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Consumer confidence in dairy foods is top priority
Global demand for dairy products is rising and the popularity of nutritious dairy produce remains strong. Consumer expectations on food safety are high and food safety will be a key topic discussed in depth at the forthcoming World Dairy Summit in Belfast, 30 October- 2 November.
FDF welcomes food and drink decarbonisation action plan
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the publication of the Food and Drink Joint Industry – Government Industrial Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Roadmap Action Plan.
The Snaffling Pig Co expands distribution with Tesco listings
The Snaffling Pig Co has revealed that its pork snack products are now available in Tesco stores across the UK.
Consumer attitudes to sugar content analysed
Concern about sugar is on the rise globally, with nearly half of all consumers saying they are more concerned about overall sugar consumption than they were three years ago, according to a new DSM report.
Soft drinks industry comes together
Around 300 guests gathered in London last week for the British Soft Drinks Association’s (BSDA) Industry Lunch. With the UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy set to take effect in April next year, there was much to discuss.
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
BV Dairy moves into contract packaging
UK manufacturer of specialist dairy products BV Dairy has begun contract packaging after signing a new long term contract to produce bottled kefir cultured milk drinks.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Schweppes announces UK brand investment
In response to the growing demand for premium mixers, tonic brand Schweppes has announced a new investment which includes the launch of a premium skittle-shaped bottle.
Scot export figures highlight importance of continued access to EU
Scottish food and drink exports to Europe grew by £119 million in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year.
Brexit and global warming threaten UK food supply
The UK is facing the greatest threat to the integrity of its food supply since World War II, food security expert Professor Chris Elliott has warned.
Consumers quizzed on acacia gum
Supplier of acacia gum, Alland & Robert recently asked polling organisation Toluna to carry out a survey in the USA, UK, Japan and Germany to find out how much consumers know about acacia gum.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
New advice on eating runny eggs
Infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says.
Burts increases factory capacity with £3m investment
Potato chip company Burts Chips has increased capacity at its Plymouth, UK production site by 20% with the installation of a new high-speed potato frying line.