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On-the-go consumers drive snack sales across Europe
According to data and technology specialist IRI, demand for convenience and food and drink ‘on-the-go’ is helping to drive sales of snacking products, particularly crisps and salty snacks, across Europe.
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.
Easter: increased innovation
Having just returned from the four-day Easter weekend (I hope everyone enjoyed the bank holiday), I thought an Easter food themed blog would be appropriate for this week’s entry.
Soft drinks company increases its fruit juice content
British soft drink maker Cawston Press is tackling the government’s impending sugar levy head on to restore a good name for fizzy drinks.
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.
Barry Callebaut introduces sensory language for chocolate tasting
Barry Callebaut has introduced a sensory language and tasting ritual that will help chocolate professionals and consumers to understand and express the richness of chocolate taste.
Walkers debuts new Max Strong spicy crisps
PepsiCo owned snack brand Walkers is launching a new product aimed at social sharing occasions, Walkers Max Strong.
GEA acquires beverage technology brand
GEA has strengthened its market position as a total solutions provider in the beverage processing industry by finalising the acquisition of Slovenian machine manufacturer Vipoll.
Napea chooses Ball for new can packaging
Ball Corporation has announced that it will be launching a new 33cl can for Italian beer company Napea, as it moves into canning as a new packaging format.
Foresight Factory analyses consumer beer trends
In its latest social media listening report, Foresight Factory has analysed over 98 million social media posts referencing beer over the course of two years in order to identify the key trends of the beer market for 2017.
Mintel asks Brits to choose: cheese or chocolate?
New research from Mintel has probed British consumers on what they would “choose between never being able to eat cheese again or never being able to eat chocolate again.”
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
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.