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FDF gives guidance on allergen-free and vegan claims
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its ‘Guidance on ‘Allergen’-Free and Vegan Claims’ report which aims to inform both the wider food industry and consumers on the difference between ‘allergen’-free claims and vegan claims. This UK guidance report,...
Adam Henson launches national #FeedMeTruth campaign
TV Presenter and farmer Adam Henson is launching #FeedMeTruth, a national campaign to inform children of where the food on their plate comes from. Henson, best known from Countryfile, hopes to encourage every nursery and school to commit to making their food supply...
New EFSA food safety survey highlights consumer attitudes
The European Food Safety Authority (ESFA) has provided fresh evidence to support its 2019 Eurobarometer report that focused on food safety and consumers' attitudes to food. The updated survey draws figures from five new EU pre-accession countries including Albania,...
Farmers unions disappointed with immigration policy
The National Farmers Union (NFU) and NFU Scotland have criticised the Government's new immigration policy which will see the introduction of a points based system starting from 2021. The new policy will require EU and non-EU citizens to amass 70 points to be able to...
Two thirds of adults don’t eat enough fibre
A report from bakery company Hovis has revealed that UK adults are failing to consume enough fibre and are confused about how much they should be eating, despite high-profile campaigns to get people to boost their fibre intake. The report found that 89% of UK adults...
FDF survey reveals improved confidence for businesses
A survey featured in the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) 2019 Business Confidence report revealed confidence amongst businesses in the food and drink industry has improved by almost a third since the start of 2019. The survey found that net confidence in the...
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What does Brexit mean for the food industry?
As the UK prepares to leave the European Union after 47 years, Prime Minister Boris Johnson celebrated the arrival of departure day by claiming it is the ‘dawn of a new era’ – but what does Brexit really mean for the food industry? Over the past few weeks, many trade...
Welsh food industry must continue to prosper post-Brexit, says Environment Minister
Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths, has insisted Wales’ food and drink industry must continue to prosper as the UK prepares to leave the EU. The latest industry figures reveal a record-breaking turnover of £7.473 billion in 2019,...
Food and drink supply chain outlines recommendations for Government’s future UK trade policy
Organisations from across the UK food and drink supply chain, including the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the PTF have launched a new policy paper outlining common themes the Government should use to develop future trade policy, as negotiations between the UK...
Future climate policy must support British farming’s net zero ambitions
As world leaders and climate ambassadors continue to discuss the need for urgent climate action at COP25, the NFU is calling for the next Government to develop climate policy that empowers British farmers to reach their ambition of net zero agriculture by 2040. In its...
Science lab RSSL secures certification to mitigate Brexit disruption
RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd) has secured Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplifications (AEOC) certification ahead of whatever Brexit presents the UK with, in terms of supply chain complexities. AEOC certification demonstrates that RSSL adheres to HMRC...
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