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Nutrition and labelling

Asda switches labels following NFU pressure 04 Oct 2011

The NFU has commended Asda after ‘misleading’ labels were changed on packets of 'Hereford' beef raised 6,800 miles away in Uruguay. read more..

Guidance on ‘confusing’ date labels 16 Sep 2011

FSA and Defra stress that 'use by' dates are most important. read more..

Asda's meat via Montevideo 09 Sep 2011

The NFU is considering a complaint to Trading Standards after it emerged that Asda meat marked ‘Hereford Prime Beef Sirloin Steak’ is sourced from 6,800 miles away. read more..

New labelling laws on fresh meat 06 Jul 2011

After more than seven years of lobbying, we're celebrating today following the decision to extend mandatory country of origin labelling to fresh meat from pigs, sheep, goats and poultry. read more..

Origin debate back on EU agenda 23 Mar 2011

The debate surrounding country of origin labelling on meat and meat products is back on the agenda, accompanied by renewed lobbying from the NFU in Brussels. read more..

Red Tractor Logo squashes consumer concerns 04 Mar 2011

A report has found almost a fifth of foods promoted as "local" in England and Wales are falsely labelled.  The NFU would recommend consumers to look out for the red tractor logo. The Red Tractor Scheme has clear traceability and food standards that UK consumers can trust. read more..

One step closer on origin labelling 07 Dec 2010

Major EU 'yes' vote brings clear, accurate country of origin labelling on key foods one step closer. read more..

Step forward on origin labelling 24 Nov 2010

New guidelines to ensure accurate country of origin labelling on British meat and dairy are a step in the right direction, the NFU said today. read more..

WI fights for better labelling 04 Jun 2010

We've backed a call from the Women’s Institute for clearer country of origin food labelling in the UK. read more..

Introducing the new EU organic logo 09 Feb 2010

A new EU organic logo has been unveiled after a pan-European competition. read more..

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