Advertising, Greenwashing and Food Labelling

In this episode, Adam Corbin and Iain Connor discuss recent developments which affect the sector relating to greenwashing, food labelling and the use of geographical indications as well as a case on copycat products. They discuss:

• Food labelling developments including the Food Standards Agency’s campaign highlighting the risks to people with animal based allergies of food labelled as “vegan” and the Oatly AB case relating to the use of the term “milk” for non-diary products.
• European developments in respect of the use of geographical indications which will impact anyone selling into the EU.
• The Thatcher’s Cider copycat product case against Aldi.
• Developments from the Competition & Markets Authority in its attempt to crack down on greenwashing.

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Contributors

Adam Corbin Partner

Iain Connor Partner