Blogs

Stay up to date on the latest updates about labelling regulatory compliance in the food & drink industry

Redefining Healthy: What the FDA’s New Rules Mean for Food Labels and Nutrition Claims

On 19th December 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the final rule for the new definition of “healthy” when used in voluntary claims in food labelling. This is an update to a 30-year-old definition and aligns it to current scientific agreement around nutrition standards. It also aligns the concept of ‘healthy’ with the…

Read more

Unpacking the Chaos: How EU and UK Food Labelling Complexity Impacts Consumers and Businesses

Food labelling is meant to guide us – helping consumers make informed ethical, dietary and environmental choices while enabling food businesses to comply with regulations. But in the EU and UK, the sheer complexity of labelling requirements, driven by overlapping rules and added information, has made labels confusing for all. In this blog, Rebecca Kaya…

Read more

From Farm to Fork: Why E. Coli Outbreaks in the US Sound the Alarm for Global Food Safety

Recent developments in the United States (US) have underscored the critical importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene and traceability within the food supply chain. E. coli O157 is commonly associated with the contamination of meat from ruminant faeces and gastrointestinal contents. The range of food products potentially at risk extends beyond raw and undercooked…

Read more
5 different craft beers on a polished table

3 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...
Read More
QR codes

What to consider when using QR codes on food labels

Quick Response codes, commonly known as QR codes, have become increasingly popular as information continues to fight for space on...
Read More
cell-based meat

Cell-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...
Read More
coeliac awareness week

Coeliac 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...
Read More
alcohol labelling

How 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...
Read More
greenwashing

Recent Cases of ASA Action Against Green Washing

‘Greenwashing’ is one of the biggest buzzwords across the food industry – but what guidance is currently in place, and...
Read More
water labelling

World Water Day – Labelling Water

Water seems simple but is actually far from it.  Water is a life giver, and we cannot do without clean...
Read More
silver cutlery with a tape measure wrapped around them

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

This week (Feb 28th – March 6th) is Eating Disorder Awareness Week #EDAW - a chance to talk openly about...
Read More
cheeses and pulses in bowls

Novel 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...
Read More
beans and pulses in bowls, plan view

Novel Alternative Proteins: Sustainable Healthy Plant Diets – Ashbury

The demand for alternatives to animal products is growing as consumers grow more concerned about their health and the environment.   In response...
Read More
Insects as an alternative protein source

Novel Alternative Proteins: A Path to Sustainable Healthy Diets, Insect...

The demand for alternatives to animal products is growing as consumers grow more concerned about their health and the environment.   In response...
Read More
fresh vegetables and nuts

The Costly Business of Making Flimsy Sustainability Claims

In a world where citizen journalism is the norm and making one wrong business decision can cause irreversible reputational and...
Read More

Keep up to date with our latest insights

Subscribe to our mailing list to stay in touch with the latest news, insights and updates from Ashbury

Asset 13@3x-8
!
Terms and Conditions checkbox is required.
Something went wrong. Please check your entries and try again.