snacks
EHL Ingredients foretells top foods for 2018
EHL Ingredients predicts that vegan and gluten-free food ingredients are set to dominate menus and supermarket shelves in 2018 as consumers diversify their eating habits to suit modern lifestyles, diets and fitness, and healthy eating trends.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Mrs Crimble’s unveils new chocolate macaroons
Wessanen UK-owned gluten-free brand Mrs Crimble’s has launched its new Deeply Dippy Choc Macaroons.
Eat Real launches energy-boosting nut shots
Snacking brand Eat Real has unveiled its new range of raw Nut Shots, designed to provide energy boosts throughout the day.
Millennials continue to influence UK snack market
Global snacking firm Pladis has revealed its insights into ‘the new breed of snackers’ in the UK, with younger consumers snacking more than any previous generation.
Plain packaging threatens industry
Since the introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products in some countries, there have been numerous calls for its extension to the food and drink sector, with alcohol, confectionery, savoury snacks and sugary drinks among the categories highlighted as potential targets for plain packaging.
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.
Whitworths unveils nut snacks for children
Dried fruit, nuts and seeds producer Whitworths has launched Bright Little Nuts, a range of single serve nut packs created for children aged 5+.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Yushoi expands range with first red lentil variant
In response to an increasing trend for red lentils, Calbee-owned brand Yushoi is adding a new variant to its range, Barbecue Red Lentil snacks.
FDF awards ceremony recognises industry leaders
The Food and Drink Federation Awards ceremony last night (21 September) showcased the achievements of the UK’s food and drink manufacturing industry.
Tna develops turnkey blending system for food products
Tna has launched a new turnkey vibratory motion blending system to mix multiple dry or wet products.
Survey reveals parents’ views on low sugar foods
A survey carried out by parenting website Netmums and the international authority for sugar claims on foods Sugarwise has revealed that 80% of parents regularly look for low or no sugar products for their family, yet 30% of parents say they are unable to find these products in store.
California almonds named number one nut
According to recent data from Innova Market Insights, California almonds were the number one nut used in new products worldwide in 2016, the tenth year that almonds have held the lead position for nuts used in new product introductions.
Bokomo Foods reveals name change and new CEO
Cereal manufacturer Bokomo Foods has announced a company name change as well as the promotion of its former commercial manager to CEO.