UK
The Ingredients Show and Foodex postponed to 2021
In light of the ongoing coronavirus situation, The Ingredients Show and Foodex have been postponed until 12-14 April 2021.
Nestlé Professional explores UK consumer demand for coffee-to-go
Nestlé Professional and Nescafé Azera have launched a new piece of research which explores the growing coffee to-go market in the UK.
Violife launches vegan stuffed crust with Pizza Hut
Violife continues its food service expansion with the announcement of its partnership with Pizza Hut Restaurants on the new Vegan Stuffed Crust Pizza.
Sweet Freedom encourages plant-based Pancake Day toppings
Sweet Freedom is encouraging consumers to enjoy a healthier, plant-based Pancake Day as the brand promotes its vegan syrups and spreads.
The Breakfast Club’s Pancake Day offerings
The Breakfast Club is offering five pancake specials which pay homage to throwback pub grub classics.
Nestlé and Starbucks launch premium instant coffee
The range consists of Medium Roast and Dark Roast coffees, as well as a variety of coffee beverages and a tea latte.
Lyons Coffee unveils all-new portfolio
UK-based Lyons Coffee is unveiling a new portfolio in spring 2020, featuring bold designs and blend names which have been created to tell the story of Lyons’ heritage.
Food Standards Agency provides safety advice to CBD consumers and sets industry deadline
As well as releasing new precautionary health advice, the FSA is giving the CBD industry a deadline of 31 March 2021 to submit valid novel food authorisation applications.
Pladis launches ‘Best of British’ McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives
Pladis is adding new, limited edition ‘Best of British’ flavour variants to its £59 million McVitie’s Chocolate Digestives brand, to celebrate its sponsorship of Team GB in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
National Beef Association calls for clearer traceability in labelling
The National Beef Association is demanding that UK beef production standards be recognised at the point of sale.
UK Bacardi employees headed ‘Back to the Bar’ to gain insights on 2020 cocktail trends
7,000 Bacardi employees have taken part in a ‘Back to the Bar’ barstool research day across bars in over 100 cities including London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Aero launches new Aero Caramel
Aero chocolate will be adding a new addition to its flavour selection with the introduction of Aero Caramel.
UK sales of meat-free foods shoot up 40% between 2014-19
As the meat-free market becomes increasingly crowded, brands will need to find more ways to distinguish themselves from their competitors.
KitKat launches global gold rush
A version of KitKat Gold – introduced in Australia in 2018 as a limited edition – has proved so popular that it has been added to the permanent range.