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Round-up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news
BNF’s calorie concept launch
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has launched a new concept, the Quality Calorie (QC), in a bid, it says, to refocus attention on the quality of calories eaten and help achieve a balanced and nutritionally rich diet.
Kerry opens door on first plant in Russia
Global taste and nutrition company Kerry has opened its first plant in Russia.
Campbell Soup to sell international and fresh food businesses
Campbell Soup Company is to sell its international businesses and fresh refrigerated-foods unit, following a several month-long strategic review and pressure from hedge fund investors to sell the whole company.
Vegan product launches are through the roof
The level of vegan based food launches has more than doubled over the past five years, according to latest international research.
Pladis appoints its youngest ever factory manager for McVitie’s site
A manufacturing employee from Fife, Scotland, has risen through the ranks of global snacks group Pladis, to become its youngest factory manager, leading its site in Bucharest, Romania.
Aduna launches new Superfood Energy Bars
Africa-inspired health food brand Aduna has revealed the launch of a new range of Superfood Energy Bars.
Round Up: Shelf Life
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Adonis’ Turmeric Nut Bar storms the snacks aisle
Adonis Smart Foods has revealed its latest snack bar product, the Turmeric Nut Bar.
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).
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.
PHE reveals overconsumption of sugar by English youth
According to figures from Public Health England (PHE), children in England have consumed more than a year’s worth of sugar in less than six months.
Santander organises food & drink trade mission to Singapore
Ten of the UK’s leading independent food and drink manufacturers took part in the first Santander trade mission to Singapore where they had the chance to meet with some of the country’s largest supermarket chains and leading buyers and distributors.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.