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POSTED BY BETHANY MILCHEM | 2 FEBRUARY 2024

Conservation covenants: a whole new species of proprietary covenant

Conservation covenants are a new binding property covenant introduced by the Environment Act 2021. Bethany Milchem, an associate in our Agriculture team, provides a brief summary of conservation covenants and headline points to consider.
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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 31 JANUARY 2024

Food & Agri Update - January 2024

Brexit & Borders, the CMAs rapidly increasing power based and the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Bill. Trade mark litigation in the cider sector, Thatchers Vs Aldi. Fair market practice in fresh produce. Eggs! Green claims in Europe and Heinz found by the ASA their promotional ads were not sufficiently limited to rely on click-throughs to website

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 9 JANUARY 2024

Key food trends for 2024

What next for the food industry? This article looks into the year ahead. Food labelling and reporting will come to the fore in 2024 and the key areas will be origin labelling, sustainability claims and reporting and HFSS foods. #agri #food #update #2024 #sustainability #origin #windsor #hfss #obesity #reporting #green #claims #cma #asa #greenwashing #greenhushing

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POSTED BY MARIE BERNARD | 11 DECEMBER 2023

Ban on supermarket essentials linked to illegal deforestation: Environment Act 2021

The Environment Act 2021 introduced provisions to make it illegal for larger businesses operating in the UK to use forest-risk commodities. Marie Bernard, principle associate in our agriculture team, examines this further.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 4 DECEMBER 2023

Competition & Markets Authority scrutiny reveals low margins in groceries sector

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set out the latest findings and the next steps in its ongoing review of the groceries sector. This shows a number of low margin food sectors had been highlighted for scrutiny, but that the CMA will continue its work by concentrating on infant formula, unit pricing and loyalty schemes.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 4 DECEMBER 2023

1st January label change for pre-packed food importers: EU to GB

Food importers of prepacked foods from Europe (EU) into Great Britain (GB) should ensure there is a GB based Food Business Operator (FBO) and address on their labelling ahead of 1st January 2024.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 27 NOVEMBER 2023

First human case of 'Swine' Flu in UK - What precautions are needed for farmers?

The first incident in the UK of a flu variant similar to that of swine flu has been discovered. In the season of virus' of all kinds, including avian flu, it is important that those who keep animals follow precautionary measures and all biosecurity recommendations.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 27 NOVEMBER 2023

Food and Agri update – 27 November

All change at Defra will Steve Barclay u-turn on food waste? The Global Food Summit looks at food security. Horticulture report calls for urgent action. Precision bred consultation issues controversy. Glyphosate has a reprieve and PFAS are to be banned in EU. Food safety lack of resources and first 'swine' flu found in humans in the UK. Copyright, is Aldi at it again? Thatchers takes them to the high court. Health and Safety and suspended sentences and big fines for lack of guarding of machinery. Finally, ASA looks at fantastical ads and rules they should still be responsible.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 3 NOVEMBER 2023

Christmas Ads are Coming!

The ASA has updated guidance for Christmas Ads this season of goodwill. A summary with links is provided in this article but also additional pointers for those advertising food products, including HFSS foods and alcohol.

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POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 3 NOVEMBER 2023

Food & Agri Update - 4 Nov

Food Supply - theft and vets strikes causing disruption - make sure you register for the M&R Food Supply webinar on Tues 7th Nov 20-10.45am with Rachel McDonnell and myself. CBD update, egg consultation, use of 'wholemeal', recall due to choking hazard and ASA looks at TS & C's for competitions. Finally, Christmas ads are coming! Get links to advice via our blog and your marketing strategy fleet of foot (as evidenced by M&S this week.)

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Food & Agri Update - January 2024

Key food trends for 2024

Ban on supermarket essentials linked to illegal deforestation: Environment Act 2021

Competition & Markets Authority scrutiny reveals low margins in groceries sector

1st January label change for pre-packed food importers: EU to GB

First human case of 'Swine' Flu in UK - What precautions are needed for farmers?

Food and Agri update – 27 November

Christmas Ads are Coming!

Food & Agri Update - 4 Nov

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Food and agribusiness blog

Conservation covenants: a whole new species of proprietary covenant

Food & Agri Update - January 2024

Key food trends for 2024

Ban on supermarket essentials linked to illegal deforestation: Environment Act 2021

Competition & Markets Authority scrutiny reveals low margins in groceries sector

1st January label change for pre-packed food importers: EU to GB

First human case of 'Swine' Flu in UK - What precautions are needed for farmers?

Food and Agri update – 27 November

Christmas Ads are Coming!

Food & Agri Update - 4 Nov

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