Business news
Increasing demand for international cuisines boosts pasta sales
Consumption of ready-to-eat options a contributory factor.
ProVeg International chooses global startups for Incubator programme
Four continents among latest participants.
Flexibility matters – matching supply with demand
Supplying more products to offer more choices for consumers is no longer the case, it’s focussing on what customers want.
Global demand for baked chips predicted to increase
Leading brands are tapping into increasing demand for healthier options in snacks.
Dossche Mills’ low carbon wheat out this year
The wheat is already growing in fields in Germany.
UK food and drink manufacturers driving change to balanced diets
Commitment to offer a range of healthier choices for consumers leads to healthy lives.
Responding to market challenges
2022 may have been the most turbulent year on record for the UK food and drink sector, with a multitude of challenges and market pressures facing manufacturers and retailers. Jonathan Adams, R&D director at bakery manufacturer Baker & Baker, discusses the state of the market and shares findings from recent research undertaken by the business with Food & Drink Technology
Popular packaged sliced bread in UK contains unnecessary amounts of salt, says campaigner
A small reduction in the average salt content of bread would remove 926 tonnes of salt from the UK diet per year.
Nando’s completes trial of Karakuri /FRYR210 automated fry line
Development signifies the first restaurant chain to test Karakuri’s intelligent robotics in commercial kitchens.
Pepsi unveils new logo and visual identity for its next era
Updated colour palette highlights the brand’s commitment to Pepsi Zero Sugar.
Changes, changes, changes
A few words about our new logo…and quality
SPAR launches new craft beer concept in collaboration with suppliers
SPAR and partners look to educate customers more about beer, the history of beer and the different types.
Active ingredient
Bakery businesses could be a major beneficiary of a networked ingredients marketplace called TraceGains. Rodney Jack hears more from founder Gary Nowacki about the company: what they do; achieving visibility and productivity through collaboration; overcoming today’s supply chain challenges; and bringing people and ingredient data together in new ways to achieve business agility