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News & policy · 22 Apr 2026

The new FSA allergen labelling rules, in plain English

A small but important change to allergen disclosure on prepacked-for-direct-sale food kicks in this autumn. What it means for stalls and customers, without the jargon.

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News & policy · 12 Feb 2026

Why British cheese exports hit a 30-year low

A combination of trade friction, energy costs and a strong pound has put UK artisan cheese exports at their lowest level since 1996. The local market is, paradoxically, the strongest it has ever been.

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