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Packs at your convenience
With continuing high demand for convenience packaging solutions, RPC Bebo UK has launched a selection of new packs in both polypropylene (PP) and PET, suitable for a variety of products.
Food Fraud Report shows 2/3 of consumers blame producers for food fraud
The recently published NFU Mutual Food Fraud Report 2017 reveals that 63% of consumers would blame producers for cases of food fraud, rather than retailers, distributors or farmers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sustainable food industry sees rise in food fraud
Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) says that the growing market for sustainable and premium foods is bringing greater risks of food fraud.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
CCEP unveils Fanta’s Halloween camapaign
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced Fanta’s upcoming Halloween campaign.
Welsh milk processor invests in filling lines
Welsh liquid milk processor Tomlinson’s Dairies has invested £22 million in Sainsbury’s listings in the UK.
Snack brand uses Shazam to promote product
Artisan crisp brand Fairfields Farm has teamed up with mobile app Shazam to promote its new snacking concept, Heat & Eat.
A question of cost
Changing the price, recipe or look of an existing product can never be taken lightly. Decisions should be rooted in a full consideration of consumer implications and an understanding of alternative solutions, explains Emma Gubisch.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
“I always aspired to be a professional sportsman. I soon realised there are easier ways to earn a living though”
As the UK Flavour Association celebrates its centenary this year, we caught up with deputy chair James Smith, who is also managing director of Kalsec Europe, to discuss flavour developments, trends and technologies to watch.
Barry Callebaut creates new ‘breakthrough’ chocolate
Chocolate and cocoa products manufacturer Barry Callebaut has developed a fourth type of chocolate next to dark, milk and white chocolate 80 years after the introduction of white chocolate.
UK campaign encourages kids to substitute crisps for nuts
General practitioner and television presenter Dr Dawn Harper has launched a UK nationwide campaign to educate parents on the advantages of encouraging children to eat nuts as a snack.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
On the road
After a relatively quiet summer, industry is gearing up for its next round of trade shows, and the Food & Drink Technology team are packing their bags ready for the adventure.
Scottish government seeks protection for seafood sector post-Brexit
Fergus Ewing, Scotland’s rural economy secretary, has said that the UK government must urgently set out how it will protect funding for fish and seafood sectors post-Brexit or risk undermining Scotland’s food and drink success story.
Organic lactose-free yogurt range taps into free from trend
Organic dairy brand Rachel’s has announced the launch of its new organic, lactose-free range.