All Legislation articles – Page 3
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NewsFurther delay to HFSS deals ban branded ‘unforgiveable’
Health groups have swiftly condemned the government’s move to postpone its already-delayed ban on junk food volume price promotions until 2025
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NewsPizza targeted as Action on Salt renews calls for salt tax
Research by the campaign group found that some pizzas contain more than a day’s allowance of salt, but the Pizza Pasta & Italian Food Association disagrees with the findings
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NewsBakers showing resilience despite cost pressures
Trade groups, including the Craft Bakers Association, say the number of bakery closures is not above normal levels
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FeatureSustainability: what are the baking industry priorities in 2023?
With cost pressures at unprecedented levels, are sustainability concerns still a focus of bakery businesses?
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NewsBacklash over government ‘junk food’ ad ban delay
A 9pm watershed for TV and on-demand advertising of HFSS products will now not come into force until October 2025
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NewsKrispy Kreme fined after metal is found in doughnut
The business was prosecuted for food hygiene offences after metal from a mixer was found in a doughnut sold in Melton Mowbray
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NewsReal Bread Campaign expresses anger at Defra consultation
The organisation has accused the government of abandoning bakers and insulting shoppers with the limited scope of the Bread and Flour Regulations review
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NewsDefra consults on folic acid under Bread & Flour Regulations
The government is seeking views from industry on its proposals to add 250 micrograms of folic acid per 100 grams of non-wholemeal flour
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News150 bakers sign letter urging Defra to change bread laws
The letter to environment secretary George Eustice, sent by the Real Bread Campaign, says current regulations fall short in protecting small, independent bakeries
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NewsReal 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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NewsPrice 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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NewsFederation 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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OpinionWhy 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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NewsCampaign 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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NewsGovernment 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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NewsHFSS 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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NewsGovernment 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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NewsCampaigners 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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NewsGovernment 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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NewsFederation 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