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No deal Brexit could result in price increases
UK shoppers could pay up to a third more for everyday food items in the event of a no deal Brexit, according to new analysis.
Cornelius and Chr Hansen collaborate on natural colours range
Ingredients distributor Cornelius Group has joined forces with natural colours business Chr. Hansen to supply the UK and Irish food and drink industry with a range of natural colours.
Sugar Reduction Awards entry deadline extended
The entry deadline for the inaugural Sugar Reduction Awards has been extended until 5 October.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
UK food manufacturers missing out on R&D tax relief
According to the results of a new Censuswide survey of 500 senior managers and business owners published by specialist tax relief company Catax, three quarters of small and medium-sized British firms in the food manufacturing industry are likely to be eligible for Research & Development (R&D) tax relief.
IRI says European consumers are choosing healthier food options
A survey conducted by data and technology expert for consumer industries IRI has revealed that two thirds (70%) of shoppers across Europe are buying healthy food – with less salt, sugar, fat or calories.
Herza Schokolade taps into health-conscious market with purple chocolates
In response to the rising popularity of the ‘purple diet’: eating lilac/purple coloured foods rich in the antioxidant anthocyanin, functional chocolate producer Herza Schokolade has launched a ‘purple range’ of chocolate pieces.
Whitworths unveils nut snacks for children
Dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Whitworths has launched Bright Little Nuts, a range of single serve nut packs created for children aged 5+.
UK campaign celebrating milk
Today’s (27 September) World School Milk Day is being celebrated with an initiative to get primary schools across Great Britain sharing their favourite thing about milk.
Müller announces €113m investment in UK yogurt & desserts
Müller will invest around €113m over the next three years to facilitate a new generation of branded and private label yogurt and desserts products, made from milk produced by British farmers.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Sparkling Ice extends portfolio with four-pack launch
Sparkling Ice has introduced a four-pack in top performing flavours Black Raspberry and Orange Mango.
PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017 finalists
Tonight’s (26 September) PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017 will recognise the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship and collaboration in the processing and packaging machinery industry.
Tetra Pak unveils ice cream extrusion line
Tetra Pak has launched an ice cream extrusion line for medium-capacity food producers.