snacks
FSS campaign encourages Scots to be snack smart
A healthy eating campaign aimed at encouraging people in Scotland to reduce the number of unhealthy snacks they eat has been launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Global savoury market set for growth
The global savoury snacks market will rise from €83.9 billion in 2015 to €122.7 billion by 2020, according to Canadean.
Seal the deal
KM Packaging Services has extended its range of lidding films with the launch of a new resealing film, K Reseal, which can be opened and reclosed multiple times.
Bokomo acquires fruit snacks manufacturer
UK cereal manufacturer Bokomo Foods has acquired Streamfoods Holdings as part of its continuing expansion, following a recent move to larger premises.
Packaging decomposes like orange peel
Tipa is launching its next generation, bio based and fully compostable flexible packaging solution in the UK.
FDF Awards unveils shortlist
The shortlist for this year’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards has been announced, following much deliberation by a judging panel comprised of industry experts and sponsors.
Grape juice powder
Welch’s Global Ingredients Group has extended its FruitWorx brand with the launch of Concord Grape Juice Powder.
DDW reveals food colour from purple corn
DDW is introducing a food colour derived from a purple corn hybrid for various applications, including confectionery.
Cricket range extended
Gathr has launched two new variants of its flagship cricket flour bars, Crobar.
GNT unveils micronised powders for solid applications
GNT Group has launched a micronised powder range exclusively based on colouring foods under its Exberry brand.
Sensient extends colouring food range
Sensient Food Colors Europe is extending its colouring food range with the addition of yellow and orange shades for use in sweet and savoury applications.
Confectionery snacks grew 1% in 2015
Global snacks growth slowed to its lowest level since 2008 last year, with confectionery rising by the smallest amount at 1%, new research shows.
FSS reiterates support for Eatwell Guide
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has reinforced its support of the Eatwell Guide, which is based on scientific evidence reviewed by independent experts, without outside influence or bias.
Food industry faces ‘challenging period’ following Brexit
Food manufacturers have been left ‘disappointed’ by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.