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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
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NewsBakers 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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NewsDefra 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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NewsReal 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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NewsHalf 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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NewsAldi 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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FeatureWhich 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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NewsTrade 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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NewsGCA 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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NewsEuropean 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
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AnalysisBakery in review 2021: the industry and the law
British Baker looks back – and forward – on the legal issues affecting the bakery sector in 2021 and beyond
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NewsFSA seeks food firms’ views on ‘may contain’ allergy labels
The government agency has launched a consultation on precautionary allergen information after its research on the subject revealed differing attitudes
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NewsRetailers not ready for curb on HFSS promotion, says survey
Research commissioned by Spoon Guru found a quarter of respondents felt uniformed about what next year’s restrictions on store displays and prices will entail
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NewsBaking industry reacts to Rishi Sunak’s Autumn budget 2021
Trade bodies including the Federation of Bakers and Craft Bakers Association give their views on the chancellor’s plans
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FeatureWill HFSS legislation put bakery adverts out of the picture?
With regulations planned to curtail the advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar, what are the implications for the baked goods sector?
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NewsNew labelling rules come into force under Natasha’s Law
As of 1 October, all pre-packed for direct sale food requires an individual label showing the name of the food item and a full ingredients list