News
UK recalls of chicken at an all-time high since 2002
According to a report from Stericycle ExpertSolutions, recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level since 2002, just as it was revealed that chicken has overtaken red meat as the most popular meat in Britain.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Environment minister checks in on CCEP’s sustainability strategy
Environment minister Thérèse Coffey recently visited Europe’s largest plastic bottle recycling facility to see how Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) plans to support the circular economy in Great Britain.
Scottish government awards grants to food and drink businesses
The Scottish government’s £3.5 million Food Processing, Marketing & Co-operation Scheme has awarded 13 food and drink producers with grants of money to further their businesses.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Unite and pladis sign Engineering Apprenticeship Agreement
British union Unite, and biscuit and confectionery company pladis, have announced the signing of an Engineering Apprenticeship Agreement in the UK.
Frozen food retail growth accelerates
The latest frozen food retail statistics reveal that frozen food continues to excel with value growth across almost every category in the 52 weeks up to 18 June 2017.
Budweiser launches Liberty Can for the summer
Beverage and brewing company AB InBev has launched its limited edition Budweiser Liberty Can in the UK.
Scotland calls for protection of Scotch whisky post-Brexit
Scotland’s economy secretary, Keith Brown, has appealed to the UK government to call for protection of the Scotch whisky industry following Brexit.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Men jailed for horsemeat scam
Two men have been imprisoned for defrauding consumers by labelling horsemeat products as beef.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Snack sales boosted by UK’s food to go culture
Food to go is one of the fastest growing categories sold by convenience retailers, according to new research, with snacks getting a boost as a result.
Millennials seek chocolate with added grains
Grains and cereals have been receiving considerable attention globally as ingredients or flavours in chocolate confectionery, presenting opportunities for manufacturers to ramp up innovation.
Scottish beef exports officially BSE risk free
Scottish beef exporters can now trade with the lowest risk level status available for Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).
Beneo showcases sugar replacer with new sweets collection
Functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo has released an assortment of sugar-free, hard candy products containing Isomalt: a sugar replacer derived from sugar beet.