Posts by Caitlin Stewart

Since the UK left the EU, novel foods are now required to be authorised via a different pathway to market before they can be placed on the market in GB. In this blog, Ashbury experts explain what a novel food is, what the requirements for launching products with novel foods involve, and how businesses can…

In recent times, supply chain issues seem to be the only thing not in short supply. While many products are feeling the pressure, most recently sunflower oil has been the focus of headlines as it becomes increasingly difficult to source due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.   To keep products on shelves, many manufacturers are…

How easy is it to replicate your product’s UK success overseas? Our US team shares their guidance on naming vegan and plant-based products to meet FDA labelling requirements. With new legislation to get to grips with, our Senior Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Kayleigh Lieberman, explains the current landscape in the US regarding labelling of plant-based and…

Is there potential for innovators in the sector, and what are the current regulations? Ashbury regulatory experts share their three top tips for launching a successful low2no alcohol product… The low and no alcohol sector has been soaring in the last couple of years, growing by 51% in the year to February 20211. But it…

Quick Response codes, commonly known as QR codes, have become increasingly popular as information continues to fight for space on labels. But, how exactly are they used and are they a win:win for both brands and consumers? The use of QR codes has further been driven into wider consumer consciousness thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic…

An increase in the number of vegans and vegetarians in recent times has sparked an increase to product innovations, particularly for alternative sources of protein. Here are our thoughts…    The increase to the number of consumers following a vegan, vegetarian, and ‘flexitarian’ lifestyle (where consumers only eat meat some of the time) has seen…

Coeliac Awareness Week 2022 runs from 9th to 15th May, and is this year aimed at educating and encouraging individuals who are undiagnosed to understand the disease’s symptoms. Here, our Senior Regulatory Expert, Janet Dalzell, explains what Coeliac Disease is, and whether brands need to consider it in relation to gluten free ingredients and product…

The market for alcoholic drinks has continued to see major growth, making it an exciting time to launch a new range of alcoholic beverages or expand your existing range. As with all food and beverage products, alcohol products are subject to strict food labelling regulations and have a unique set of alcohol labelling regulations that…

Water seems simple but is actually far from it.  Water is a life giver, and we cannot do without clean and safe water for even a day or two without the most dreadful consequences. We take its safety, and boundless supply to us in our homes for granted a good deal of the time, in…

This week (Feb 28th – March 6th) is Eating Disorder Awareness Week #EDAW – a chance to talk openly about eating disorders.  As with any disease, disability or illness, it is important to take a moment of compassion to understand the challenges that sufferers can face, whether this be your friends, family or colleagues, and…