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All the latest (plus our archive) covering industry developments and updates from us.
Scotland cracks down on single-use plastics
What does Scotland’s single-use plastics ban mean for your food business?
Scotland’s move to a circular economy will be a step closer from 1st June 2022 when a ban on single-use plastics will be introduced. A reduction in single-use packaging is backed by almost 80% of Scottish consumers, who are concerned about the volume of plastic packaging. (Zero Waste Scotland). What do these new regulations on single-use plastics mean for your foodservice or catering business? Time is running out if you need to prepare, so read on to find out more.
Counting the Calories
The New Calorie Labelling Regulations Explained
In three months it will become law for large out of home food and drink businesses to display calorie information on their products, in this blog post we break down the who’s, what’s, why's, where's and when’s, along with - perhaps most importantly - the how’s.
Over a Quarter of Businesses Were Unprepared for Natasha’s Law
+ Use of Natasha’s Law Compliant Food Labels Doubles After October Deadline
We saw a 31% uptake in subscribers to our Natasha’s Law compliant labelling app in the three months after the legislation came into force. During the first month alone, food businesses across the UK used the app to lawfully label 10 million grab and go items, doubling the previous month’s pre-deadline total of 5 million.
Natasha’s Law FAQs
Your allergen legislation questions answered
With Natasha’s Law fast approaching from 1st October 2021, many food businesses still have lots of questions about what the changes mean for their business. How can you ensure compliance? So to help, working with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), we tackled some of the most commonly asked Natasha’s Law queries.
Allergen Labelling Explained
What are the 14 allergens and how do you comply with new labelling legislation?
In this blog, we explain all about allergen labelling including, what are the 14 allergens caterers and consumers need to know about, what the law means, and how to comply - without compromising business efficiency, in light of the recent headlines surrounding allergen labelling.
