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Having joined Ashbury in 2016, Nicola leads a team of 60 professionals to support a major client to achieve compliance and commercial success. Thanks to her extensive background in food manufacturing and retail, she brings a breadth of knowledge, insight and expertise to her role. But it hasn’t been without challenges. Here, Nicola explores her…

Our pets are valued members of the family, with research suggesting that over two-thirds of us are willing to spend more on our pets than we do on ourselves, whether that’s on luxury beds, toys, treats or food. But while consumers are eager to spend more on their pets, millions of pet owners have no…

Whether it’s just a preference for what milk people like in their coffee or a conscious lifestyle choice, veganism is growing in popularity and continues to push the demand for plant-based foods. Unlike allergens or food additives which must be clearly labelled to follow UK food labelling regulations, the rules around vegan labelling are less…

Many food business operators choose to include colour-coded nutritional information on the front of their product packaging, to support consumers in making informed choices about the products they buy. These are known in the UK as traffic light labels, one of many forms of Front of Pack (FoP) labelling for prepackaged food and drinks used…

For businesses selling their products in Belgium, there amendments to national regulations clarifying what languages should be used on food and beverage labelling. We talk to our local food regulatory experts who explain everything you need to know about the amendments and how to comply. Contents What is the law and why has it been…

What is PEAL Labelling? If you export foods to be sold in Australia and New Zealand, you need to comply with the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (ANZFSC), which includes all requirements for allergen declarations. On 25th February 2021, changes were introduced into law via the ‘Plain English Allergen Labelling’ – ‘PEAL’ – amends…

From the 8th December 2023, Regulation (EU) 2021/2117 dictates that wine and wine products sold in the EU must now provide detail about the ingredients used and nutritional information. Our regulatory experts help us to read between the wines to understand exactly what this new legislation means, and how you can ensure you remain compliant.…

Most of us think of Christmas as a time filled with family, festivities and a full belly. But people with food allergies may struggle to please their appetite this Christmas, with allergen-free alternatives to festive favourites less available and costing more at the till. Roughly 2% of adults in the UK live with a food…

Inclusivity is an increasing consideration for brands, but also from a business perspective – enabling more consumers to utilise their products conveniently. It’s estimated 1.1 billion people across the globe live with vision loss, limiting how easy it is for them to select and use products in the same way as those with full sight.…

Navigating the world of food labelling compliance is essential for businesses hoping to launch successful products that are safe for consumers to eat. One of the most significant changes to food law in recent years was the introduction of the UK’s Food Information (Amendment) Regulations 2019, commonly known as ‘Natasha’s Law’. The amendment to regulations…