sugar
Fat chance of ad ban working
So this week we learn that London mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that ‘junk’ food advertising will be banned on public transport in the capital from next February, following a consultation earlier this year.
Hot Chocolate with less sugar from Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut Beverages UK has added a new product to its popular Classic drinks range, a hot chocolate with less sugar.
Mondi Kalenobel create innovative ice cream packaging
Mondi Kalenobel continues to establish itself as a packaging innovator in the ice cream world, by producing a paper ice cream cone sleeve that contains a clear plastic window, allowing the consumer to see the sugar wafer cone underneath.
Flavouring techniques from Givaudan target 50% sugar reduction
Givaudan has been developing new flavour ingredients in response to the global drive towards sugar reduction.
Seeing red
Another week, and another proposed tax being tossed in the direction of the food industry.
Cargill and Royal DSM join up for sweeteners venture
The establishment of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions but expected to be finalised in the first calendar quarter of 2019.
Coca-Cola: Holidays are coming
Each year consumers eagerly await the ‘Holidays are coming’ TV advert from Coca-Cola which for some, signifies the ‘true’ beginning of the festive season.
Season’s eatings
Those of you who are already getting into the festive spirit might need to put that glass of egg nog down, as a new government policy is this week urging us to take more responsibility for our own health.
Tate & Lyle ingredient shortlisted for Gulfood awards
Tate & Lyle has announced its Promitor Soluble Fibre is shortlisted in the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards.
Let us eat cake
News this week is that France has adopted a bill declaring the use of titanium dioxide as a food colouring has been suspended.
Going nuts for zero sugar cola
This week I’m going to talk Coca-Cola, and its amazing array of zero sugar flavours – all launched since the announcement of the UK sugar levy.
Copulate… but don’t caffeinate
This week we learn that the government is proposing to ban the sale of energy drinks to under 18s.
DMK on reduced sugar and fat drive
Healthy and well-balanced diets have been a constant hit for many years. More consumers are paying attention to a health-conscious diet and increasingly resorting to products with as little sugar as possible.