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Nutri-Score Food Labelling: How & When to use it

Unless exempt, all pre-packaged food must display a label with nutritional information, including energy value and the amounts of fat, saturates, carbohydrates, sugars, protein and salt. This allows shoppers to make informed food choices. However, consumers don’t always have time to scrutinise and compare the nutritional information of every product they buy. As a result,…

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‘Use By’ & ‘Best Before’: Food Date Label Requirements Explained

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…

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Leadership Spotlight – Zoe Jordan, CEO

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 –…

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Tethered Bottle Caps

Lifting the Lid on Bottle Cap Changes

In a world of 24/7 digital and social media, it's easier than ever to gauge consumer reaction to a change...
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British Flags in Windsor

What Does the Windsor Framework Mean for Food and Drink Business in the UK?

Scenes of empty supermarket shelves in Northern Ireland were a visible reminder of the challenges associated with the Irish border...
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Allergen Labelling: A Guide For Food Businesses

Food allergen labelling is an important aspect of UK food labelling regulations. Carrying significant implications for both consumer safety and...
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alcohol bottles with empty labels

UK Alcohol Labelling Requirements Explained

Clear and accurate labelling is a crucial aspect of the food and beverage industry, ensuring consumers have access to essential...
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What Information Has to be on a Food Label by Law?

Consumers rely on food labels to provide them with vital information about products that they intend to buy or have...
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Nutrition Labelling: What is it & Why is it Important?

When it comes to a food label, the ultimate rule is ‘what you see is what you get’. So, when...
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Food Labelling Regulations UK: A Complete Guide

Food labelling serves a crucial role in safeguarding the health of consumers by providing important information about the products they...
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Has Vegan Chocolate Had its Day?

The vegan diet is one that many of us have adopted. From wanting to make healthier choices to contributing to...
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Compliance in the World of Probiotics

Nowadays, probiotics are no longer limited to dairy or fermented foods as they are being added to a wide range...
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Which Areas of the UK Are Leading the Way in Reducing Food Waste in 2023?

With food prices continuing to rise and pressure on wallets becoming ever tighter, food waste is now a bigger issue...
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Multi-Lingual Labels in the EU

Are you looking for growth in international markets? It might seem obvious, but food and drink labels need to be...
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Recycling Regulations in the EU and UK 2023

With many different regulations on recycling and waste reduction out there, it can be confusing — and let’s face it,...
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