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Japanese desserts

A British producer of luxury Japanese mochi has launched two product lines to retail after years supplying the UK’s Japanese restaurants.

UK remains largest cider market

A new Canadean report predicts that global consumption of cider will grow at around 5% annually, reaching more than three billion litres in 2020.

Industry celebrated in parliament

This week I attended the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) parliamentary reception to celebrate the exceptional work of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the UK.

Sealable dome lid

Following recent product innovation in skin and shrink films, KM Packaging has launched another lidding solution targeting premium foods – especially those which are bulky or awkwardly shaped.

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Coding solution

Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has developed the unique coded lids for a points based loyalty scheme for Yeo Valley, running across the majority of its product range.

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Maggi Noodles safe in UK

Test results from samples of Maggi Noodles in the UK reveal that levels of lead in the product are well within EU permissible levels and would not be a concern to consumers, says the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

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