Food and agribusiness blog

Our food and agribusiness law blog offers you regular updates on the latest legal and policy decisions affecting the food and agribusiness industry.

  • Jessica Burt
    POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Food and Agri Update - 19th April

    A summary round up of the last couple of weeks. New research published by the ASA on environmental claims in the food sector and key recommendations for the future; regenerative farming and eco-label consultation referenced. Recent ruling also looks at 'subject to availability' in ads. FSA looks at the cost of living crisis for consumers. Scottish consultation on colony caged chickens may divide the UK for eggs. PFAS chemicals in our fruit and veg and CBD judicial review. April is stress awareness month for health and safety and a reminder on keeping rights of way safe from livestock.
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    11 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    ASA Environmental Claims in Food advertising – Further Scrutiny expected from July 2024

    An overview of recent research findings and recommendations is provided. Although the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) concluded there was no widespread need for enforcement action to bring claims into compliance with the advertising rules in the food sector, they would none the less be providing for additional monitoring and follow-up engagement from July 2024. Guidance was also to be provided on the use of the term 'regenerative farming' and preparation towards a consultation on a food eco-labelling scheme.
    5 min read
  • POSTED BY EMILY HORN |

    Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice – are there lessons to be learned from over the hedge?

    Defra recently published the Agricultural Landlord and Tenant Code of Practice for England, which seeks to promote positive relationships between landlords and tenants and called for evidence on the need for a tenant farming commissioner. With this in mind, Emily Horn, an Associate in the Agriculture team, explores the role of the Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner.
    3 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Food & Agri Update - 5 April 2024

    The CMA publishes undertakings provided by ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda on green claims that have useful parallels for food products re 'clear and prominent' and use of explanatory information. Europe's Empowering consumers (Greenwashing) Directive is in force. Consultation on Fairer Labelling and authorisation process for regulated foods. SFI capped to 25% by Defra, common user charges to be introduced and GIs to be strengthened in Europe. Finally, ASA adjudications -is your #ad in the right place? The scrutiny on eco claims continues and gender stereotypes. Two contrasting rulings compare and contrast the interpretation of this rule - Carlo the topless butler anyone?
    24 min read
  • POSTED BY DAWN CHAPMAN |

    Assured Agricultural Occupancies

    There are different categories of tenancies that can arise from an agricultural worker being offered accommodation as part of their contract of employment. Dawn Chapman, a Senior Associate in the Agriculture team, explores the legislation governing these tenancies and how they evolved over the years.
    3 min read
  • POSTED BY TANYA JONES |

    Is the current concept of security of tenure outdated in today’s commercial landscape?

    The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 provides business tenants rights to renew their tenancies at the end of each term, known as security of tenure. However, the legislation is nearly 70 years old. Tanya Jones, a trainee solicitor in our Agriculture team, explores whether the way security of tenure operates is no longer fit for purpose.
    3 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Food & Agri Update - 12 March 2024

    Budget, alcohol duties & minimum pricing. CMA starts market study into infant formula, FSA campaign on vegan labelling. Mechanically Separated Meat - consultation on new guidance. Ethylene Oxide limit to be aligned to Europe but will it result in more recalls? Farmer protests and measures to assist that were put forward in the NFU conference: food waste, food security and dairy contract adjudicators! Scotland proposes Draconian measures on HFSS foods. ASA - 2 major adjudications on (i) HFSS promotions and under 16s and (ii) use of terms rustic, traditional, authentic etc. Finally enforcement; focus on meat sector, sustainability and never obstruct an officer.
    16 min read
  • POSTED BY JESSICA BURT |

    Claims “rustic”, “traditional” and “authentic” examined by ASA

    Voluntary claims such as 'traditional' 'authentic' and 'rustic' were examined by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ruling highlighted the importance of context and specifying what part of the product or process the claim may relate to.  The ASA maintained their position that a consumer would have broad understanding of industrial mass production. Also, the importance for producers to have substantiated all the claims they use.
    6 min read

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