All Legislation articles – Page 22
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NewsSugar tax is ‘useless’ say experts
New research by the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) has suggested customers will simply opt for cheaper, poorer quality alternatives if a tax on sugar is introduced.
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Product NewsWhite bread is healthy, says Stephen Smart
Stephen Smart, head of development at Greenhalgh’s Craft Bakery, has hit back at suggestions that white bread is unhealthy.
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NewsM&S to add fibre to all bread
Marks & Spencer (M&S), the food and clothing chain, has announced it will become the first UK retailer to start adding fibre to its entire range of pre-packed bread and rolls.
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Product NewsCameron says sugar tax is still a possibility
Prime Minister David Cameron says he does not want to rule out introducing a sugar tax in order to tackle Britain’s “obesity crisis”.
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Product NewsWorld’s first sugar tracking app launched
Public Health England (PHE) has created a mobile phone app that allows parents to monitor the sugar intake of their children.
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Product NewsFolic acid must be added to flour, say experts
UK experts are calling for the fortification of folic acid to be made mandatory in order to reduce serious birth defects.
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NewsVillage Bakery aims for environmental first
A Welsh business intends to become the greenest bakery in Britain after installing more than 1,000 solar panels on its premises in Wrexham.
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NewsRecruitment firm urges flexibility ahead of Living Wage
The founder of a Glasgow-based recruitment agency for the food and drink and hospitality industries has warned that businesses need to adopt a “flexible labour mode” ahead of the National Living Wage (NLW).
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NewsWaitrose withdraws biscuit packs after mix-up
Waitrose has withdrawn packs of its own-label Stem Ginger Cookies 200g after it was found they contained the supermarket’s Cherry & Almond Cookies 200g.
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NewsTesco recalls shortcakes over egg labelling
Tesco has recalled packs of its own-brand Tesco Chunky Chocolate Shortcakes 175g because of a failure to declare the presence of egg on the label.
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Product NewsEuropean stance on trans fats welcomed
Campaigners against trans fats (TFAs) in food have welcomed a report from the European Commission stating legal limits on their presence in food would be the most effective response to improve public health.
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NewsEmployers must prepare for Living Wage, says BIS
UK bosses have been urged to better prepare for the National Living Wage (NLW) and avoid potential legal action by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) as it emerged only 45% of employers had updated their payrolls.
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Product NewsEat Natural in peanut allergy withdrawal
Eat Natural, the fruit and nut bars and cereal company, has withdrawn one of its lines from Waitrose after a manufacturing error meant it contained undeclared peanuts.
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Bakery involved in alleged ‘slave labour’
West Midlands Police has rescued three men who were allegedly being used for slave labour at a Black Country bakery.
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Product NewsM&S recalls crispbakes
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has issued a recall for its Vegetable Crispbakes with a use-by date of 7 November 2015 because it may contain egg, which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to egg.
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Product NewsUB slashes CO2 emissions
United Biscuits (UB), the biscuit and snack manufacturer, has extended its fleet of trucks fuelled by waste cooking oil to 16.
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Product NewsEuropeans are decreasing their sugar intake, says study
The majority of consumers in key European markets are cutting back on their consumption of sugar, new research from Mintel has revealed.
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Product NewsBakers Basco fights thieves with glitter
Bakers Basco has begun impregnating its bread baskets and dollies with a traceable ‘glitter’ additive to deter thieves.
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Product NewsMPs back sugar tax, but industry fights back
A group of MPs has thrown its weight behind a proposed tax on sugary drinks to battle child obesity – along with other measures.
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Product NewsAntique mill withdraws flour
Worsbrough Mill, a 17th century working mill, has withdrawn packs of flour, bran, semolina and bread mix due to incorrect allergen information.