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Adonis’ Turmeric Nut Bar storms the snacks aisle
Adonis Smart Foods has revealed its latest snack bar product, the Turmeric Nut Bar.
£5 million investment for Laila Rice
Surya Foods’ Harwich site’s processing capacity is set to almost double following the installation of new Buhler equipment.
Change at the top for Arla Foods UK
Arla Foods amba has announced the departure of its UK managing director, Tomas Pietrangeli.
Straw poll: McDonald’s chooses paper over plastic
McDonald’s has announced that its restaurants in the UK and Ireland will complete a transition from plastic to paper straws by 2019.
AxFlow launches range of processing pumps
A new series of pumps from AxFlow have been launched to help food manufacturers with the transfer and filling of sauces and beverages, as well as meat and pastry processing.
Nestlé unveils ‘world first’ investment in distribution centre
Nestlé has unveiled plans to create a 638,000sq ft distribution centre at the new East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
Islands Chocolate arrives in the UK
Start-up chocolate company Islands Chocolate has officially launched in the UK.
UK adults confused about nutrition
New research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveals that 43% of adults surveyed admit that they find it difficult to find reliable information on healthy diets, with changing information, messages and advice from media and experts being the biggest causes for confusion (76% and 61% respectively).
Consumers’ health concerns increase demand for bottled drinking water
After years of strong growth in the USA, bottled water sales surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in 2016, and the numbers do not stay idle.
EHL Ingredients launches Russian blend for 2018 World Cup
To mark the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia, EHL Ingredients has launched a new Russian herb and spice blend.
Mintel announces summer 2018 food & drink trends
With summer around the corner, Mintel’s global analysts predict four food and drink trends consumers can expect at parties and celebrations this sunshine season, as it publishes its 2018 Summer Food & Drink Trends.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Britvic launches levy labelling
Following the introduction of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, more commonly known as the sugar tax, Britvic has launched explanatory messaging on its shrink-wrapped pallets.
Pret rolls out reusable cup
International sandwich shop chain Pret a Manger is this week launching a reusable cup for customers to purchase in shops nationwide, allowing them to benefit from a 50p discount in store.