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In this interview, Wyke Farm’s managing director Richard Clothier discusses the Good Energy/Wyke Farms renewable electricity story
Arla Foods announces £460m global investment
Arla Foods has announced a plan to invest almost half a billion pounds (€527 million) in 2018 as the company continues to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.
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EFSA seeks sugar advice from national food bodies
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is seeking feedback on the approach it plans to take for its upcoming assessment of dietary sugars.
Teenagers skipping dairy, says survey
The Hippocratic Post website reports that Britain’s teenage girls are ditching dairy, according to a survey among 2,000 UK adults, including over 1,000 parents, which showed that almost 1 in 5 teenage girls aged 13-19 are drinking less milk than two years ago, and one in six have cut it out of their diets altogether.
Vegan on the go
Those that are participating in Veganuary this year – a bit like Dry January, but instead of giving up alcohol for January, it challenges people to adopt veganism for the month – are already more than one week into their pledges.
Arla and DMK in mozzarella deal
Arla Foods and German dairy company DMK Group have signed a third-party manufacturing contract that will see DMK produce 35,000 tons of mozzarella cheese for Arla per year at its Nordhackstedt site in northern Germany.
Shortlisted companies for FiE Innovation Awards revealed
One of the highlights at this year’s Fi Europe & Ni (28-30 November, Frankfurt, Germany) will be the announcement of the winners of the Innovation Awards.
IRI says European consumers are choosing healthier food options
A survey conducted by data and technology expert for consumer industries IRI has revealed that two thirds (70%) of shoppers across Europe are buying healthy food – with less salt, sugar, fat or calories.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Organic lactose-free yogurt range taps into free from trend
Organic dairy brand Rachel’s has announced the launch of its new organic, lactose-free range.
Free from and organic contribute to health and wellness industry
Foods and beverages offering health benefits, such as free from and organic properties, drove value sales in 2016 with organic increasing by over 7.3% to reach $36 billion and free from increasing by 6.8% to reach $32 billion.
Free from and organic named fastest growing health and wellness categories
According to new research from Euromonitor International, foods and beverages offering health benefits, such as free from and organic properties, drove value sales in 2016, with organic increasing by 6.8% to reach £28.7 billion (€33.8bn) and free from increasing by 7% to reach £25 billion (€30bn).
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.
Almonds are number one nut in Europe
Almonds are now the number one nut in new introductions in Europe with a 48% regional share and a new record high of 42% globally, according to Innova Market Research.