UK
Labels get the green light
We recently reported that Action on Sugar had criticised cereal brands for failing to include Department of Health endorsed, colour coded traffic light, front of pack (FOP) nutrition labelling, despite some products containing levels of sugar that would equate to a red label.
UK food manufacturers missing out on R&D tax relief
According to the results of a new Censuswide survey of 500 senior managers and business owners published by specialist tax relief company Catax, three quarters of small and medium-sized British firms in the food manufacturing industry are likely to be eligible for Research & Development (R&D) tax relief.
Whitworths unveils nut snacks for children
Dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Whitworths has launched Bright Little Nuts, a range of single serve nut packs created for children aged 5+.
UK campaign celebrating milk
Today’s (27 September) World School Milk Day is being celebrated with an initiative to get primary schools across Great Britain sharing their favourite thing about milk.
Müller announces €113m investment in UK yogurt & desserts
Müller will invest around €113m over the next three years to facilitate a new generation of branded and private label yogurt and desserts products, made from milk produced by British farmers.
Cause for celebration
Last week’s Food and Drink Federation Awards ceremony was once again a welcome reminder of the excellent work being carried out in this industry, in areas such as exports, environmental leadership, education, health and innovation.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017 finalists
Tonight’s (26 September) PPMA Group Industry Awards 2017 will recognise the finest examples of innovation, smart manufacturing, entrepreneurship and collaboration in the processing and packaging machinery industry.
Yushoi expands range with first red lentil variant
In response to an increasing trend for red lentils, Calbee-owned brand Yushoi is adding a new variant to its range, Barbecue Red Lentil snacks.
Orchard Valley Foods and Candeco merge
Orchard Valley Foods and Candeco Confektyr have merged to create a €40 million producer of confections, ingredients and decorations for the food manufacturing, foodservice and retail home baking sectors, as well as international markets.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
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.
Innovative Bites expands Trolli confectionery range
UK confectionery supplier Innovative Bites is expanding its Trolli gummy sweets range.
PFF invests £1.5m in injection moulding technology
The PFF Packaging Group has invested £1.5 million in new injection moulding (IM) technology – a move it says will significantly strengthen its position in the sector and extend its food packaging offering.
LacPatrick’s new technology investment to boost exports
Dairy co-operative LacPatrick has unveiled a new operation in Northern Ireland that will allow it to process milk on both sides of the Irish border, specifically for the growing number of customers in the UK.