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UK food chain faces egg contamination scare
Approximately 700,000 contaminated eggs have been imported to the UK from Dutch farms.
Anchor flies the British flag
Butter brand Anchor has unveiled a new look to showcase its Britishness.
UK recalls of chicken at an all-time high since 2002
According to a report from Stericycle ExpertSolutions, recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level since 2002, just as it was revealed that chicken has overtaken red meat as the most popular meat in Britain.
Environment minister checks in on CCEP’s sustainability strategy
Environment minister Thérèse Coffey recently visited Europe’s largest plastic bottle recycling facility to see how Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) plans to support the circular economy in Great Britain.
Unite and pladis sign Engineering Apprenticeship Agreement
British union Unite, and biscuit and confectionery company pladis, have announced the signing of an Engineering Apprenticeship Agreement in the UK.
Budweiser launches Liberty Can for the summer
Beverage and brewing company AB InBev has launched its limited edition Budweiser Liberty Can in the UK.
Scotland calls for protection of Scotch whisky post-Brexit
Scotland’s economy secretary, Keith Brown, has appealed to the UK government to call for protection of the Scotch whisky industry following Brexit.
Fall in love with recycling
When it comes to the ‘big issues’ – the likes of food waste, recycling and fat, salt and sugar reduction – the need for consumer education is often highlighted as part of a wider approach to tackling the problems, so it was encouraging to see Coca-Cola Great Britain’s new advert premiere on UK television at the weekend.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Snack sales boosted by UK’s food to go culture
Food to go is one of the fastest growing categories sold by convenience retailers, according to new research, with snacks getting a boost as a result.
Honey, I shrunk the chocolate
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has highlighted the ‘shrinkflation’ effect – that is household goods manufacturers reducing packaging sizes while keeping prices the same – being felt across a range of items in the UK.
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Refresco acquires Cott’s beverage business
Cott Corporation has agreed to sell its beverage manufacturing business, Cott Beverages, to Refresco for USD $1.25 billion.
FDF Awards 2017 shortlist announced
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the shortlist for the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2017.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability