News
Cheese cultures
The two new Danisco Choozit brand cheese cultures, Choozit ST 20 and Choozit PC Fast, from DuPont Nutrition & Health, are designed to optimise production and consistently produce high quality, soft ripened cheese.
Organic certification for gum
Thew Arnott has secured Soil Association certification for its guar gum and locust bean gum products, supplied on behalf of product partner, German based Roeper.
Growing call for transparency in 2017
Growing calls for transparency throughout the supply chain are taking clean and clear label to a new level.
Vinegar powder patent
Corbion has been granted a European patent for its vinegar powder, covering a composition and process for producing the powdered vinegar, and use of it as a preservative in meat and other food and beverages.
FDF rising star shortlisted in national Associations Awards
Dominic Goudie, policy manager for exports, trade and supply chain at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has been shortlisted in the Young Association Executive of the Year category at the national Associations Awards.
Round-Up: Shelf Life – Christmas special
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
ACE UK promotes correct carton recycling labelling
ACE UK hosted an event last week (9 November) to promote correct recycling labelling of food and drink cartons amongst retailers and food and drink manufacturers.
Cargill to increase European sweetener options
Cargill is to invest €35 million ($37.7m) to increase its sweetener options across Europe in anticipation of the end of the European sugar quotas in October 2017.
Holiday goodies
Chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw is celebrating the festive season with the launch of four new treats: Dark Mint Creams, Orange Crisps, Salted Caramel Crisps and the Merry Christmas Mini Gifts – all available in newly designed packaging.
Mintel announces global trends for 2017
Mintel has announced the six key trends set to impact the global food and drink market, highlighting ingredient and food and drink product trends set to make an impact over the coming year.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
December is time for tea
Newby Teas of London presents an advent calendar for tea connoisseurs, the Newby Classic Tea Bag Collection, featuring 24 flavours.
NFCU review published
A review carried out by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recommended that the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) should be given additional powers and resources to boost its ability to tackle food crime and protect consumers.
Almonds are number one nut in Europe
Almonds are now the number one nut in new introductions in Europe with a 48% regional share and a new record high of 42% globally, according to Innova Market Research.
Stinking Christmas
British cheese Stinking Bishop has unveiled its first Christmas gift box, containing a 500g Stinking Bishop Cheese in a wooden round and a 50cl bottle of Poireau – a pear spirit made with pressed perry pears.