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EU health claim for vitamin D benefit
The European Commission has authorised an Article 14 EFSA health claim, submitted by DSM, stating that vitamin D helps to lower the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. The decision allows brand owners to market a scientifically proven, cost effective and safe way of reducing bone fractures and thereby significantly improving […]
BFFF president praises resilience of frozen food
British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) president chairman Peter Allan has praised the level of economic recovery in the UK and the growth of frozen, but suggests there is still a long way to go until consumer confidence returns. During his speech at the BFFF Annual Luncheon, Allan, who is general manager and director at Cargill […]
Packaging set to boost soft drink revenue
TechNavio has announced the publication of a new market research report on the global soft drinks market, which is expected to post a CAGR of 3.92% in terms of revenue from 2014-2018. According to the report, packaging innovations will be a major trend expected to impact overall market growth through the projected period. Most of […]
Sucrose replacement
Sensus research has revealed that inulin can replace sucrose in food recipes, providing new opportunities for food manufacturers to create tasty, healthy products that consumers demand. Based on a survey of more than 800 UK consumers, Sensus discovered that the demand for healthy, good-tasting food is on the rise and that consumers are willing to […]
Hot dog launch
Produced by Smithfield Foods, French’s Hot Dogs are the latest addition to the brand’s range of mustard, relishes, sauces, and salad dressings on offer in the UK. Jill Leigh, category manager for Smithfield Foods, says, “Our research showed that French’s is trusted by hot dog consumers, making it the perfect partner for a naturally beechwood […]
Curry pastries
Pastry manufacturer Peter’s Food Service, based in South Wales, UK, has struck a licensing deal with Asian cuisine brand Sharwood’s to launch a new range of Sharwood’s chilled pastry bakes. Working in partnership with Sharwood’s brand owner Premier Foods, Peter’s will manufacture, market and sell a new range of naan-shaped pastry bakes flavoured with Sharwood’s […]
Ovenable finger foods
Dutch snack manufacturer and Crisp Sensation licensee Royaan has introduced its Kwekkeboom Oven range of ovenable finger foods. The range comprises beef croquettes, Dutch ‘bitterballen’, cheese dippers and chicken nuggets – the latter in pure chicken or with added Italian, saté or curry sauce fillings. As well as being suitable for oven cooking, products with […]
Cake squares
Premium cake brand Kate’s Cakes has launched its new Cake Squares product range in the UK. The homemade-style cakes, which are available in three flavours, are individually wrapped and sold in packs of five. The three flavours are Chocolate Fudge Cake, a rich chocolate cake topped with buttercream and decorated with double chocolate curls; Classic […]
Time for tea
Keith Spicer has unveiled eight fruit and herbal flavours for its Dorset Tea brand. The new look range taps into the growing trend for fruit, herbal and green teas. Alistair Lee, sales and marketing director for Dorset Tea, says, “We know that consumers want a variety of tea flavours that suit their different moods and […]
Pressé drinks
Radnor Hills has launched its premium Heartsease Farm pressé range. The pressé drinks are made with natural ingredients blended with spring water to create six flavours: Fiery Ginger Beer, Elderflower Pressé, Raspberry Lemonade, British Blackcurrant Crush, St Clements’ Pressé and Traditional Lemonade. Heartsease Farm is available in a single serve 330ml glass bottle as well […]
Alcoholic ice tea
Harry Brompton has announced the second flavour to be added to the world’s only premium alcoholic ice tea range – Berries & Cucumber Alcoholic Ice Tea. Lightly sparkling at 4% ABV and with a clear, deep amber appearance, it has a zesty aroma of ripe raspberry notes and undertones of green herbaceous cucumber. The sweet […]
Low-salt snacks
A range of sodium-reduced savoury snacks has been launched by newcomer Hoopo Healthy Snacks, produced using low sodium sea salt SoLo. The range, which contains up to ten times’ less salt than rival brands, comprises four varieties of 40g or 50g consumer packs – Satay Peanuts, Spicy Mediterranean Peanuts, Jalfrezi Cashews and Shanghai 5 Spice […]
New flavour
As part of its recent re-launch, kids’ cereal bar brand Harvest Cheweee has launched its first new flavour in three years – Strawberry Crush. The new flavour was launched after consumer research revealed 58 per cent of cereal bar shoppers said that new flavours would be the biggest incentive to purchase Harvest Cheweee bars more […]
Fishy business
Microwaveable snacking brand Taste Inc is extending its range of on-the-go snacks with the launch of the Fish Fillet Burger, a fish fillet coated in breadcrumbs, topped off with cheese and tartare sauce. Chris Wenham, head of brands, says, “This is a very exciting launch for us, not only as this is an extension to […]