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Innovative packaging solutions emerge amid proposed PFAS ban

With the impending ban on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which currently account for nearly 32% of food...
Blog 14 October, 2024

France, Hungary, Romania and South Korea tackle shrinkflation

In response to rising production costs, including labour, raw materials, transport and packaging, many retailers and...
Blog 11 October, 2024

Cultured foie gras submitted for regulatory approval in EU and UK

French start-up, Gourmey, has submitted the first premarket application for a cultured meat product intended for human...
Blog 01 October, 2024

Growing and learning with the cooking instructions team

Alicia Wong and Oliver Berrisford began their careers at Leatherhead Food Research with ten-week summer placements in...
Blog 20 September, 2024

Call for evidence signals potential changes to UK regulations surrounding use of ashwagandha

Suppliers and manufacturers of products containing ashwagandha must pay attention to potential changes regarding...
Blog 27 August, 2024

Israel set to adopt European food regulations

To streamline the import of foods from the European Union (EU) into Israel, the country has adopted 44 legislative...
Blog 20 August, 2024

How to navigate the top three challenges faced by companies in complying with food contact materials legislation

Legislation surrounding Food Contact Materials (FCM) in the EU and UK is complicated, and complying with the...
Blog 01 August, 2024

Welsh Government seeks public input on new HFSS food and drink restrictions

Retailers in Wales might soon face new legislation aimed at improving the food environment and helping make the healthy...
Blog 29 July, 2024

Canada leading the way with “natural” preservatives

Recent updates to Canada’s ‘List of Permitted Additives’ are opening up new opportunities for food business...
Blog 16 July, 2024

Navigating front-of-pack nutrition labelling globally: Leatherhead’s Regulatory Insight Report

Front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FOPNL) is essential for helping consumers make informed dietary choices. Food...
Blog 21 June, 2024