Food and agribusiness blog

Our food and agribusiness law blog offers you regular updates on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the food and agribusiness industry.

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    POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    New protected status for Single Malt Welsh Whisky

    Single Malt Welsh Whisky was successfully registered under the UK Geographical Indication (UKGI) scheme as of 24th July 2023 –  protecting its name, authenticity and characteristics. It is the first new UK spirit drink application to be registered and protected under new scheme created after Brexit. 
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    3 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    ASA examines meaning of 'Significant Quantity'

    In Kellogg Europe Trading Ltd t/a Kellogg Company the Advertising Standards Authority upheld complaints on website content concerning health claims made for “All-Bran Prebiotic Oaty Clusters” .  It is of particular interest as the requirements for what may constitute a 'significant quantity' of a nutrient in order to make an authorised specific health claim for a food was examined.
    5 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Food and Agri Update Mid-August 2023

    Food & Agri mid-August Update ADA rulings on alcohol and Kellogg's with probiotic gut health, what constitutes a 'significant quantity'? Luton restricts ads for HFSS foods. Extended Producer Responsibility delayed for a year from Oct 2024 to 2025. FSA risk assessments on glycerol in ice slushies and ready to eat cold smoked and cured fish. Food insecurity is on the rise; what are the main areas of concern for consumers and what might this mean for their purchasing practices? New protected Geographical indication for single malt Welsh Whisky and licences will be needed from Sept for takeaway pints #food #agri #update #alcohol #asa #prebiotic #significantquantity #health #claim #cma #epr #gi #welsh #insecurity #fish #glycerol #hfss #luton
    14 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Competition and Markets Authority Update on Groceries and Unit Pricing Published

    Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a Joint Update summary, alongside two reports on its work into Unit Pricing and Groceries. The update on Groceries identifies 10 indicative product categories that will undergo further scrutiny, including bread, milk and poultry. Compliance concerns were identified on unit pricing.
    4 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Food and Agri Update – Friday 21 July

    CPTPP signed. Inflation and food. Competition and Markets Authority publishes joint summary on Groceries and Unit Pricing. There are 10 indicative product categories to be scrutinised further - is your product in one of them? Aspartame and the WHO report - what does it really mean? ASA adjudications on promotions - what is equivalent? and harmful gender stereotypes - where do you draw the line? Warranty and Indemnity Insurance won't protect from a 'bad bargain' - the latest case. Recalls on caffeine and product packaging and Defra updates - Reform of Fisheries Management Plans
    16 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Food and Agri Update - 7 July

    Competition and Markets Authority fine Asda for not responding on fuel probe and line up ideas to ensure a more easily comparable market place in fuel for consumers. The results of the probe on the grocery sector will be expected next. EU Green deal published with targets on food waste and new genetic technologies for plants and soil health. Defra and UK stalls on food waste targets. GCA conference goes hybrid. Egg producers against trans pacific partnership deal. Sustain highlights farming pollution of rivers. ASA highlights 'leading' and the substantiation required in ads for making this claim. Finally, deadly diet pills result in a prison sentence.
    11 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Food & Agri Update - Mon 3 July

    REUL has royal assent. Alcohol duty set to rise this summer amid radical reform to rates. Food insecurity report published by FSA. Water scarcity is now a top environmental concern for consumers. Revised guidance on environmental claims by ASA, recent ASA ruling on health claims and trade mark appeal case sets out high threshold re likelihood of confusion. Finally, summary of FSA board discussion points.
    11 min read

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