22 September 2023 Blog Ads & Social Media - What creates a commercial relationship? In our age of social media, where every consumer can be their own influencer, as well as food companies providing free samples, the question should be asked as to what exactly creates a commercial relationship between a food company and an individual, such that a social media post may be seen as an ad and must be obviously identifiable as such? #ad Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
22 September 2023 Blog Food Standards Agency Updated Allergen Guidance & PAL FSA publishes updates to best practice guidance on food allergen labelling and Precautionary Allergen Label (PAL). Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
22 September 2023 Blog The Great Green Row-Back? How may the food sector be affected? Prime minister Rishi Sunak announced on 20 September a row-back on a series of key green commitments. But what areas may be affected most for agri and food companies? We look at data transparency, emissions reporting, waste and plastic, and logistics. Also, the difference between voluntary and mandatory measures. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
22 September 2023 Blog Food & Agri Update - 22 September The Great Green Row-Back by Rishi - What does it mean for food and agri businesses? We look at areas such as data, emissions, waste, packaging, meat tax and logistics. Loyalty schemes and unit pricing is investigated by Which? and referred (again) to the Competition and Markets Authority. Precision Breeding Bill reviewed by the Food Standards Agency and a two tier risk assessment proposed. Socially Responsible advertising - Will your ads be compliant? Latest ASA rulings look at unhealthy models, alcohol advertising and context where ads are placed by third parties and algorithmically. Finally, The Portman Group steps in against 'flagrant' socially irresponsible packaging. Share this article Bookmark this page 14 min read
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