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Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
New Dolmio pasta sauce promises ‘two of your five a day’
Mars Food UK has announced the launch of Dolmio Veggie Goodness – a new pasta sauce containing two portions of fruit and vegetables in every portion.
First Milk appoints new chairman
First Milk has announced the appointment of a new non-executive chairman, Chris Thomas.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Mars Wrigley delivers product revamp across core brands
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has confirmed the launch of what it has billed as its ‘first true texture innovation’ in nearly two decades, across its core Skittles and Starburst brands.
Maltesers launches new Buttons and Truffles in the UK
The UK’s third most popular chocolate brand Maltesers has confirmed the launch of two new products this month: Maltesers Buttons and Maltesers Truffles.
Confectionery catch up
The UK confectionery market has seen some big announcements in the last week – from the changing shape of Maltesers to the launch of a world first from Nestlé.
FDF members make progress on sustainability front
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its annual sustainability progress report, outlining the progress made by members to deliver its Ambition 2025.
Food Matters Live reveals award winners
Food Matters Live has announced the winners of its inaugural awards, which celebrate the innovation that continues to shape the future of food and drink.
FDF awards ceremony recognises industry leaders
The Food and Drink Federation Awards ceremony last night (21 September) showcased the achievements of the UK’s food and drink manufacturing industry.
Chocolate prices could rise in the wake of Brexit
As Brexit talks intensify, concerns about the cost, size and quality of chocolate in the UK are growing.
Redefining functionality
Lucy Brice discusses the new age of functional ingredients, and why food and drink products now should be all encompassing to cater for increasingly demanding consumers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Honey, I shrunk the chocolate
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted the ‘shrinkflation’ effect – that is household goods manufacturers reducing packaging sizes while keeping prices the same – being felt across a range of items in the UK.