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Vegan Cheese Ban: Should UK consumers be worried about a similar action here?
Following news of Turkey’s vegan cheese ban and a similar ban on meat-like terms on plant-based products in South Africa, we turn to our regulatory experts to break down the myths and misconceptions of the decision, and what it means for brands and innovators in this arena. In July, the Turkish government announced a ban…
Read MoreWhat Are the Rules for Novel Foods in the UK?
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…
Read MoreSunflower Oil Shortage – Labelling Implications
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…
Read MoreNaming your Vegan or Plant-Based Products for the US – Ashbury
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…
Read More3 Compliance Tips for Launching in the Low2No Alcohol Category
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…
Read MoreCell-based Meat – Is it Viable?
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…
Read MoreCoeliac Awareness Week – What Do Brands Need to Do?
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…
Read MoreHow to Label Alcohol Volume in the UK and EU
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…
Read MoreWorld Water Day – Labelling Water
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…
Read MoreNovel Alternative Proteins: What can we expect for the Future?
Consumers are becoming more aware of their health, the environment and being sustainable. The impact of conventional farming on the climate, alongside the want for a ‘sustainable healthy diet’ has increased the demand for alternative animal proteins. Two obvious markets for innovation in this area are plant-based and insect-derived. Ashbury’s food consultant Camila Gomez Pardo shares some insight into what might be expected for the future of these…
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