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POSTED BY KATRINA ANDERSON | 21 MAY 2024

New guidance and increased ASA scrutiny of sustainability and environmental claims in food and agriculture adverts planned for summer 2024.

The ASA plans to start proactive monitoring of food & beverage adverts for misleading sustainability claims this summer. New guidance on key issues affecting food and agriculture is also planned. This is likely to include claims such as "regenerative farming", "biodegradable", environmental credentials of plant-based alternatives and natural/fresh imagery as implied environmental claims
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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 17 MAY 2024

Food and Agri Update - Friday 17 May

ummary overview of the 2nd annual Downing Street food summit, grants & support, EU and CAP, CMA report on retailer pricing in groceries sector, ASA continues focus on green claims and will be using AI to proactively monitor, plus podcast guidance due and new rules on alcohol alternatives, at or below 0.5% abv. ASA rulings on denigrating competitors and claims to treat a disease... 'Hangcure' anyone? FSA looks at ultra processed foods and adult allergens with a focus on plant based allergens. Finally, food fraud - is your internal risk assessment and supply chain robust enough?

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 8 MAY 2024

EU 'Breakfast Directives': How do you like your honey/jam/fruit juice/milk in the Morning?

New labelling requirements will be coming for the so-called EU ‘Breakfast Directives’: Labelling of Honey, jam, fruit juice and Milk are to be affected. Key changes will be a much more onerous obligation to list origin for honey blends, the adaption of a reduced-sugar fruit juice category and changes to the minimum fruit composition for jams.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 7 MAY 2024

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to signal Seismic Change in Food Packaging

On 24th April 2024 the European Parliament adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The PPWR will mark a seismic change for food packaging in Europe. For a summary overview of the key points please see this article.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 7 MAY 2024

Is your supply chain at risk? Virus Update & Key Recommendations

There have been 2 updates on virus in cattle in recent weeks, with bird flu being found in cattle in the US for the first time and an update on Bluetongue in the UK. It is recommended that all livestock producers and those involved in the supply chain keep abreast of regulatory updates and put in place precautionary measures where applicable according to a risk assessment as well as having a fully prepared crisis management plan. Key points are provided in the blog.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 7 MAY 2024

Food and Agri Update - 7 May

Wine Reforms - next stage of developments being consulted on. Corporate Sustainability 'Due Diligence' Directive passed by EU Parliament. Bird Flu (again) but this time in cattle in America with inactive virus found in grocery store milk. Viral warning for Bluetongue in UK. Are your cattle at risk? Recommendations for crisis planning and precautionary measures available in blog. 'Strathvale Farm' removed from Lidl webpages, ongoing origin scrutiny for food. Deposit Return Scheme to be launched Oct 2027. Extended Producer Responsibility update. CBD could there be movement in regulated authorisations? Finally, don't forget food hygiene! A deli gets a £32k fine.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 19 APRIL 2024

Food and Agri Update - 19th April

A summary round up of the last couple of weeks. New research published by the ASA on environmental claims in the food sector and key recommendations for the future; regenerative farming and eco-label consultation referenced. Recent ruling also looks at 'subject to availability' in ads. FSA looks at the cost of living crisis for consumers. Scottish consultation on colony caged chickens may divide the UK for eggs. PFAS chemicals in our fruit and veg and CBD judicial review. April is stress awareness month for health and safety and a reminder on keeping rights of way safe from livestock.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 19 APRIL 2024

ASA Environmental Claims in Food advertising – Further Scrutiny expected from July 2024

An overview of recent research findings and recommendations is provided. Although the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) concluded there was no widespread need for enforcement action to bring claims into compliance with the advertising rules in the food sector, they would none the less be providing for additional monitoring and follow-up engagement from July 2024. Guidance was also to be provided on the use of the term 'regenerative farming' and preparation towards a consultation on a food eco-labelling scheme.

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POSTED BY EMILY HORN | 19 APRIL 2024

Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice – are there lessons to be learned from over the hedge?

Defra recently published the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England, which seeks to promote positive relationships between landlords and tenants and called for evidence on the need for a tenant farming commissioner. With this in mind, Emily Horn, an Associate in the Agriculture team, explores the role of the Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 5 APRIL 2024

Fairer Food? But for who? A Consultation on Labelling

The proposals for fairer food labelling within this consultation are intended to ensure greater transparency around the origin of food and methods of production. Although this has noble objectives it may well cause much greater costs and red tape as well as loss of flexibility within the food supply chain.

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Food and Agri Update - Friday 17 May

EU 'Breakfast Directives': How do you like your honey/jam/fruit juice/milk in the Morning?

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to signal Seismic Change in Food Packaging

Is your supply chain at risk? Virus Update & Key Recommendations

Food and Agri Update - 7 May

Food and Agri Update - 19th April

ASA Environmental Claims in Food advertising – Further Scrutiny expected from July 2024

Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice – are there lessons to be learned from over the hedge?

Fairer Food? But for who? A Consultation on Labelling

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New guidance and increased ASA scrutiny of sustainability and environmental claims in food and agriculture adverts planned for summer 2024.

Food and Agri Update - Friday 17 May

EU 'Breakfast Directives': How do you like your honey/jam/fruit juice/milk in the Morning?

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to signal Seismic Change in Food Packaging

Is your supply chain at risk? Virus Update & Key Recommendations

Food and Agri Update - 7 May

Food and Agri Update - 19th April

ASA Environmental Claims in Food advertising – Further Scrutiny expected from July 2024

Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice – are there lessons to be learned from over the hedge?

Fairer Food? But for who? A Consultation on Labelling

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