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New call on MPs to urge for better bread labelling laws
27 June 2018 BrexitThe Real Bread Campaign is urging the public to email their local MP to put pressure on Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to "protect shoppers from incomplete and potentially misleading loaf labelling" -
5 Top Legal Considerations for Fine Food Businesses
16 March 2017 NewsWilliam Miles, associate at Briffa, talks through the key legal things to be aware of when setting up a food and drink business -
Retailers Face Rise in Cyber Crime
02 February 2017 NewsMore than half (53 per cent) of retail fraud is now cyber-enabled, new data from The British Retail Consortium's Retail Crime Survey -
How To Protect Your Innovation
07 August 2015 NewsFood businesses are exposing themselves to unnecessary and real risks, according to food law specialist Roythornes. -
FARMA: “The chancellor’s decision has made many of our members wince”
15 July 2015 NewsMichael Mack of FARMA shares the co-operative's take on the treasury's latest legislation -
Modern Slavery: Are You Involved Without Knowing It?
11 June 2015 NewsBusinesses within the food sector are being warned that unless they check the working practices of their suppliers by October, they could fall foul of the law -
Health and Safety Legislation Deadline
27 February 2014 NewsAll workplaces must display the updated Health & Safety Law poster, but many businesses are unaware that the deadline is looming, according to workplace equipment supplier, Slingsby -
Call For Food Testing
20 February 2014 NewsFood producers and retailers are being called upon to have their food produce tested in order to maintain levels of quality and clarity for consumers, following 1200 tonnes of fake food being seized by an Interpol-Europol investigation -
Charitable British Business In Trademark Case Against Pepsi
02 September 2013 NewsLife Water, the ethical drinks manufacturer, is today set to go to court to fight against drinks giant Pepsi, in response to it calling its bottled water range Sobe Lifewater -
Scottish Food Producers ‘Should Pursue EU Protection’
14 June 2013 NewsScottish food producers are being urged by the Government to apply for EU protected status for their brands to prevent imitations -
Jam Maker Fined for False Labelling
28 August 2012 NewsA Suffolk-based jam manufacturer has been fined after falsely claiming that its products contained locally-sourced fruit -
British Pig Industry Against Illegal Pork
26 June 2012 NewsRetailers, processors and caterers have pledged not to use or sell pork from farms which will become illegal when the EU stalls ban is implemented next year
