All Legislation articles – Page 2
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Real Bread Campaign urges bakers to join Defra letter drive
Bakery owners and workers have been invited to write to MPs and sign a joint missive calling for the scope of the Bread and Flour Regulations review to be widened
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Price trumps taste in consumers’ healthier food choices
A new survey by innovation intelligence platform Vypr showed affordability was more likely to be a barrier to shoppers buying reformulated products rather than an inferior flavour
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Federation of Bakers annual report: what you need to know
The FoB’s industry activities include participation in government discussions on the Bread and Flour Regulations, acrylamide, health & safety and Northern Ireland
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Opinion
Why bakers should focus on health despite government delays
Katharine Jenner of Action on Sugar explains why the bakery sector has a golden opportunity to spotlight better-for-you products
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Campaign group denounces government policy on sugar and salt
The decision by the government to omit salt and sugar tax in its food strategy plans is “shambolic”, according to Action on Sugar and Action on Salt
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Government postpones HFSS multibuy and advert clampdown
The measure of banning multibuy deals on HFSS foods has been delayed until October 2023 and the 9pm advertising watershed on HFSS food adverts has been paused until January 2024
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HFSS food shoppers undeterred by restrictions, says study
Just 12% of consumers surveyed by Lumina Intelligence indicated they would not purchase HFSS products if they were not on promotion
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Government presses ahead with October HFSS store clampdown
Restrictions on store promotions for foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) due from 1 October will go ahead as planned, with the government publishing guidance on the new rules
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Campaigners call on government to limit sugar in baked goods
Action on Sugar and Obesity Health Alliance have produced a ‘snapshot product survey’ outlining the high sugar content of popular on-the-go sweet bakery snacks
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Government seeks views on vitamin D fortification
A call for evidence has been issued to food manufacturers, retailers and more to find innovative ways to boost vitamin D levels amongst the UK population
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Federation of Bakers: cost rises could put bread supply at risk
Chief executive Gordon Polson has written to the environment secretary warning that bread could become unavailable and businesses unviable without government support
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Bakers urged to ensure compliance with calorie labelling law
Bureau Veritas says large out of home food businesses must be ready for the new rules coming into effect in April
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Defra announces changes to Extended Producer Responsibility
The government’s response to an industry consultation has revealed adjustments to the cost liabilities placed on producers for packaging waste
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Real Bread Campaign calls on FSA to make Honest Crust Act a reality
The proposed act outlines measures for improved loaf labelling and marketing laws to help ‘create a level playing field’ for SME bakeries
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Half of businesses unready for new HFSS rules, says survey
The GS1 UK study also found that 20% of businesses were completely unaware of changes to the law due to be implemented in October 2022
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Aldi files for Cuthbert trademark after caterpillar cake row
Aldi has filed a trademark application for the word ‘Cuthbert’ suggesting it may expand the character, most famously used as a cake, with new products
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Feature
Which are the most sustainable fats for bakery?
With consumers increasingly conscious of ethical issues in the supply chain, how can bakers best balance taste, quality and sustainability in their choice of fat?
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Trade body pushes for pan liners exemption from plastic tax
The Foodservice Packaging Association warns of rising costs because of the tax and is calling on HMRC to remove pan liners from its scope
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GCA seeks bakers’ views on dealing with large retailers
Mark White, the Groceries Code Adjudicator, has launched the 2022 survey to gauge code compliance and treatment of suppliers by the UK’s 13 biggest retailers
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European court rules ‘gay cake’ case inadmissible
Gareth Lee started legal action against Belfast-based Ashers Baking Company in 2014 after it refused to make a cake with the slogan “Support Gay Marriage” on it