Monthly Archives: February 2017

Food labelling is currently governed by EU labelling law, but also needs to fit with the international standards set by the FAO/WHO, whose basic tenet for food labelling is that it must not mislead.  This is generally straightforward, but in the case of any food labelled as suitable for vegetarians or vegans, it must be suitable for both groups and there are some confusing issues. EU Food Labelling specialist Stephen Pugh explains: “The UK government provided guidance in 2006 to […]

Feeling sad and lonely?  Stuck in a rut with nowhere to go? Gillian Waddell reports “Over the weekend, we surveyed over 600 people in a relationship, and found that only 1/5 thought it was a “special time to share the love” and that they would be likely to make love with a partner on 14 February, St Valentine’s Day.” Sadly, that leaves about 80% of the UK population a bit disconnected – and many brands are suffering a similar fate!  […]