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16 Apr 2026

European Commission carries out dawn raids in the chocolate confectionery sector

This briefing discusses the European Commission’s recent dawn raids in the chocolate confectionery sector, outlining what is currently known about the unannounced antitrust inspections and the EU competition law issues under investigation. It explains the Commission’s focus on potential market segmentation, cross border trade restrictions and obstacles to multi country purchasing, and highlights why this matters for food and agri businesses operating in the EU. The blog also emphasises the importance of dawn raid preparedness and the practical support available to businesses.

6 mins

15 Apr 2026

ASA rules on ‘identifiability test’ for less healthy food advertising restrictions

The first ASA rulings under the new LHF advertising restrictions are now available - what do they tell us about the ASA’s approach?

4 mins

27 Mar 2026

What exactly is ‘ultra-processed food’ and what is ‘real food’?

On 11 March 2026, the ASA issued a republished ruling upholding its May 2025 decision, following a months‑long independent review initiated by ZOE.

8 mins

06 Feb 2026

The PFAS plan: How will it affect your industry?

The government has published a plan to understand the impacts of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on public health and the environment, with co-ordinated actions to minimise risks across many industries and sectors. The plan sets out a clear framework for understanding, identifying, reducing and managing the risks from harmful PFAS.

13 mins

05 Feb 2026

Planes, trains and … tractors: a new route to financing high value equipment in the mining, agriculture and construction sectors

Jacqueline Cook, senior finance knowledge lawyer at Mills & Reeve and member of the Cape Town Convention Academic Project, looks at the current status of the MAC Protocol to the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment. With special thanks to William Brydie-Watson, legal officer at UNIDROIT and Duarte Pedreira, TF COP Task Force chair.

3 mins

05 Jan 2026

10 New Year’s resolutions to safeguard your agricultural estate

As the new year begins, it’s the ideal time to “take stock” and put proactive measures in place to protect your farm or agricultural business. By planning ahead, you can reduce the risks of conflict and ensure the future security of your farming legacy.

4 mins

14 Oct 2025

Precision bred plant varieties: Preparing for the new system

Legislation passed in 2023 opened the door to greater flexibility for precision genetic technology in England. The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act 2023 aimed to reduce the regulatory burden and financial barriers in place for researchers and commercial breeders using advanced DNA editing methods.

4 mins

24 Jul 2025

Moving the needle on preserving and enhancing natural capital

A recent series of dinners brought together landowners, academics, and financiers to explore practical solutions for scaling natural capital preservation. This article highlights key themes that emerged from those discussions.

2 mins

24 Jul 2025

The role of the private sector in nature recovery

The UK Government’s recent call for evidence on increasing private sector involvement in nature recovery presents a timely opportunity to explore its potential impact.

7 mins

16 Jul 2025

The new food blueprint – “The Good Food Cycle” is published

The government has announced a major new strategy - "The Good Food Cycle". Katrina Anderson and Jessica Burt explore the strategy and what it means for your food business in more detail.

3 mins

04 Jun 2025

Update on less healthy foods advertising restrictions: Change is coming – just not quite yet

The government has again pushed back the date on which the new TV and online advertising legal restrictions for Less Healthy Foods (LHF) come into force, this time from 1 October 2025 to 5 January 2026. So, what does it all mean?

3 mins

29 May 2025

ASA ruling on ZOE Ltd: ultra-processed food claims come to the supplements market

The ASA has upheld a complaint against ZOE Ltd, a science and nutrition company, over a Facebook ad promoting its “Daily30+” supplement.