UK
SICK – driving industry forward At PPMA
Discovering how smart sensor technologies help to deliver manufacturing flexibility and predictive maintenance in Industry 4.0-enabled manufacturing and logistics environments will be the focus for SICK UK’s stand at the PPMA Show.
KP Snacks acquires popcorn brand Butterkist
KP Snacks has acquired popcorn business Butterkist from Tangerine Confectionery for an undisclosed sum.
Jameson’s Ruffles launch in peppermint flavour
UK-based Tangerine Confectionery is extending the Jameson’s brand with the launch of Jameson’s Peppermint Ruffles.
Health and wellness for consumers and business
In its biggest brand launch in 20 years, Mars Chocolate UK is confirming what we already knew – healthy snacking is big business. Ticking the sharing, on the go and fruit and nut trend boxes, the company says the new bar suits consumers’ busy lifestyles.
Sunny D relaunch promotes high vitamin D content
Sunny D is being relaunched to promote its high vitamin D content and fusion of citrus fruits.
Report reveals untapped productivity potential of UK F&D industry
A new industry wide report has highlighted key growth opportunities for the UK food and drink sector.
Häagen-Dazs launches strawberries & cream product for Wimbledon
Häagen-Dazs has launched a strawberries & cream limited edition ice cream bar in honour of its partnership with Wimbledon.
Over half of consumers admit confusion over snack serving sizes
New research from gluten-free snacks manufacturer Wellaby’s has revealed that more than half of UK consumers are oblivious to what constitutes a single serving of crisps and snacks.
Coca-Cola reveals new sustainable packaging strategy for Great Britain
Coca-Cola European Partners has unveiled its new GB sustainable packaging strategy – setting out an ambition for its GB business unit to work with local and national partners to recover all of its packaging so that more is recycled and none ends up as litter.
ReFood opens London AD facility
An anaerobic digestion (AD) facility has opened in Dagenham, London, UK.
The big issues
I have attended two events in the last week, the combined themes of which represent three of the major focuses for the food and drink industry at present: waste, obesity and Brexit.
Horiba launches in-line pH monitor
Horiba, an original equipment manufacturer of instruments and measurement systems, has launched the UP-100, a pH monitor.
World Chocolate Day boosts sales for Europe’s largest sweet shop
In celebration of World Chocolate day today (7 July), Europe’s largest sweet shop has experienced a massive surge in sales at its six London stores.
UK food prices continue to rise
UK food prices increased at their highest rate in over three years in June, the latest figures show.