German regulator lifts historic ban on calling marmalade "Marmelade", clarifying food labeling rulesExecutive summary: Germany's food authority allowed the term "Marmelade" to be used again for fruit spreads, ending a years‑long naming dispute. The ruling provides clearer labeling for honey and fruit spreads, affecting consumer information and market competition. German food regulatory body and supermarket chains selling honey and spreads. Possible EU‑wide discussion on similar naming clarifications and potential adjustments by other member states.Germany's food authority announced that "Marmelade" can once again be used as a generic term for fruit spread, ending a linguistic dispute. The decision also brings clarity for honey origin labeling in supermarkets. The change aims to reduce consumer confusion over product names. No immediate legal challenges have been reported.Connected developmentsUK may class bran flakes as junk food under new nutrition guidelinesOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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