biscuits
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.
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.
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.
BelVita adds to breakfast biscuit market
Healthy biscuit brand BelVita is adding another duo to its UK range with the launch of Duo Crunch Chocolate Hazelnut.
Little and often
We have been discussing the growing trend of ‘snackification’ for some time now, which sees consumers moving away from the traditional three fixed meals a day towards more flexible snacking and grazing occasions.
Powdered sugar alternative
Earlier this year, Omega Ingredients launched liquid natural sugar alternative ΩMegaSweet. Following this, the company has unveiled a powdered version.
Will confectionery follow in soft drinks’ footsteps?
We reported last week that UK consumers incorrectly believe the sugar levy, approved for sugar sweetened soft drinks, applies to far more products.
Consumer confusion over UK sugar tax
Two thirds of UK consumers believe the new soft drink sugar tax also applies to sweets/sugared confectionery, new research suggests.
Sugar content and cost analysed by Euromonitor
While a lot of the anti sugar movement in the mainstream press has focused on the large amount of sugar in products, the cost of food has largely been left out, finds a new Euromonitor report.
Move to automation
After just 12 months in business, The Great British Biscotti Co in Christchurch, Dorset, UK, is meeting rising demand – and now national distribution – for its range of biscuits with the installation earlier this year of a PFM Pearl entry level flow wrapper, capable of 150 packs a minute.
Industry responds to PHE sugar reduction guidelines
Chocolate bars, sweets and biscuits could shrink by as much as 20% under new guidelines designed to help manufacturers cut the amount of sugar in children’s products.
Round-Up: Shelf Life – IFE Special
Here is your round-up of Shelf Life news – IFE Special. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Biscuits for kids
Artisan Biscuits showcased its Two by Two Peach Biscuits for children at IFE, made with real peach juice and clotted cream, and with the scent of fresh peaches.
FSS calls on Scots to break unhealthy snacking habits
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is encouraging people in Scotland to give up unnecessary treats every Tuesday as part of its drive to start breaking Scotland’s unhealthy snacking habits.