All Regulation articles – Page 3
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Comment & Opinion
Why the NFCU is gaining new powers to tackle food fraud
Enhanced powers will relieve the burden from external partners such as the police, says Andrew Quinn, head of the National Food Crime Unit
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News
Lab-grown seafood player BlueNalu seals partnership with Birds Eye owner Nomad
The strategic partnership will see the two businesses work together on a market-entry strategy for BlueNalu’s cell-cultivated seafood in the UK
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Dualit and Lavazza rapped by ASA over compostable claims
Both brands ran ads which did not specify their products could only be processed through industrial facilities
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Comment & Opinion
HFSS ad uncertainty is destroying marketing plans
Uncertainty is a surefire route to creating policies with profound unintended consequences, says Stephen Woodford, CEO, Advertising Association & Phil Smith, director general, ISBA
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News
Soft drinks bosses rage as sugar levy change set to hit 900 products
Household brands caught up in the move include Lucozade Energy, Fanta, Tango, Dr Pepper and Irn-Bru
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Blow to Defra secretary Steve Reed as his top civil servant quits
Permanent secretary Tamara Finkelstein is to step down
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Tesco legend Sir Terry Leahy warns government food strategy ‘fighting on too many fronts’
Leahy said the new Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB) had been given too many ‘cross-cutting’ objectives
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Analysis & Features
What’s Asda Price? Reality of Asda rollback return is unclear
The return of Asda’s Rollbacks wiped over £4bn off the value of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S. But is it rowing back on its Rollback programme?