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All the latest (plus our archive) covering industry developments and updates from us.
How to Comply With California's New Food Date Labeling Law
New law standardizes food date labels to reduce food waste (AB 660)
California's new food date labeling law, AB 660, takes effect on July 1, 2026, and overhauls how date labels, from "best before" to "sell by", appear on food packaging across the state. It standardizes the terminology used on most food labels and bans consumer-facing "sell by" dates altogether.
New York's Allergen Labeling Law
What food businesses need to know (and how to get compliant in time)
If you run a deli, café, bakery, food truck, or any food establishment that sells prepackaged food in the state of New York, it’s time to rethink your food labels. The New York Senate Bill S5381 marks a major shift in food safety legislation - and it directly affects your daily operations.
Will science-based thresholds improve 'May Contain' allergen labels?
What food businesses need to know about Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL)
As labelling software experts (yes, we’re labelling nerds), we closely follow the debate on Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) so you don’t have to. These are the "May Contain" warnings that confuse both businesses and consumers alike. A recent feature in Foodservice Footprint outlined the growing momentum behind European and global efforts to standardise PAL using scientific thresholds.
The Allergen List is Evolving
Is Your Labelling Software Ready?
As plant-based diets continue to rise, will new ingredients be added to the list of allergens legally required to be highlighted on food labels?
New Two-Day Shelf Life Guidance for Healthcare Caterers
The labelling updates you need to know before the October deadline
Patient safety is paramount for healthcare professionals, and of course, this extends to hospital catering teams and how food is labelled. In a significant move to enhance food safety for vulnerable patients, the British Sandwich and Food to Go Association (BSA) has issued new guidance recommending a two-day shelf life for all ready-to-eat chilled foods in healthcare and hospital settings, including canteens and retail outlets.
