Food Safety
Making and keeping your business compliant
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Bird flu crisis puts pressure on independent retailers this Christmas
21 November 2022 NewsWith avian flu spreading around the UK, turkey flocks are at risk leaving fewer birds for Christmas dinners -
Counterpoint: How to care for cheese
21 September 2022 Cheese & DairyCaring for cheese is a hugely important task in the fine food industry – one wrong move and your customers could be put off a certain cheese for life -
Catering for 2022’s consumers in hospitality
16 September 2022 Bakery & ConfectioneryEllen Manning highlights the key touchpoints indie cafés and hospitality venues should capitalise on to attract discerning customers this year -
How to send out Christmas stock safely and sustainably
09 August 2022 ChristmasWith sustainability a growing concern amongst consumers, we examine how producers can send out their stock in an eco-friendly way this Christmas -
Should the UK ban nitrates in processed meat products?
15 July 2022 Meat & FishWith 90% of bacon sold in the UK containing nitrates, ministers and food scientists are calling for a ban to protect public health -
How to store cheese from counter to customer
14 July 2022 Cheese & DairyWe spoke to three cheesemongers to find out their top tips on storing cheese both on display and after the point of purchase -
How fine food retailers can champion food traceability using technology
05 July 2022 Meat & FishFood traceability is becoming increasingly important to consumers as they become more aware of safety issues and sustainability, and indies can provide the transparency they need -
Getting fine food labelling right in 2022
29 June 2022 Food & DrinkLabelling – it’s one of the first things consumers notice when they look at a retailer’s shelves. But what are the issues within this important sector? -
Natasha’s Law: Steps to success for SMEs
17 November 2021 Food SafetyWith many small businesses unprepared for the new regulations brought in by Natasha’s Law, James Barlow, country manager at Akeneo, describes how SMEs can get back on track -
One month on from Natasha’s Law, where are we now?
01 November 2021 RetailNew ingredient and allergen labelling rules came into effect in October, but food and drink businesses are still struggling to adapt to the changes -
Natasha’s Law: Here’s what small businesses need to know
01 October 2021 RetailNew rules requiring stricter allergen labelling have taken affect. Is your business prepared? -
Has Covid-19 worsened the risk of food fraud?
13 September 2021 RetailThe pandemic’s outbreak shone a light on transparency in the food supply chain. Mike Seed, sales and product manager at Elementar UK, explores the food fraud risk today