Food firms should step up sugar cuts, say shoppers
Food firms should work harder to cut and communicate sugar content in their products, according to seven in 10 consumers responding to a survey by market analyst Mintel.
Archives for February 27, 2015
Steam infusion breakthrough saves processors cash
Food manufacturers could slash processing costs following breakthroughs in steam infusion technology that enable food to be heated at least three times faster than previous steam techniques.
Invest to win from convenience – Geoff Eaton
The recovery among high street retailers and increased consumer demand for convenience shopping should prompt manufacturers to invest in and change their ranges and operations, an industry veteran has urged.
Asda hit hardest by latest campylobacter results
Retailers have again failed to reach targets for campylobacter contamination in fresh shop-bought chickens, with almost three quarters of samples in the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) latest survey results testing positive for the bug.
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland takes profit hit
Turbulent dairy markets hit profit margins at Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) in the past year, although sales continued to grow and the development of a major milk processing venture remained on track.
2 Sisters recruits ex-Sainsbury ceo Justin King
2 Sisters Food Group has recruited former boss of Sainsbury Justin King to take up an advisory role within the business, according to reports.
Community Foods nails national Lidl contract
Community Foods has secured a multi-million pound contract to supply Lidl.
Appeal likely as 1,000-a-week pig unit blocked
A top UK pig producer looks likely to contest a decision blocking the development of its plans for a major Derbyshire pig unit, an industry boss has said.
Breakfast is key for diabetics
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for people with type 2 diabetes, an international study has claimed.
Trade body shuns attack on energy drinks
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) has rejected calls to ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16, claiming they are not promoted to this age group.
50 Food stars celebrated at DEFRA HQ
Fifty of the UK’s most promising food and drink entrepreneurs have been dubbed Food Stars by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) at a showcase event in London.
Diageo clinches Tequila Don Julio acquisition
Diageo has completed the acquisition of Tequila Don Julio following full regulatory approval for the deal.
Tesco peanut contamination leads to recall
Tesco has recalled an own-label children’s biscuit product after undeclared traces of peanut were discovered.
Fish factory fire hits landings and prices
Northbay Pelagic’s fish processing unit in Peterhead is likely to be out of action until the tail end of the herring season, hitting UK landings and probably reducing prices.