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Frozen food booms as consumers seek occasional indulgence
According to Kantar Worldpanel, sales of frozen food in retail grew by 1.3% in value year on year (yoy) in the 52 weeks to 27 March 2017, with the sector now valued at £5.77 billion.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Fresh look for fruit mousses
Product protection and on shelf impact are being combined in a new thermoformed multilayer polypropylene pot from RPC Bebo Polska for Polish manufacturer Menii’s range of fruit mousses.
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.
Round-Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Mondelēz International unveils four new chocolate lines in Bournville Cadbury factory
Mondelēz International has unveiled four new finished production lines, the result of a £75 million investment, at its Bournville site in Birmingham.
Fanta reveals new identity
Fruit flavoured sparkling drink Fanta has been given an overhaul, Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced.
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.
Drinktec 2017 returns to Munich
Taking place every four years, Drinktec 2017 is returning to Munich, Germany, from 11-15 September, boasting its highest ever participation figures.
Whitworths launches snacking range in Poundland
Snacking and baking brand Whitworths has introduced a new snacking range into Poundland stores.
Britvic unveils new PET format for Drench Sparkling
Britvic has launched a new single serve 500ml PET bottle for sparkling variants of its popular juice drink brand Drench.
Round-Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Limited edition Easter stuffing
Irish stuffing manufacturer Mr.Crumb is launching a special edition Chocolate and Chilli Hot Cross Bun fresh stuffing for the Easter period.
Awesome fillings
Barry Callebaut has launched a range of chocolate and fruit fillings for confectionery and bakery creations.