30-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Road hauliers in the UK, which pay twice the diesel duty of competitors in other EU Member States, are pressurising the government to ease the...
30-Jun-2008 By Paul Gander
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has thrown the blame for any limitations on what is 'recyclable' back at UK local authorities and the huge...
30-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
Manufacturers contemplating the use of wholegrain in their products will be encouraged to hear that the government is expected to quantify its...
30-Jun-2008
I lived for a while in a village which was split in half by a stream. On entering the village pub we were asked if we were local. We then had to...
Baxters dips into the casual dining scene
30-Jun-2008
Consumers who love the unmistakable taste of beetroots, but can't be bothered with the formalities of plucking them from a glass jar may be...
Indian food gets off to a flying starter with vegetarian samosas and bhajis
30-Jun-2008
It is no secret that vegetarians tend to get a raw deal when it comes to eating out due to the limited options available to them.But vegetarian menu...
30-Jun-2008
The sweet-toothed followers of Islam - the second largest religion in the UK - will soon be able to sample a taste of the good life now that the...
30-Jun-2008
Do you have a formal documented strategy for your new product development (NPD)? I often ask this question of senior management at the food...
30-Jun-2008
Long live the bent cucumber!
LETTERS
30-Jun-2008
To GM or not to GM?
30-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Experts raise concerns over FSA's possible adoption of 'open access' research policy
New plant converts food waste to energy
30-Jun-2008
Researchers at Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA) have installed a pilot plant that is capable of transforming hundreds of...
30-Jun-2008 By Elaine Watson
Radical UV technology extends the shelf-life of fresh produce and boosts profits
30-Jun-2008
GM Food's ability to help the current food crisis is sparking increasingly heated debate
Ultra-low-fat ice cream coming soon
30-Jun-2008
Unilever plans to work more closely with ingredient and equipment suppliers through 'open innovation' as it prepares to release a volley of novel ice...
New beans mean pots of money
30-Jun-2008
Heinz has sold over 5M packs of Snap Pots since they were introduced in 2007, making them one of the most successful product launches in recent...
30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Recycling is biggest 'green' issue for public
30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Firms are joining forces to save road miles, according to Grocery think tank IGD
Food fraud alert
30-Jun-2008
The Food Standards Agency has warned firms about an identity theft fraud, which it fears could lead to the sale of unsafe food.Fraudsters supposedly...
Hidden lactose powder may cause health issues
30-Jun-2008
Manufacturers' failure to label 'hidden' lactose powder in foods means many lactose intolerant children are going undiagnosed, a health expert has...
30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Major retailers stifle genuine innovation through short-sighted cost cutting tactics
Dig deeper for micronutrient benefits
30-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
Manufacturers could benefit from products with a higher micronutrient content if they studied ingredients further down the supply chain, according to...
Report calls for co-ordinated food policy
30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
There should be a fresh, co-ordinated approach to food policy making that puts food-related concerns at the heart of government.That was the verdict...
Consumers continue to demand functional food
30-Jun-2008 By Elaine Watson
Functional food sales should continue to grow in double digit percentage terms as consumers demand dietary solutions to keep them healthy,...
30-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
The Competition Commission (CC) has dismissed retailers’ concerns that an ombudsman would hinder the food industry.“We’re disappointed by some...
Experts identify foods that are easy to swallow
30-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
New research has identified the types of foods that need to be developed for people who have increasing difficulties chewing and swallowing as they...
Pest control system storms the net
30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Processors are set to save hours of time and effort as Rentokil rolls out its online, real-time pest control system, PestNetOnline.Historically, pest...
Superheated steam lets you fry without fat
30-Jun-2008 By Elaine Watson
Superheated steam (SHS) could become the frying and drying technology of choice as manufacturers learn more about its unique benefits, according to...
Industry rallies to fund Seafood Fortnight
23-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
A record-breaking number of seafood processors applied to industry body seafish for funding to support this year’s Seafood Fortnight, resulting in...
Anglo Dutch Meats folds
23-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Anglo Dutch Meats (ADM) has been plunged into administration with the loss of 90 jobs at its meat processing plant in Eastbourne.The company was hit...
Unilever to step up ice foods development
23-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Unilever expects to bring more larger, exciting ice foods concepts to market far more rapidly, following the launch of its twin-site research and...
Pesticide rules threaten production of certain foodstuffs
23-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
European Commission (EC) proposals to ban certain pesticides in the EU could halt production of some foods currently made in Europe and similar foods...
23-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Product differentiation in food and drink is set to divide the winners from losers, as pressure on consumer finances affects their spending and they...
Jobs slashed at Liverpool bakery plant
16-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
A total of 150 employees have been made redundant at a Liverpool bakery plant supplying Sayers & Hampsons, following a management buy-out (MBO)...
Vion seals the Grampian deal
16-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Dutch meat processor Vion has today signed a deal to acquire the UK food business Grampian for an undisclosed sum, following several months of...
16-Jun-2008
Chilled Food Association (CFA) secretary general Kaarin Goodburn has been awarded an MBE for services to the food industry in the Queen's 2008...
Keep your guard up, warns health and safety body
16-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned manufacturers to ensure that their machinery is properly guarded after it prosecuted Weetabix when...
British Food and drink exports break records
16-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Britain’s food and drink exporters can expect a further record-breaking year in 2008 following their outstanding achievements in 2007, which saw...
Efficiency will keep firms out of deep water
16-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
Manufacturers must improve their water efficiency as they are set to bear the brunt of costs when the price of water soars, an expert has...
The proof is in the award-winning pudding
16-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
HJ Heinz scooped the British Frozen Food Federation’s (BFFF’s) retail product of the year award for its Marks & Spencer Chocolate...
Soft drinks industry calls for energy boost
16-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
The soft drinks industry has called on the government to press on with the development of a national energy strategy in order to deliver the power...
16-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board last week agreed that clarity of front-of-pack food labelling was more important than a “proscriptive”...
Retailers to fuel “unprecedented” consolidation among processors
13-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous
Retailer pressure will remain the major driver behind consolidation of food and drink companies, with rising raw material costs and reduced credit...
Regional food hub to launch in the north-west
09-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Food and drink processors in the north-west will be able to access free advice, facilities and services from Northwest Food and Drink Hub Enrich,...
Low-fat trends drive additive ingredients sales
09-Jun-2008 By Elaine Watson
Food additives such as hydrocolloids and enzymes that help manufacturers create lower-fat products without affecting taste and texture are driving...
Parripak takes a bigger slice of the market
09-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Parripak Foods has expanded its operation across the UK with the acquisition of Gretna-based Solway Veg, which will become the company’s northern...
Processors must do eco-friendly or die
09-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy
Food and drink processors must adapt to more environmentally friendly practices or die, according to Jonathon Porritt, programme director of...
Juice processors’ health claims may be curbed
09-Jun-2008 By Sarah Britton
Juice drinks manufacturers will be forced to drop on-pack health claims when legislation comes into play in 2010, one leading food law expert has...
Sainsbury slams knee-jerk responses to obesity
09-Jun-2008 By Elaine Watson
Sainsbury chief executive Justin King has strenuously attacked “well-intentioned, but ultimately flawed, regulation” resulting from the...
Chewing the fat ...
03-Jun-2008
Fat and salt reduction in meat products can raise some serious technical challenges, as John Dunn discovers
