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EHL Ingredients takes stock of gluten-free foods
EHL Ingredients has expanded its range of certified gluten-free herbs and spices in response to increasing consumer demand for free from food products.
Mintel announces 5 global food and drink trends for 2018
Mintel has announced five key trends set to impact the global food and drink market in 2018.
Scotland launches anti-obesity consultation
As part of Scotland’s new diet and obesity strategy, the promotion of unhealthy food and drink is to be restricted.
Frozen food retail sector hits £6bn mark
According to Kantar Worldpanel, the frozen food retail sector has hit a monumental £6 billion mark for the first time ever with value growing at 5.4% a year.
IFST launches Food Science Fact Sheets
As part of its commitment to educate the public about food science and technology, the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has launched what will become a series of Food Science Fact Sheets providing information on key food science topics.
SOFHT award 2018 searches for future food industry star
Following on from the success of its 2017 Student Award, the Society of Food Hygiene & Technology (SOFHT) has initiated the search for two future food industry stars for 2018.
Consumer confidence in dairy foods is top priority
Global demand for dairy products is rising and the popularity of nutritious dairy produce remains strong. Consumer expectations on food safety are high and food safety will be a key topic discussed in depth at the forthcoming World Dairy Summit in Belfast, 30 October- 2 November.
Nairn’s Oatcakes expands gluten-free range
Nairn’s has expanded its gluten-free range with the addition of Nairn’s Gluten Free Chunky Biscuit Breaks.
Consumer attitudes to sugar content analysed
Concern about sugar is on the rise globally, with nearly half of all consumers saying they are more concerned about overall sugar consumption than they were three years ago, according to a new DSM report.
BV Dairy moves into contract packaging
UK manufacturer of specialist dairy products BV Dairy has begun contract packaging after signing a new long term contract to produce bottled kefir cultured milk drinks.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Scot export figures highlight importance of continued access to EU
Scottish food and drink exports to Europe grew by £119 million in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year.
What’s the occasion?
Dr Dagmar Ortlepp and Paul O’Mahony look beyond the beverage and explore how drinking occasions are boosting innovation
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Consumers quizzed on acacia gum
Supplier of acacia gum, Alland & Robert recently asked polling organisation Toluna to carry out a survey in the USA, UK, Japan and Germany to find out how much consumers know about acacia gum.
New advice on eating runny eggs
Infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says.