
The Food Foundation report titled The Broken Plate is backed by campaigners including Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat happens to food labelling if there's a no deal Brexit?
So what are the biggest concerns for industry? And what assurances, if any, does Defra’s guidance offer?
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Comment & Opinion‘Natasha’s Law’ can ensure some good comes of our daughter’s death
We believe the time has come for full information and transparency about what is in our food, say Tanya & Nadim Ednan-Laperouse
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NewsDefra promises 'pragmatic' approach to food labelling in event of no-deal Brexit
New guidance issued today confirmed some technical changes would be required “from day one” after exit day.
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Comment & OpinionChange the focus of promotions to healthier choices
”Why not increase promotions on healthier food and drink, shifting the focus away from junk food and empowering consumers to make healthier choices?”
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NewsPret to introduce full ingredient labelling at all UK stores
The sandwich chain has been piloting full ingredient labelling at a shop in Victoria, London since November
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Analysis & FeaturesFood allergen labelling consultation: what are the options?
Smaller businesses fear they could struggle to meet new requirements
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Comment & OpinionHow can the food industry help solve the allergen problem?
Clearer labels, better training and a traffic light system would improve matters, says Professor Chris Elliott
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NewsWaitrose promotes its 365 Steps to a healthier year
The latest issue of the Waitrose Health magazine is themed around the campaign
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NewsDefra unveils plans to tighten allergen labelling laws
The proposals could go as far as seeing full ingredient labelling required by law on food-to-go products
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NewsCampaigners urge better out-of-home nutritional information
Diabetes UK also wants restaurants to introduce information on carb content on menus and use a traffic light system
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NewsGenie claims UK first with 'living' soft drinks duo
They contain active cultures billed as promoting gut health, similar to kombucha
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NewsDeliveroo to add takeaway food calorie counts
A poll commissioned by Deliveroo found the majority of customers wanted menus to include dish calorie counts
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NewsBrewDog to release alcohol-free version of Punk IPA
It will join Nanny State and Raspberry Blitz in the brand’s catalogue of virtuous brews
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NewsLow and no-alcohol wine sales drop despite moderation trend
Sales of low and no-alcohol wine fell £3.4m to £70.2m over the past 12 months
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Analysis & FeaturesLow and non-alcoholic booze: should we believe the hype?
Non-alcoholic booze is conquering Britain, if you believe the headlines. But are we really becoming a nation of teetotallers? Or have retailers and suppliers overplayed the trend as they chase higher margins? We take a deep dive into the no & low craze - and ask if it’s here to stay…
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NewsCasino and Compassion in World Farming launch method of production labelling
The scheme would give shoppers access to “clear information about welfare attributes”, said Casino general director Tina Schuler