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FSS campaign encourages Scots to be snack smart
A healthy eating campaign aimed at encouraging people in Scotland to reduce the number of unhealthy snacks they eat has been launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Global savoury market set for growth
The global savoury snacks market will rise from €83.9 billion in 2015 to €122.7 billion by 2020, according to Canadean.
Tea in no time
Suitable for fine grinding of heat sensitive products, Hosokawa Micron’s Micron Glacis GC fine grinding mill is ideal for the high volume grinding of green tea, which is popular both as a beverage and for use in confectioneries.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
‘Use-by’ innovation being tested at the University of Chester
A company developing a food freshness solution is being supported in its research and development work by the Institute of Food Science and Innovation at the University of Chester, UK.
Glass packaging market stable
The EU food and beverage glass packaging industry has turned into a very stable business compared to other packaging materials, with no growth and, perhaps surprisingly, still relatively high margins, finds Rabobank.
Arla to triple business in global beverage market
Arla plans to triple its business outside standard liquid milk in the global beverage market, in an attempt to challenge soft drinks with healthier milk-based alternatives.
Global energy drink launches soar
More energy drinks were launched globally in 2015 than in any year since 2008, with the number of energy drink products launched growing 29% between 2010 and 2015, according to Mintel.
FSS launches food crime hotline
The Scottish Food Crime Hotline has been launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and independent charity Crimestoppers to give members of the public and industry a dedicated telephone line to report anonymously any suspicions of food crime.
Natural cola in a can
Gusto Cola, the UK’s first natural, Fairtrade and low calorie Cola has launched nationwide in a 250ml can.
Round-Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
New fat replacers for confectioners
Clean label ingredient specialist Ulrick & Short has introduced a new range of fat replacers for confectioners looking to make their products healthier without compromising on taste.
Food and non-alcoholic exports on the rise
The value of branded food and non-alcoholic drink exports has risen to £2.4 billion in the first half of 2016, according to a report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
UK grocery market sees growth
The UK grocery market has grown by 0.3% after an upturn in weather spurred consumers to increase their spend, according to figures from Kantar Worldpanel.