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Trainspotting

This week’s blog is coming to you from (WiFi permitting) a Great Western Railway train service somewhere between London and Hereford.

Rousselot/Peptan to showcase solutions to meet the latest market trends in nutraceuticals at Vitafoods

Today consumers demand natural, clean and clear label solutions with proven efficacy that fit their busy and active lifestyle. At Vitafoods, Peptan collagen peptides and gelatin solutions for optimal dosage forms will be showcased on the Rousselot stand. Peptan-enriched prototypes promoting multiple health benefits will be available to inspire manufacturers looking for proven ingredients to […]

CCEP announces apprentice recruitment drive

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) says it will increase the number of apprentices across its operations in Great Britain by more than 50%, investing more than £1 million into the business’ apprenticeship programme this year.

Budgeting for the sugar levy

As I write, the UK is preparing for the Spring Budget speech 2017, set to be delivered by chancellor Philip Hammond at 12:30pm today (8 March). It was this time last year that then chancellor George Osborne announced his intention to levy a sugar tax on the soft drinks industry and it is expected those levy rates will be announced today.

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