2 mins
08 May 2026
Dynamic alignment with EU law
In April, it was widely reported that the UK Government is planning to legislate to enable ‘dynamic alignment’ with EU law.
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3 mins
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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