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Frozen food retail growth rises to 6% YOY
The retail frozen food sector finished the year on a high maintaining the growth that saw it exceed the £6 billion milestone for the first time ever in 2017.
Flow of innovation
Flow wrapping technology is sealing the future for packaging, writes Peter Miller
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
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
UK student team wins silver at Ecotrophelia final
A team of students from The University of Reading have been awarded the silver prize at the European final of Ecotrophelia for their vegan sushi.
Key ingredients to watch in 2018
Green banana flour is among the four key ingredients that are expected to excel across Europe in 2018, new research suggests, as consumer appetite for new ingredients is strong.
UK sales of meat substitutes to increase 25% by 2021
Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence has released its latest predictions that meat and dairy substitutes will grow strongly to 2021, with milk substitutes growing most rapidly by 43% and meat substitutes by 25%.
Branding by Banding ideal for vacuum packed products
Vacuum packed food is on the rise. The increased durability benefits both retailers and consumers.
BFFF dishes out frozen food tips
The British Frozen Food Federation has launched a content hub to encourage the use of frozen food and make sure consumers feel confident and informed when using frozen products.
Anuga FoodTec to set new exhibitor record in 2018
Anuga FoodTec, international supplier fair for the food and beverage industry, is opening its doors from 20 to 23 March 2018.
Nestlé Breakfast Cereals exposes whole grain confusion
A recent study conducted by Nestlé Breakfast Cereals has revealed consumers’ confusion as to how much whole grain we should be consuming every day.
New Nutrition Business discusses good carbs, bad carbs trend
According to 10 Key Trends in Food, Nutrition and Health 2018, the annual trends report from New Nutrition Business, consumers’ quest for better carbohydrates and fewer carbohydrates is creating a wealth of opportunities.
Canned food favoured amongst students
A recent survey carried out by Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association has revealed that 92% of students use canned food, but many fail to grasp its nutritional and recycling attributes.
Cornelius and Chr Hansen collaborate on natural colours range
Ingredients distributor Cornelius Group has joined forces with natural colours business Chr. Hansen to supply the UK and Irish food and drink industry with a range of natural colours.
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.