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Artificial ingredients concern consumers
Instantly reports that 62% of UK consumers say they would be more likely to purchase from a particular brand if it removed all artificial ingredients from its products.
Businesses lack product recall plans
Almost a fifth of companies in the food and drink sector are operating without a product recall plan, reports Roythornes.
Bone broth produced industrially
Coctio is taking previously unproductive bone waste and upgrading it to bring significant income for the food industry.
Positive start for food waste bill
A recent bill proposed in the House of Commons marks a significant step forward in reducing the huge amount of food wasted in the UK.
New healthy Gruffalo ready meal
Healthy world food brand Mini nom nom’s exhibited at September’s Lunch! show in London.
UK government helps businesses overseas
In the past two years, the UK government has supported 4,000 food and drink businesses to export almost £1 billion of British produce to shops and restaurants around the world.
New dairy-free coconut milk drinks
Rebel Kitchen showcased its latest dairy-free coconut ‘mylks’ at the UK’s Lunch! show in September.
ROUND-UP: Equipment – PPMA 2015 special
From 29 September-1 October, Birmingham’s NEC played host to the PPMA Show 2015.
Frozen pita range launched
Nina Bakery launched its new range of ‘no tear’ stone oven pitas in the UK on 24-25 September at Lunch!
Scotland slashes food waste
Avoidable food waste across Scotland has reduced by almost eight per cent since 2009.
Positive outlook ahead for sugar prices
Raw sugar prices reached their lowest levels since 2008, reports Rabobank’s Sugar Quarterly Q3.
EU pork processors’ key to success
Pork consumption in the EU declined from 2007 to 2014. Now, competitive power and market position are pivotal to success in this dynamic European pork industry, says Rabobank.
ROUND-UP: Packaging – Packaging Innovations 2015 special
From 16-17 September, London Olympia played host to Packaging Innovations 2015. Below is a round-up of just some of the products launched during the two-day packaging extravaganza.
Consumer trends drive packaging industry growth
Key consumer trends are the driving force behind the growth of the global packaging industry, reports Rabobank.