wine
Cheers to a vintage summer!
While many have bemoaned this summer’s spectacular Europe-wide heatwave (I’m not one of them, I hasten to add) not everyone is struggling in the sun.
Primera introduces LX910e colour label printer
Primera Technology, manufacturer of specialised digital colour printers, has announced LX910e, its newest desktop colour label printer.
Westons publishes third annual cider report
Westons Cider has launched its third annual Cider Report ahead of the 2018 summer cider season, revealing a series of new opportunities for drinks retailers across both the UK’s on and off trade.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging
Henkell and Freixenet to form sparkling wine alliance
Henkell, the Oetker Group’s branch for sparkling wine, wine and spirits, has signed an agreement to acquire 50.67% of Freixenet S.A.’s shares.
Maynards Bassetts debuts mocktail-flavoured Wine Gums
Maynards Bassetts has unveiled its newest flavour extension targeted at young adults.
Sales figures for Fairtrade continue to increase
UK shoppers continue to show their support for Fairtrade, with new independent sales figures revealing that retail sales for Fairtrade grew by 7% in 2017, alongside increased business engagement.
FSS update shows little improvement in Scottish diets
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched two new reports highlighting the challenge for people in Scotland to have a healthier diet and reduce their risk of diet related diseases.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
FDF says access to third country trade deals is vital for UK
The latest export statistics from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveal that any failure to secure continued access to the EU’s many preferential trade deals could have serious implications for the food and drink industry, with exports to these markets now worth more than £2bn to UK producers.
Spirits and fizz consumption expected to grow
According to Vinexpo/IWSR’s worldwide report on the wine and spirits markets, sparkling wine and spirits drinkers in the UK are defying the ten-year trend to lower consumption.
Rachel’s launches new limited edition yogurt
Organic dairy brand Rachel’s has expanded its popular Greek style range with the launch of its new Limited Edition Strawberry and Marc de Champagne Greek style yogurt.
Barry Callebaut introduces sensory language for chocolate tasting
Barry Callebaut has introduced a sensory language and tasting ritual that will help chocolate professionals and consumers to understand and express the richness of chocolate taste.
Foresight Factory analyses consumer beer trends
In its latest social media listening report, Foresight Factory has analysed over 98 million social media posts referencing beer over the course of two years in order to identify the key trends of the beer market for 2017.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Jelly Belly launches Sparkling Wine Jelly Beans
Confectionery company Jelly Belly has unveiled its latest product, Sparkling Wine jelly beans.