All Legislation articles – Page 26
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Product NewsFDF pens open letter after NHS’s "demonisation" of sugar
The director general of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published an open letter to the NHS complaining of its “demonisation” of sugar.
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NewsSugar debate reignites with new report
Health campaigners have released findings of higher concentrations of sugar in so-called ‘healthy’ snacks than in a bag of Haribo.
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NewsFinancial watchdog to help SMEs in quality auditing
The complex relationships between retailers and their suppliers is to be investigated by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) as it pledges to help smaller businesses.
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News’Gay cake’ bakery to appeal after discrimination ruling
The Christian bakery at the centre of the ‘gay cake’ row is to appeal against a discrimination ruling.
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NewsBakery fined £28k over pest infestation
A bakery has been fined £28,000 after mice and cockroach infestations were discovered at two London branches.
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NewsTesco to discuss ’gay cake’ supply contract
Supermarket giant Tesco has said it is ‘reviewing’ the judgement of Ashers Baking Co, after it was found guilty of discrimination towards a gay customer.
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NewsBakery charged over contaminated water
Irish bakery brand Easibake Food has been found guilty of using contaminated water in its products at its Pontypool facility in Wales.
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Product NewsHealthier sandwich choices needed
Food manufacturers are failing to provide healthier sandwich options for people trying to eat well, according to a new survey.
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NewsNew study prompts cake tax calls
There have been renewed calls for a tax on biscuits, sweets and cakes, as research revealed that fruit and vegetables have tripled in price in the past three decades.
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NewsTV’s Peter Sidwell helps NHS with healthy offering
TV chef and judge on Britain’s Best Bakery Peter Sidwell is to help NHS Scotland in creating healthy bakery options in its coffee shop chain Aroma.
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NewsGay cake row decision due
The verdict on the gay cake row is expected to be announced on 7 May, the same day as the UK election.
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NewsBakers urged to use safe eggs
Bakers have been warned to make sure they are sourcing eggs from verifiable sources following the conviction of an American egg supplier.
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NewsElection: bakers put Conservatives in first place
With six days to go until the election a British Baker poll has placed the Conservatives out in front, commanding 48% of the vote.
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NewsWhich? issues challenge on supermarket pricing tactics
Consumer rights campaigner Which? has issued the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) with a “super-complaint” regarding supermarket pricing practices.
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NewsBread fibre argument lacking, says expert
A leading nutritionist says the importance of fibre in food such as bread is “poorly recognised” - with the nutrition of a loaf “well below the radar”.
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Scottish food safety body gets to work
A new Scottish independent regulatory body has launched to tackle food safety, diet and nutrition north of the border.
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Product NewsPGI status ruling for Dundee cake is imminent
Those behind a campaign for Dundee cake to become a geographically protected product will soon find out whether they have been successful.
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NewsWC Rowe is largest baker to commit to the living wage
Cornish baker WC Rowe has become the third and largest baker to commit to paying the living wage.
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NewsNutritionist calls for ban on ‘unhealthy’ foods at checkouts
A nutritionist has likened the sales of sweets, chocolate and crisps at store checkouts to those of cigarettes and has called for a ban.
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NewsThe 2015 budget: what you need to know
The Chancellor has revealed his sixth, and final, budget of this Parliament- and declares that Britain is “walking tall”.