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Cargill diversifies its starches and sweeteners portfolio
Cargill is transforming its production site in Krefeld, Germany, from a corn to a wheat processing plant, representing an investment of US$ 200 million.
Six ways climate change affected Christmas Dinner this year
A report from experts at the Royal Agricultural University shows how British farmers “battled hard” to bring Christmas dinner to our tables this year, due to the heatwave’s effect on crops and livestock.
Mondelēz unveils new biscuit platform
Mondelēz International is launching the next big (little) treat this summer – Joyfills.
Rules of origin: Food and drink sector faces hard Brexit
A new report commissioned by the FDF and NABIM from Global Counsel has revealed that the UK’s food and drink manufacturing sector could face a hidden ‘hard Brexit’ once the UK leaves the EU as a result of rules of origin.
The FoodTalk Awards 2018 finalists revealed
Following the first round of judging, the finalists of The FoodTalk Awards 2018 have been announced.
DuPont Nutrition & Health conducts gluten-free consumer survey
DuPont Nutrition & Health has announced the results of a consumer survey where consumers in four key European markets were asked about their attitudes to gluten-free bakery products.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Say cheese
In this interview, Wyke Farm’s managing director Richard Clothier discusses the Good Energy/Wyke Farms renewable electricity story
“I get up and have breakfast with my youngest son (Weetabix of course)”
Weetabix Food Company recently appointed John Petre as head of technical. With around 20 years’ experience in the food industry, he will head up quality and compliance as well as research and development for the company. Here, he explains why brands with healthy food credentials that embrace consumer habits, such as on-the-go consumption, will continue to do well.
Gluten-free trend set to continue in 2018
According a recent Mintel report, one in ten people avoid gluten and 15% of households avoid gluten and wheat; more than half because they believe it’s part of a healthy diet.
Cargill to transform German site from corn to wheat processing
Cargill has announced plans to expand its product range at its starches and sweeteners plant in Krefeld, Germany.
Kröner-Stärke’s new proteins boost meat alternatives
Clean label starch and flour producer Kröner-Stärke has introduced its new range of clean label wheat proteins to the German and European market.
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.
UK food and drink exports grow 15% in Q3 2017
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its quarterly Exports Snapshot which highlights key UK food and drink export figures for the third quarter of 2017.