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UK Government to Label Marmalade as 'Citrus Marmalade' Under New EU Deal

4/3/2026

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The UK government will label marmalade as 'citrus marmalade' under a new EU food deal.
The change follows EU regulations allowing non-citrus spreads to be marketed as marmalade from June.
The rules would apply in England, Wales, and Scotland if the deal is approved.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is consulting with affected businesses but has not confirmed plans, including whether strawberry marmalade will be permitted.

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The UK government will label marmalade as 'citrus marmalade' under a new EU food deal.
The change follows EU regulations allowing non-citrus spreads to be marketed as marmalade from June.
The rules would apply in England, Wales, and Scotland if the deal is approved.
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is consulting with affected businesses but has not confirmed plans, including whether strawberry marmalade will be permitted.