All Legislation articles – Page 30
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NewsGuidelines for poppy seed usage
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued new guidelines to producers to reduce the presence of opium in poppy seeds.
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NewsFOB hits back at bread pesticide ‘scaremongering’
The Federation of Bakers (FOB) has slammed a report claiming two thirds of bread contains pesticides.
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NewsBread dropped from sugary foods list
Action on Sugar has removed bread from its list of unhealthy foods, following direct action from the Federation of Bakers (FoB).
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News‘Gay cake’ row could go to court
A bakery in Northern Ireland is facing legal action after it refused to produce a cake with the picture of Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie in support of gay marriage.
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Product NewsLallemand gains approval for vitamin D yeast
A baker’s yeast, rich in vitamin D, has been approved by the European Commission on June 24th.
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FDF calls for growth agenda in food industry
The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has set out its plans for working with the government after the 2015 election, and promoting growth in the industry.
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Public consultation launched on acrylamide in food
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is launching a public consultation on its scientific opinion about acrylamide in food.
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NewsIrish café loses fight to halt rent hike
Bewley’s Café, Dublin has lost a court case against its landlord to prevent a hike in its rent and now faces a bill of €1.5 billion (£1.2bn).
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NewsA snowballing victory: Scottish snowballs win VAT-free status
Scottish snowballs, made by Lees of Scotland and Thomas Tunnock, have been ruled as zero-rated on tax, after they were classed as cakes.
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NewsIndustry responds to sugar reccomendations
The Food and Drink federation have responded to a report which advises the government to cut the recommended sugar intake by half.
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NewsGovernment expert advises people to cut down on cake and confectionery
In a BBC breakfast interview this morning, Susan Jebb, a senior adviser in the government’s battle against obesity, warned people away from sources of sugar, such as cakes and biscuits.
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Product NewsLantmännen is first to sign up to 2017 salt pledge
Leading bakery and finished goods supplier Lantmännen Unibake UK is the first to commit to the Department of Health 2017 salt pledge.
