All Regulation articles
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Comment & Opinion
ASA Zoe ruling ignores the real bad actors in food
If the ASA is truly interested in consumer protection, then it must hold fast to science, not assumptions, says Jonathan Wolf, CEO and co-founder of Zoe
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Category Report
Have the big baby brands lost their way?
The giants of baby and infant care are under attack as a new generation of products marketed on health, sustainability or value wins share. Can they find their way out of a hole?
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News
Supermarket bosses promise lower prices after EU deal slashes border checks
Routine checks on animal and plant products moving between GB and NI will be slashed, although not removed completely
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News
Media Bites 19 May: EU reset talks, Chinese vapes and M&S hacking
Controversial “reset” talks between the UK and the EU dominate today’s news, while the M&S hacking fallout continues and Trump tariffs lead to potential Chinese vape surge
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Comment & Opinion
Why are unhealthy ready meals escaping regulation?
Some ready meals contain more salt in one serving than an adult’s entire daily limit, says Sonia Pombo, head of impact and research at Action on Salt
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News
Chinese food producers eye UK markets amid Trump tariffs disruption
Chinese food and agriculture exporters are looking towards the UK and EU amid trade uncertainty with the US
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News
Big Tobacco CEO quits as five-year plan comes to a close
Stefan Bomhard – who joined the Big Tobacco player in 2020 from foodservice giant Compass Group – will be succeeded as CEO by Lukas Paravicini, currently chief financial officer
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News
Food companies scaling back growth plans as costs rise by up to 10%
Food and drink business have been massively scaling back growth plans as confidence remains at rock bottom, a new survey by the FDF reveals
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News
JTI takes controlling stake in UK’s biggest independent vape company Flavour Warehouse
JTI confirmed the deal, saying it was ‘in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks’
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News
Asda push healthier choices in 10 ‘nudge’ trial stores
Asda’s move will include the introduction of healthier choices in snacking aisles, with products that are high in fibre and below 100 calories
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News
FSA revokes abattoir licence following undercover investigation
The non-stun slaughterhouse had been the subject of an undercover investigation by animal rights activist and filmmaker Joey Carbstrong
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Analysis & Features
What do new sugar tax thresholds mean for drinks suppliers?
The soft drinks sugar levy threshold has been lowered, leaving suppliers feeling victimised. What impact will the changes have?
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News
UK’s top supermarkets ‘failing against own environmental pledges’
Campaigners claim supermarkets frequently set sustainability-related targets but fail to achieve them or show progress
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News
Supermarket bosses claim packaging tax rescue measures ‘fall well short’
A day after ministers published a host of changes to the scheme, retail bosses have accused Defra of failing to come up with a proper plan to tackle concerns
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News
Dairy industry slams sugar tax extension as ‘flawed’ as consultation kicks off
Last week, it was revealed the government was consulting on proposals to end the exemption from the Soft Drinks Industry Levy for milk-based drinks, as well as non-dairy substitutes such as oats or rice
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News
Wholesalers urge ministers to give them seat at Food Strategy table
The FWD’s new white paper, The Roadmap for Resilience in the UK Food Supply Chain, was presented to the minister for food security and rural affairs Daniel Zeichner last week
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News
DRS D-day: reaction as UK Deposit Management Organisation appointed
The government yesterday confirmed it had appointed an industry coalition called the UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) to run the £1.13bn DRS scheme, due to launch in October 2027
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News
Ministers to reveal major concessions on packaging tax to ward off EPR revolt
The Grocer understands Defra will include amending the EPR regulations to appoint a producer responsibility organisation (PRO) to run the scheme
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News
Landmark day as deposit return scheme body gets government go-ahead at last
Bosses from across the industry said it was vital for the DMO and the government to work together to ensure the ‘smooth running’ of the “landmark” new regime
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Comment & Opinion
Nutrient profiling model must evolve to survive
We should understand and correct the flaws in our current system of profiling rather than calling for a complete ultra-processed overhaul, says Anthony Warner, development chef at New Food Innovation