All Legislation articles – Page 4
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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
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NewsGrant Thornton fined £2.3m over Patisserie Valerie audit
The Financial Reporting Council said Grant Thornton missed “red flags” in the audit of the cake chain’s owner Patisserie Holdings, which entered administration in 2018
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AnalysisWhy Defra is weighing up changes to bread and flour rules
The government has invited various baking industry organisations to take part in a working group to scope out a review of the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998. But why, and what’s on the agenda?
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NewsNew flour rules to include folic acid fortification
The mandatory addition of folic acid for non-wholemeal wheat flour will help avoid around 200 neural tube defects in babies each year, the government said
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OpinionCleaning and allergens: how to get ready for Natasha’s Law
Hillbrush hygiene consultant Mariane Hodgkinson explores the implication on cleaning regimes and allergen management as Natasha’s Law comes into force
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NewsNorthern Ireland proposes rule change on unfortified flour
The Food Standards Agency has opened a consultation on allowing millers to sell unfortified flour and associated products destined for sale outside the UK
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NewsEight in 10 businesses feel unprepared for Natasha’s Law
A study commissioned by GS1 shows many food business owners feel unprepared for the new legislation coming into force next month
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NewsSalt and sugar tax proposals met with mixed reaction
Industry figures and campaigners react to the National Food Strategy’s call for a reformulation levy on processed food
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NewsFSA unveils hub to help businesses comply with Natasha’s Law
The Food Standards Agency has published practical guidance on allergen labelling for pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods ahead of the law coming into force on 1 October 2021
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NewsNational Food Strategy recommends sugar and salt tax
The independent review, set up to advise the UK government, has also proposed mandatory reporting for food companies with over 250 employees