Food and drink is big business in both the EU and UK. According to industry body FoodDrinkEurope, in 2014-2015, 4.2 million EU citizens worked across 289,000 food and drink companies. Food and nutrition is the leading employer by sector in the EU, providing 15.5% of all jobs. In the UK alone, the sector covers 13.1% … Continued
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As September commenced, policymakers were back at their desks and are going ahead full steam. This month, the UK has been chosen to lead the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s new Sugar and Calorie Reduction Network to address increasing levels of obesity through a reduction of sugar and calorie in food and drink products across Europe. The … Continued
Food & Nutrition Newsletter – (Fat, salt and) Sugar, we’re goin’ down
As we experienced a bit more sun and (some) softened COVID restrictions across Europe, June marked a month where policymakers held important debates and announced policy initiatives relevant to the sector. Let’s look back at what the past month brought us. It was a busy time for the UK. While G7 summit leaders met in … Continued
Food & Nutrition Highlights – January 2021 – Brexit, super-cows, and mealworms
New year, new beginnings. This certainly rings true to Boris Johnson and his government, who after years of negotiations with Brussels have finally broken free from the chains of European integration and showed the nation what Brexit actually means: paperwork, delays and bureaucracy. But alas, the UK and the EU began a new relationship on … Continued
At last, December is upon us. With the end of the year fast approaching, political capitals across Europe are getting ready to slow down and enjoy a much-awaited holiday season, even if this year’s celebrations require a different set-up. But not everyone can take a break. Those working on tying the knots around the future … Continued
Food & Nutrition Highlights – November 2020 – HFSS online ad ban, insects, and gene-editing
Although a new wave of lockdowns is spreading across Europe, with many Europeans spending the month of November at home, the food and nutrition policy gears continue to move at full speed on both sides of the Channel. With 2021 fast approaching, Brussels is getting ready for the first legislative actions that will stem from … Continued
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Every month, the Whitehouse food and nutrition policy team brings you the latest policy and regulatory developments, helping you understand and shape the future of sustainable food systems. You can subscribe to our newsletter here to get exclusive insights directly into your inbox. In addition, below you can find some of the top stories that caught … Continued
Whitehouse sustainable food systems policy bites – April 2022
Every month, the Whitehouse food and nutrition policy team brings you the latest policy and regulatory developments, helping you understand and shape the future of sustainable food systems. You can subscribe to our newsletter here to get exclusive insights directly into your inbox. In addition, below you can find some of the top stories that caught … Continued
Post-Brexit border checks: challenges and opportunities for the food sector
The first year of Brexit has been challenging for the food sector, causing market disruptions which it seems will continue in 2022, with the first quarter bringing important regulatory and trade changes. In the beginning of the year, after several delays, the British Government enforced the full customs control for goods moved from the European … Continued
Whitehouse sustainable food systems policy bites – March 2022
Every month, the Whitehouse food and nutrition policy team brings you the latest policy and regulatory developments, helping you understand and shape the future of sustainable food systems. You can subscribe to our newsletter here to get exclusive insights directly into your inbox. In addition, below you can find some of the top stories that caught … Continued