POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 23 SEPTEMBER 2022 Is your food business exposed to the use of agency and contract workers? What is their legal status? 3 key factors to consider The growth of the gig economy has provided a renewed focus on the division of employment rights between self-employed, workers and employees. Is your food business exposed to the use of agency and contract workers? What is their legal status? 3 key factors to consider Read more Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read agency agriculture contract economy employees employment food gig rights self-employed workers
POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 13 SEPTEMBER 2022 Don't be a nuisance this harvest time Nuisance is unreasonable interference with another party’s use of land. Harvest and certain industrial practices always brings out some instances of conflict between the use of land and other's reasonable enjoyment. See this article for a timely revival of our assessment on the different sorts of nuisance and how best to avoid them. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 13 SEPTEMBER 2022 Don’t let your harvest reap an injury or a fine – the importance of risk assessments With high numbers and rates of fatal injury, agriculture is one of the riskiest industry sectors for accidents at work. The key message from this article is to identify your risks and address them. Make sure that each aspect of your operation has been risk assessed; that those risk assessments have been acted on; and that they are kept up to date. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 Transitional measures in effect for edible insects after FSA U-Turn A positive step for the edible insect market means certain edible insects may be governed by the transition period and remain on the market. This shows a pragmatic risk based approach by the FSA finally in operation. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 EU Food Label Change Delayed Food labelling address change requirements that were due to mean a UK Food Business Operator (FBO) must be listed on food imported from the EU or ‘UK’/’Non-UK’ identification of origin labelling, rather than EU/Non-EU, has been delayed from 1 October 2022 until 1 January 2024. Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 Sustainability Claims: An overview of key points from recent ASA adjudications Green and sustainability claims are under increased scrutiny from regulators, enforcement bodies and consumer activists. An overview of the key themes from recent ASA adjudications highlights 4 critical areas to get right. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 6 SEPTEMBER 2022 HFSS Restrictions on Location: online and in-store from 1 October 2022 There are a range of restrictions on the promotion of certain specified foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) that will be coming into force. Most notably restrictions on location both in-store and online within certain qualifying businesses from next month, 1 October 2022. Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
30 DECEMBER 2021 The 2 Issues that will determine success or failure for food companies in 2022 The 2 Issues that will determine success or failure for food companies in 2022. We have asked some of our clients in the food and agri sector what will be the crucial aspects to concentrate on for their businesses in the coming months of 2022. Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
4 NOVEMBER 2021 Morrisons British Chicken: Will Country of Origin labelling become part of the political divide? It may be that 'country of origin' claims & statements, whilst required under leg in some cases, may become increasingly sensitive in our post-Brexit world. It is important that food businesses are aware of all their options and choices when it comes to labelling... #countryoforigin #food #labelling #brexit Share this article Bookmark this page 9 min read
POSTED BY JESSICA BURT | 26 OCTOBER 2021 Sustainable Sourcing for Retailers - An overview from BRC ‘Retailers can't work in isolation’. (Sue Fairley, New Look, Head of Sourcing, Sustainability & Quality) It is important for food producers throughout the supply chain to be aware of the key issues that retailers will wish to be implementing in relation to ensuring the BRC pledge for net zero by 2040... Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
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