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EU Agrees Law Preventing Import Of Goods Linked To Deforestation

The European Union agreed on Tuesday on a new law to prevent companies from selling into the EU market soy, beef, coffee and other commodities linked to de...

Shelf Space Up For Grabs When New HFSS Regulations Come In, Says IRI

As much as 26% of shelf space is potentially 'up for grabs' once the UK introduces new regulations governing in-store promotion and off-shelf display of hi...

Scotland Plans To Impose Charges On Single-Use Drink Cups

The Scottish Government is planning to introduce a charge on single-use drink cups, according to environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham. Cunningham...

10% Of French Promo Offers Would Be Illegal Under New Law: Study

At least 10% of recent promotional activities conducted in France would be illegal under a new proposed law introduced after the 'Nutella riot' in late Jan...

Big Tobacco Faces Tax Reckoning in Japan Over Hot New Devices

Japanese lawmakers are just weeks away from proposing changes that could erode tax advantages for Big Tobacco’s new hope: heat-not-burn products that...