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Referred to as ‘durability indications’, ‘use by’ or ‘best before’ dates are legally required to be displayed on most food and beverage product labels and are a crucial aspect of food labelling compliance. As a food business, it’s important that you are aware of the rules and how to apply these on your products in…

A highly proven and experienced commercial director with a diverse background in food manufacturing, Zoe Jordan brings over 25 years’ knowledge and insights to her role as CEO of Ashbury. Promoted to the helm of the business in September 2022, Zoe’s first-hand understanding of the very real issues and opportunities that food businesses face –…

Armed with comprehensive experience working in food manufacturing, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge to Ashbury. But, as with many of her female colleagues, she’s experienced the hardships and challenges of raising a young family combined with furthering her career. Her journey hasn’t been without sacrifice or struggle, and here she explains how she believes…

Having spent nearly 20 years providing exceptional regulatory, legal and compliance advice and support to food manufacturers worldwide, Dr Janine Curll guides global manufacturers through the entire product development process. She assists brands and businesses with the introduction of their items to the Australian market that meet (and exceed) both commercial and competitive needs. Janine…

Country of origin labelling is an essential aspect of food labelling compliance often referred to as ‘CoOL’. With international trade evolving rapidly and consumers becoming more discerning in their choices, food business operators need to understand how to correctly apply CoOL to their products to remain compliant.  In this article, we explore the intricacies of…

With a background in trading standards, complemented with a degree in Forensic Investigation and Consumer Law, Jade is passionate about driving quality, compliance and efficiency. She loves working with her team (and clients) to find a solution that is a win for all – whether that’s dealing with simple day-to-day challenges or devising customer processes…

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…