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Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
Simpler solution to heavyweight problem?
Another day, another childhood obesity initiative and, it seems, another chance to bash the food and drink industry.
Hot news from Campden
A new method to rate the chilli heat of products such as ready meals and cooking sauces has been developed by Campden BRI.
AxFlow launches range of processing pumps
A new series of pumps from AxFlow have been launched to help food manufacturers with the transfer and filling of sauces and beverages, as well as meat and pastry processing.
Nestlé unveils ‘world first’ investment in distribution centre
Nestlé has unveiled plans to create a 638,000sq ft distribution centre at the new East Midlands Gateway Logistics Park in Leicestershire, UK.
UK adults confused about nutrition
New research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) reveals that 43% of adults surveyed admit that they find it difficult to find reliable information on healthy diets, with changing information, messages and advice from media and experts being the biggest causes for confusion (76% and 61% respectively).
EHL Ingredients launches Russian blend for 2018 World Cup
To mark the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia, EHL Ingredients has launched a new Russian herb and spice blend.
Mintel announces summer 2018 food & drink trends
With summer around the corner, Mintel’s global analysts predict four food and drink trends consumers can expect at parties and celebrations this sunshine season, as it publishes its 2018 Summer Food & Drink Trends.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Challenges and opportunities
It’s official – Carly has left the building (packed off with an array of baby gifts and our very best wishes.)
FoodBytes! by Rabobank heads to London
Rabobank, a premier global food and agribusiness bank, is bringing FoodBytes!, its food and agriculture pitch-competition-meets-networking-event to London for the first time on 13 September at One Marylebone.
SteriTouch brings detectable properties to food processing equipment
Antimicrobial brand SteriTouch has launched a new detectable additive range for the food processing sector.
BFFF Annual Product Awards recognise top products of 2018
The best new frozen food products in both retail and foodservice were recognised at the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF) Annual Product Awards (7 June 2018).
Nomad Foods to acquire Aunt Bessie’s
Nomad Foods has entered into an agreement to acquire Aunt Bessie’s from William Jackson & Son for approximately €240 million.