UK
Brits unconvinced by sugar tax
This year has seen numerous calls from various organisations for the introduction of a sugary drinks tax in the UK.
Climate change agreements preferred
Dairy UK has welcomed the government’s decision to review the energy tax landscape for manufacturing businesses and is calling for the continuation of Climate Change Agreements (CCAs) as part of the solution.
Project targets ready meals
A project involving BOC, a number of food companies and the University of Lincoln is set to revolutionise ready meals.
Entries invited for FDF Awards 2016
The FDF Awards 2016 are now open for entries, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced.
New bread mix packaging
UK bread mix brand G R Wright & Sons is introducing a new look across its range. The new packaging has been designed to create optimum stand out and on shelf product appeal.
Eating with your eyes
During last week’s Food Matters Live event, which took place in London, I visited GNT’s stand to learn more about its Exberry brand, which offers a wide range of colouring concentrates made from fruit and vegetables.
No compromise for children’s food
82% of parents worldwide and 76% of British mothers and fathers place great value on natural food and drinks in order to provide their children with a well balanced diet, reports TNS and the GNT Group.
ROUND-UP: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of Ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Bread market grows
The bread and bakery products market continued to expand in 2014, rising in value by 2.1%, according to a Key Note report.
ACE UK announces joint ownership of OPRL
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK is set to become a joint owner of OPRL, which runs the UK’s on-pack recycling label scheme.
ROUND-UP: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredient news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Thirst for flavour
Chris Whiting, category manager – beverages at Synergy, explores opportunities to create a point of difference in the beverage market.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
“A typical day provides an opportunity to make a difference”
Manufacturers must find ways to reduce waste and fine tune production efficiency, whilst retaining product quality and a focus on consumer safety, in order to maintain competitiveness and profitability, says Martyn Gill, general manager – EMEA at InfinityQS.
Sugar reduction summit returns
The Sugar Reduction Summit is returning to London, UK next month, bringing together industry, public health and the scientific and health and wellness communities to explore the future of sugar reduction policy in the UK and the role of sweetness and sweeteners.