Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog
What are food supplements, and how do they differ from foods?
The challenge when asking ‘what are food supplements’ is that the regulations can be unclear and complex. Find out why in this blog.
Permitted CBD products – FSA issues provisional list
The FSA has issued an update in response to CBD novel food applications as well as a provisional list of permitted CBD products.
Government nutrition guidelines, healthy eating and product development
As more and more effort is put on healthy eating, producers need to be aware of government nutrition guidelines and what they mean.
Due diligence for food safety
Conducting due diligence for food safety is obviously crucial. Let us outline the areas and information you need to cover.
What needs to be included on food labels?
Food labels are a legal requirement on most products. There are specific and strict rules on what should be included. Here’s what you need to know.
Update: EC ruling classes CBD as a Novel Food
A EC ruling may mean that hemp-derived foods and supplements will no longer be legal. What does classifying CBD as a Novel Food mean for producers?
What you need to know about using the term ‘pure’
Health-conscious consumers are scouring labels for pure and natural products. How can you successfully make pure food claims for your products?
Cut calories by 20 per cent? What producers can do
Public Health England has laid down the gauntlet to food producers: cut calories by 20 per cent by 2024. What does it mean and what can you do?
What you need to know about the forthcoming sugar tax
The UK Sugar Tax on drinks comes into force in April 2018. What it will mean for food producers and what are your options?
What does natural mean for food producers?
A preference for ‘natural’ foods is a key recent trend in the food sector. But what does natural mean for when applied to food product development?