UK fisheries have ‘nothing to fear’ from no-deal Brexit
UK fisheries have “nothing to fear” from a no-deal Brexit, George Eustice, minister for agriculture, fisheries and food has told MPs.
Archives for September 5, 2018
Consumers ‘largely unaware’ of acrylamide: report
Just 12% of consumers in the UK, the US and France are aware of acrylamide – but many who are expect manufacturers to take responsibility for reducing levels in food, a survey by ingredients firm DSM has found.
FSA claims meat sample tests ‘not representative’ of food industry
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has claimed figures showing that more than a fifth of targeted meat sample tests in 2017 found DNA from unlabelled animals are “not representative of the food industry”.
No-deal food hierarchy warning issued to Government
A no-deal Brexit between the UK and the EU could result in a two-tier food system, a think tank was warned.
Gin and bottled water firms face mixed outcomes from ad rulings
A gin producer’s ads fell foul of the non-broadcast advertising code this week, while another Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling backed bottled water producers using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic.
Scottish venison strategy unveiled
Nine key areas of growth have been identified in the Scottish venison sector as part of a new strategy.
Livestock traceability scheme update welcomed
An update to progress on the Livestock Information Programme (LIP) traceability scheme has been welcomed by the food industry.
Product launches and trends at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair
Pink gin, pea crisps and vegan ice cream are just some of the new products and trends that have been on display at this year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair, which took place at London’s Olympia from 2–4 September.