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Enhancing sustainability and reducing food waste: A case study in validating open shelf life
Food waste poses a significant challenge to the food industry, resulting in substantial financial losses and adverse...
As investor demands for ‘healthier’ products escalate, how can packaged food companies respond?
Recent pressure on the food & beverage industry to rebalance sales towards healthier products is indicative of a...
Blog
05 May, 2023
Proposed EU Regulation on packaging and packaging waste
On 30 November 2022, the European Commission published a new proposal for a Regulation on packaging and packaging...
Are you ready for the EU’s deforestation-free products regulation?
The EU’s deforestation-free products regulation is expected to enter into force this year, and may be actively...
UKAS | Leatherhead upholds cooking instructions accreditation
UKAS audited the department against ISO 17025:2017 (general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration...
News
19 April, 2023
Origin labelling in EU/GB: key information to determine
With various pieces of legislation governing origin labelling, and the regulations difficult to understand, companies...
Proposed EU Green Claims Directive – help shape the legislation
On March 22, 2023, the European Commission published a Proposal for a Directive on the substantiation and communication...
EU approval of carbomer creates opportunities for supplement manufacturers
The use of carbomer as an additive (E1210) in solid and liquid food supplements (excluding those for infants and young...
Blog
24 March, 2023
Regulatory matters to consider during botanical-led innovation
With the botanical ingredients market projected to reach USD 331.9 billion by 2032, botanical-led innovation holds much...
Blog
17 March, 2023
Leatherhead Food Research celebrates International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day from Leatherhead Food Research! As part of Science Group, Leatherhead Food Research...
News
08 March, 2023
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