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POSTED BY JOSEPH NOTICE | 26 JULY 2024

The 25% Solution: Defra’s Approach to Harmonizing Agriculture and Environment

Defra have recently implemented restrictions on the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme after concerns that too much land would be diverted away from food production. Joseph Notice, an Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the recent changes and highlights the challenges faced in striking the perfect balance between environmental sustainability and food security.
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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 25 JULY 2024

Are you Stressed? Food Supplements under ASA Spotlight for Claims around Mental Cognitive State, ADHD & advertising novel foods which are not authorised for sale in the UK

In a series of rulings all published together ASA has underlined the importance of food supplements not making unauthorised health claims or medical claims to prevent, treat or cure disease or implied claims relating to anxiety, stress, fatigue, energy, focus, memory, sleep and more general ‘wellness’ claims.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 12 JULY 2024

Wine Reforms Continue

The second phase of the wine reforms, The Wine (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024 (legislation.gov.uk) /115 come into force on 15 July 2024.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 9 JULY 2024

Labour sets out its 5 Priorities for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New secretary of state for the environment, food and rural affairs, Steve Reed, has unveiled 5 core priorities. Jessica Burt examines these for the food and agri sector. What will the new Labour government mean for you and your business?

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POSTED BY LUCY SPINKS | 5 JULY 2024

ASA cracks down on ads claiming to treat menopause symptoms

The ASA has used AI to identify two companies breaching the CAP Code with ads promoting alleged treatments for the symptoms of the menopause.

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POSTED BY LUCY SPINKS | 3 JULY 2024

ASA looks at implied health claims for food supplement and doctor testimonials

The ASA ruled that ads for food supplements claiming to treat joint problems breached the CAP Code as they contained misleading and unlawful health claims. It did not matter that the ads did not attribute the claims to a specific product as the ads linked to the website where the food supplement was sold. Furthermore, the alleged testimonials from a ‘leading’ doctor breached the CAP Code as health claims referring to the recommendation of an individual health professional are not acceptable in marketing communications for food including supplements.

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POSTED BY JANE PEEL | 13 JUNE 2024

Unknown unknowns – whose problem are they?

The drive for renewable energy developments has amplified the importance of robust negotiation of operational rights over land. Jane Peel, a Principal Associate in the Agriculture team, discusses the balance of power between landowners and developers during these negotiations and the potential considerations which may be at play.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 7 JUNE 2024

World Food Safety Day 7 June 2024 - Steps for Managing a Food Safety Incident

World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2024 will draw attention to food safety incidents. This year’s theme underlines the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter their size. We help with a useful guide for your business.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 7 JUNE 2024

Food & Agri Update - 7 June

World Food Safety Day! Are you prepared if a food safety incident occurs? E coli spike in cases, are you products at risk? Mondelez competition fine. CMA complaint over 'responsibly sourced'. Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive adopted in EU. McDonalds EU big Mac trade mark not extended to poultry. Is there divergence EU/UK in approach to defined dairy names? Oatly get Post Milk Generation approval. Animal welfare high on election agenda and 5 step welfare classification proposed in France, fois gras to be banned in UK if Labour win election. Finally Farming Recovery Fund expanded and Environment Agency held to have applied correct Farming Rules for Water regs.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 24 MAY 2024

Food & Agri Update - 24 May 2024

Election announcement special! The Digital Markets, Competition & Consumer Protection Bill passes in 'wash up', a look at ultra processed foods hashtag#upfs, the CMA and its powers, Sustainable Farming Initiatives. Co-op linking sustainability targets to credit, regulated food approval via international cooperation... but how international?! MSM meat guidance expected to impact poultry producers, live animal export banned, extended producer responsibility data deadline reminder. Choking hazards in food a look at key risk assessment parameters, compliance with enforcement 'requests' and ASA rulings review - make sure you hashtag#ad, get your Ts & C's clearly outlined and don't mislead on your reviews

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Food and agribusiness blog

Are you Stressed? Food Supplements under ASA Spotlight for Claims around Mental Cognitive State, ADHD & advertising novel foods which are not authorised for sale in the UK

Wine Reforms Continue

Labour sets out its 5 Priorities for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

ASA cracks down on ads claiming to treat menopause symptoms

ASA looks at implied health claims for food supplement and doctor testimonials

Unknown unknowns – whose problem are they?

World Food Safety Day 7 June 2024 - Steps for Managing a Food Safety Incident

Food & Agri Update - 7 June

Food & Agri Update - 24 May 2024

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Food and agribusiness blog

The 25% Solution: Defra’s Approach to Harmonizing Agriculture and Environment

Are you Stressed? Food Supplements under ASA Spotlight for Claims around Mental Cognitive State, ADHD & advertising novel foods which are not authorised for sale in the UK

Wine Reforms Continue

Labour sets out its 5 Priorities for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

ASA cracks down on ads claiming to treat menopause symptoms

ASA looks at implied health claims for food supplement and doctor testimonials

Unknown unknowns – whose problem are they?

World Food Safety Day 7 June 2024 - Steps for Managing a Food Safety Incident

Food & Agri Update - 7 June

Food & Agri Update - 24 May 2024

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