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Revised Guidance in the US Regarding ‘Healthy’ Claims

In September 2022, the Food and Drug Association (FDA) proposed new guidance regarding the use of the term ‘healthy’ on food labels. The move is in response to a report that found that the majority of people in the US don’t consume enough fruit, vegetables and dairy. So, what’s the plan behind the new guidance,…

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FDA Regulations for Labeling ‘Gluten-Free’ and ‘Free-From’Foods in the US

With allergens on the rise worldwide, and more people opting for more control over what they consume, it has never been more important to trust our food labels and make confident decisions about what we consume.  New innovations in the ‘free-from’ market are providing more safe choices to those with food allergies or intolerances. However,…

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Saving Space on US-Bound Labels

How can you include all the information that you need, and want, on labels with limited room? Our expert US team shares their top tips for saving label space.

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Ashbury’s FDA Labeling Consultants Give Their 5 Tips For Developing...

A label communicates your food products attributes to consumers to help them make safe and informed choices. While this may...
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Flour Fortification – meeting the needs of the consumer

The UK is renowned for having long-standing historic bread and flour regulations. Since the UK left the EU after Brexit,...
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Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) for food packaging in the UK and EU

With many different regulations on recycling and waste reduction out there, it can be confusing - and let's face it,...
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Promoting Sustainability – Is Your Front of Pack Doing You Justice?

The sustainability agenda is continuing to change the way consumers buy, what they buy, and who they buy from. Are...
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Plant-based & Vegan: Are you really ready?

With the plant-based and vegan markets continuing to thrive, many more food businesses are considering new lines to expand their...
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Vegan Cheese Ban

Vegan Cheese Ban: Should UK consumers be worried about a similar action...

Following news of Turkey's vegan cheese ban and a similar ban on meat-like terms on plant-based products in South Africa,...
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International Week of Happiness at Work

This week is international week of happiness at work. As a people-led business, it’s an important date in the Ashbury...
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EU Food Regulations and Mutual Recognition – Helpful Organizations

The Mutual Recognition scheme is designed to make the movement of goods easier for businesses. In our previous blog, we...
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Triman Logo and Sorting Instructions in France

A regulation recently introduced in France means that businesses exporting to the country will now have to include sorting instructions...
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Mutual Recognition Principle – The Reality of the EU’s...

With 27 Member States and millions of potential consumers, the European Union (EU) offers ample opportunity for food manufacturers and...
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Reg Update: France issues Decree regarding the labeling of products made...

France has published a Decree formally banning meat names both legal and customary from being used on processed food made...
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What 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...
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