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Omega builds on sugar-alternative success with ΩMegaSweet Extra launch
Following the implementation of the Sugar Tax this month, natural flavour creator Omega Ingredients is celebrating a successful year for its 100% natural sugar alternative, ΩMegaSweet and launching its next generation formulation, ΩMegaSweet Extra.
Demand for British booze bubbles over
Appetite for British food and drink from overseas continues to strengthen with alcohol at the top of the menu, according to research conducted by supply chain and data standards organisation GS1 UK.
Maynards Bassetts debuts mocktail-flavoured Wine Gums
Maynards Bassetts has unveiled its newest flavour extension targeted at young adults.
Coca-Cola to launch first ever alcoholic beverage
Coca-Cola is planning to produce its first ever alcoholic drink in Japan.
FSS update shows little improvement in Scottish diets
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched two new reports highlighting the challenge for people in Scotland to have a healthier diet and reduce their risk of diet related diseases.
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FDF says access to third country trade deals is vital for UK
The latest export statistics from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveal that any failure to secure continued access to the EU’s many preferential trade deals could have serious implications for the food and drink industry, with exports to these markets now worth more than £2bn to UK producers.
Festive spirit
It’s a quick one from me this week, somewhere in between the madness of Christmas and the preparations for New Year’s Eve, but I’ll keep it festive.
Plain packaging threatens industry
Since the introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products in some countries, there have been numerous calls for its extension to the food and drink sector, with alcohol, confectionery, savoury snacks and sugary drinks among the categories highlighted as potential targets for plain packaging.
Jelly Belly launches Sparkling Wine Jelly Beans
Confectionery company Jelly Belly has unveiled its latest product, Sparkling Wine jelly beans.
UK food and drink exports grow 15% in Q3 2017
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its quarterly Exports Snapshot which highlights key UK food and drink export figures for the third quarter of 2017.
Prost!
I was in Munich, Germany, last week for the Drinktec trade fair. While there, I met several people who were taking the opportunity to extend their stay to celebrate this year’s Oktoberfest.
UK food and drink exports rise in first half of 2017
The first half of 2017 saw exports of all UK food and drink grow to £10.2bn, up 8.5% on H1 2016. This represents the highest first half exports value on record.
Market researcher reveals predictions for global craft beer market
According to market researcher Fact.MR, the global craft beer market will register a moderate CAGR over the forecast period 2017-2022.
Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Congress 2017
‘Pushing boundaries to develop innovative products for health-savvy consumers’ The 6th Annual Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Congress is returning in October 2017. With the changing health trend and preference, beverage companies are seeking to optimise recipes. It is also evolving innovations to create new types of drinks with added multiple functions. This year’s programme is […]