Government Introduces New Regulations for Soft Drinks Levy in Significant Expansion Effort
Tthe Department of Health and Social Care issued the response to its consultation, which ran from 28 April to 21 July 2025. This consultation highlighted...
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The Food and Drink Federation Urges Development of a Long-Term Strategy to Strengthen Resilience in the Food Sector.
The trade association has called for action as the latest overall inflation rates dipped slightly to 3.8%, a figure that was lower than anticipated. In...
Denmark Aims to Eliminate Taxes on Coffee and Sweets
Denmark’s coalition government is poised to abolish taxes on coffee and confectionery. This phased approach begins next year and aims to alleviate the financial burden...
Wales Begins Aligning DRS with UK-Wide Scheme
Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs in Wales, has acknowledged the industry’s concerns regarding the risks arising...
Government Unveils New UK Food Strategy Policy Paper
The Government has unveiled its new ‘Good Food Cycle’ policy paper, a significant initiative designed to foster a profound “generational change” in the nation’s relationship...
Saccharin Confirmed Safe: ADI Threshold Raised Following EFSA Review
The acceptable daily intake (ADI) of saccharin will increase from 5mg/kg of body weight to 9mg/kg, as established by a new scientific opinion from EFSA....
UK Government Unveils Regulatory Sandbox for Cultivated Meat
The UK Government has announced the establishment of a new regulatory sandbox for cultivated meat, aimed at enhancing innovation within this emerging sector. Notably, this...
ECJ Blocks France’s Ban on Plant-Based Naming
On Friday, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered a pivotal ruling stating that France’s proposed ban on meat alternatives using ‘meaty’ names cannot be...
UK Launches Hub for Alternative Proteins
The UK government is set to invest £15 million (approximately €17.8 million) into a newly established alternative protein hub, aimed at investigating plant-based, fermentation-derived, and...
Sustainable Soy Sourcing: Ensuring EUDR Compliance and Environmental Responsibility
Soy is a versatile commodity with a wide range of uses, holding different meanings for various stakeholders in the food and beverage industry. It is...