biscuits
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.
High levels of acrylamide found in 10% of UK baby biscuits
According to a new study, 10% of biscuits for infants and young children surveyed on sale in the UK have high levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen.
Awesome fillings
Barry Callebaut has launched a range of chocolate and fruit fillings for confectionery and bakery creations.
Chocolate or biscuit?
Last week I wrote about some of the food and drink products that have been discontinued over the years and are dearly missed by the Bell Publishing team. One of those was Galaxy Truffle, which was removed from Celebrations in 2011 and replaced with Twix.
Keep the biscuits flowing
A packing line for biscuit and pastry manufacturer Poppies International, in Zonnebeke, Belgium, has been created by Ishida Europe’s Belgian agent BRN.
Cargill report highlights key trends in cocoa and chocolate
Cargill’s cocoa and chocolate business has released its latest report highlighting the key sector trends to help manufacturers develop their next innovations, including four themes: indulgent, premium, healthy and sustainable and clean.
Industry stalwart honoured for services to health and safety
Health and safety practitioner Jak Thomas has been honoured for his ‘enormous contribution’ to the UK’s food and drink manufacturing industry over the past 40 years.
Biscuit production ramped up
GEA’s bakery technology companies, Comas and Imaforni, have built a complete line for the production of wire-cut and soft centre biscuits at Khong Guan’s factory.
Euromonitor reveals brexit projections
Market research company Euromonitor International has released new analysis on the potential impact of brexit on industries and consumers.
FSS campaign encourages Scots to be snack smart
A healthy eating campaign aimed at encouraging people in Scotland to reduce the number of unhealthy snacks they eat has been launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Oreo launches two new variants
Oreo has unveiled two new flavours inspired by popular American variants: Oreo Strawberry Cheesecake and Oreo Mint.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Fingers snack pack
Burton’s Biscuits has unveiled a new snack pack concept for its Cadbury Chocolate Fingers range after collaborating with Parkside.
FDF Awards unveils shortlist
The shortlist for this year’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards has been announced, following much deliberation by a judging panel comprised of industry experts and sponsors.