All Enforcement, policy & governance articles – Page 3
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NewsUK food companies lead cage-free egg transition as global deadlines slip
The EggTrack 2025 report shows strong UK progress on cage-free sourcing, while missed deadlines expose gaps across global food supply chains.
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NewsNestlé to remove artificial colours from products globally by end of 2026
Nestlé will remove artificial colourings worldwide by end of 2026, as manufacturers face rising pressure to simplify recipes and reduce synthetic additives.
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NewsBreast Cancer UK urges switch from plastic cooking utensils over food-contact chemical concerns
The charity warns heat and wear may drive chemical migration into food as pressure builds for tighter UK food-contact material rules.
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NewsExtreme heat threatens UK food security and farm resilience
Royal Agricultural University expert warns heatwaves could cut crop potential, damage soils and intensify risks to UK food security nationwide.
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NewsDefra sets out long-awaited 25-year roadmap for English farming
The government has set out a long-term plan to improve farm profitability and strengthen the food supply chain, but the NFU warns ambition must be matched by investment.
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OpinionCold chains, red-hot risks: the critical infrastructure not talked about enough
Few things spread fear more effectively than mistrust of the food supply. Professor Chris Elliott demonstrates how decisive cold chains are to the safety of food systems and why their protection must be a top priority and collective effort.
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NewsBritish Nutrition Foundation report urges action to close fibre gap
New report reveals just four percent of UK adults meet fibre recommendations and highlights major opportunities for reformulation across foodservice and retail.
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NewsNPM reforms could drive costs 50 times above government estimates
Oxford Economics finds proposed Nutrient Profiling Model reforms could impose multimillion-pound costs and reduce the availability of some healthier food options.
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NewsEl Niño threat prompts FAO and WFP’s $202m food appeal
FAO and WFP warn droughts and floods could disrupt agriculture across 22 countries, putting millions at greater risk of food insecurity.
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OpinionMicroplastics, PET packaging and the need for standardised science
Microplastics are a growing concern for consumers and the food industry. But how much of the coverage reflects the evidence? Laura Stewart, Executive Director at NAPCOR, argues that conclusions about PET should be based on robust science and its long-established safety record.
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NewsLandmark study finds PFAS in every Tesco food product tested
University of Birmingham analysis detects forever chemicals across Tesco products, adding to growing pressure for tighter food safety controls.
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NewsCanada unveils first National Food Security Strategy with £1.6bn investment
Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils first national strategy to boost food processing, increase competition and tackle high grocery prices.
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NewsLancet study links Chile food reforms to lower childhood obesity risk
Research published in The Lancet suggests Chile’s combined food labelling, marketing and school food reforms plausibly reduced obesity risk in young children.
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NewsUnsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, WHO reports
WHO estimates find unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, with children and low-income regions hardest hit.
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NewsResearchers identify five barriers slowing Europe’s food system transformation
New research highlights five structural barriers slowing progress towards healthier, more sustainable and resilient food systems across Europe.
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OpinionCriminals innovate and so must we: what the Food Fraud Festival taught us
Taking a novel approach to engaging the brains and imagination of its participants, Chris Elliott reflects on the success of the Food Fraud Festival and why this strategy is what we need to tackle tenacious fraudsters.
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NewsUNECE targets fresh produce food loss with new industry guidance
UNECE has agreed new guidance and trade measures aimed at reducing food loss across fresh and dried produce supply chains.
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NewsSalmonella cases hit decade high in England
UK food businesses face renewed food safety pressure as Salmonella and Campylobacter infections remain persistently high across England.
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OpinionUK food policy – ‘Wouldn’t it be nice…’
Dr Clive Black reflects on the value of the no brainer that is shoring up the UK food system. With reasons aplenty and rewards galore, he questions – what are we waiting for?
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ArticleThe forever challenge: how the food industry must rise to meet PFAS
Thousands of compounds, a compliance environment that shifts at both federal and state level, and exposure routes that begin long before food reaches a factory gate, PFAS were always going to be a difficult problem. What is becoming clearer is just how long the food industry will be living with them – and how much the science of detecting them will have to keep pace.