News
Relaxation drinks
Premium relaxation beverage brand Tranquini is now available in 16 countries across three continents.
Growth for small brands expected
Fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break up of traditional food and beverage markets and opening the doors of opportunity for start-ups and small brands, according to Julian Mellentin, director of New Nutrition Business.
Food manufacturer joins forces with UK university
British food manufacturer Fresh-Pak Chilled Foods has teamed up with University of Leicester, UK, to establish a centre of excellence for food technology.
Caramel marshmallow fluff
Empire Bespoke Foods (UK) has rolled out a new deluxe caramel version of the iconic US spread brand Marshmallow Fluff.
Consumers demand more natural beverage flavours
Canadean’s latest quarterly beverage tracker reports contain a special focus on soft drinks flavour trends and innovations, which highlight a noticeable migration towards local fruits and natural flavours.
Round-Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on shelf life news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Cereal market under threat
According to a report by Key Note, the breakfast cereals market continued to grow at an impressive rate in 2014, rising by 3.9% in market value despite falling volume sales. However, its growth remains highly dependent on the ongoing impact of high inflation on retail prices.
New addition for Harvest Cheweee
Harvest Cheweee is expanding its cereal bar range with the launch of Fruit & Oat Bites, a healthier fruit-based snack created to keep on the go children fuller for longer.
Manufacturers urged to improve product recall plans
Law firm Roythornes has warned manufacturers to improve product recall procedures following a string of product recall incidents affecting major UK food retailers.
Gluten-free pasta range
Available in the UK, Dell’Ugo’s gluten-free pastas are designed to replicate the taste, texture and consistency of gluten pasta.
Campylobacter shows signs of progress
The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the first set of results from its second year survey of campylobacter on fresh shop bought chickens.
Sauce pots in three flavours
Cool Chile, the UK manufacturer and supplier of Mexican food, is launching three new ambient sauces for quick and easy use.
Consumers consider sugar ‘friend and foe’
Consumers perceive sugar as both a ‘friend and foe’ in their nutrition, according to new consumer research commissioned by functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo.
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.