Froghop’s Food and Food Science Blog
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?
Food Claims: What does fresh mean in food?
Presenting claims about your product can make a big difference to sales. However, it’s vital that the words you don’t mislead the consumer.
10 surprising foods banned in other countries
You need to be aware of prohibited ingredients when creating your recipes. Sometimes the list of foods banned in other countries can be quite surprising.
Food labelling: Are you ready for the changes to requirements?
From December 2016, comprehensive nutrition labelling will be mandatory for all pre-packed foods in the UK. What do you need to know about it?