UK’s ‘bonfire of EU laws’ could impact on chocolate labelling and marketing legislationKey EU legislation relating to a raft of economic areas including laws relating to the standardised marketing and labelling of chocolate product ranges is potentially set to be axed under UK government plans, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF says sector faces ‘significant medium term challenges,’ with confectionery among categories hit by high inflationSteep pre-Christmas price rises averaging 16.9% in December across food categories including confectionery has placed continued pressure economic pressure on UK households, facing inflation at a near 40-year high, according to Food and Drink Federation studies, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Regulatory, Sustainability
Government delay on legislation restricting HFSS product promotions sparks health concernsA decision by the UK government to delay introducing restrictions on placement of high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) ranges, including confectionery, has sparked major concerns over obesity from health campaigners, writes Neill Barston. Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Government report paves way for UK’s potential global first snacks taxA UK-government linked National Food Strategy (NFS) report could see the creation of a global first ‘snacks tax’ imposed on manufacturers, increasing the cost of key chocolate and wider confectionery brands, reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing
FDF raises concerns over TV ad ban on confectionery and snacksThe UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has raised concerns over government plans for a ban on online advertising within segments including confectionery and snacks deemed higher in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), reports Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
