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Jack Wallman: Sustainable packaging FAQs
31 May 2022 RetailJack Wallman, food innovation technologist at The Food Innovation Centre at the University of Nottingham, shares his labelling and packaging tips -
Understanding the Plastic Packaging Tax
24 May 2022 PackagingRob Janering, Partner, VAT and Customs Duty at Crowe lays out practical steps for manufacturers to take when tacking the new Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) -
UK government makes U-turn on HFSS, delaying restrictions on promotions
17 May 2022 NewsBoris Johnson has announced that restrictions on promotions of HFSS (high fat, salt or sugar) products are now to be implemented in October 2023 instead of this autumn -
Speciality Food and Too Good To Go present: Sustainable Food Month
01 October 2021 SustainableThe month-long event will feature exclusive webinars, a free-to-download report and sampling opportunities -
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? -
Many indies remain unprepared for Natasha’s Law – here’s why
03 September 2021 RetailNew legislation comes into force from 1st October. Is your business ready? -
3 things to know about Natasha’s Law
05 August 2021 DelicatessenAre you compliant? Time for a recap... -
What food businesses need to know about proposed cost increases
01 February 2019 NewsPaul Gregory of Food Solutions highlights the proposed cost increases affecting all food businesses, particularly artisan -
What will happen to Cornish pasties post-Brexit?
08 November 2018 BrexitCan a Cornish pasty originate from anywhere other than Cornwall? Well, not at the moment, due to the operation of EU regulations within the UK. But will this change following Brexit? Tom Broster, associate at Briffa Legal, fills us in -
Need some help with tax?
08 August 2018 ProducersSue Nelson, CEO of Breakthrough Funding and owner of FoodTalk Radio Show shares her need-to-know advice -
How to: sell at farmers’ markets
03 August 2018 NewsBefore setting up your stand at a farmers' market, it is wise to consider the logistical and safety aspects it entails. Nathan Brew, technical manager at NFU Mutual Risk Management Services explains more -
The role of traceability in food fraud
17 July 2018 NewsImproved traceability is crucial in tackling food counterfeiting, says Miguel Campos, export sales manager at food packaging supplier Advanta
