Labelling of sugar content under scrutiny
Globally, governments are thinking about the challenges of communicating information regarding the sugars contents of foods.
Archives for August 16, 2016
Blossom Cottage recall over exploding bottle fears
Blossom Cottage, the drinks brand owned by SHS Drinks, has recalled a batch of its Morello Cherry Cordial 500ml bottles because of a fermentation problem that could cause bottles to explode.
Coalition formed to block UK sugar tax
Business leaders in the food and drink industry have formed a coalition to oppose the UK soft drinks tax, following a report that claimed the tax would place 4,000 jobs at risk and wipe £132M from the economy.
Sweet maker Maxilin Crawford buys Tilley’s Sweets
Liquorice and lollipop manufacturer Maxilin Crawford could more than triple its production output, after buying confectionery competitior Tilley’s Sweets.
Morrisons sells stake in US online food retailer for £45M
Morrisons has sold its 10% stake in US online food retailer Fresh Direct for £45M.
Cheese firm: E.coli link based on ‘malicious prejudice’ from HPS
The owner of Errington Cheese, whose Dunsyre Blue cheese was recently linked to an E.coli outbreak, has accused Health Protection Scotland (HPS) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) of having a campaign against unpasteurised cheese.
Falling meat consumption offers new opportunities
Opportunities to target non-meat eaters have been highlighted in a new report that showed a 60% increase in global food and drink launches carrying a vegetarian claim between 2011 and 2015.
ASA bans ‘misleading’ Walkers ad
Crisp manufacturer Walkers Snacks’s Spell & Go holiday competition was deemed “misleading and likely to cause unnecessary disappointment”, by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
E.coli food chain probe continues as outbreak is declared over
Public Health England (PHE) is continuing to investigate the source of the latest E.coli outbreak that killed two and infected 161 people after declaring the outbreak was over.
Manufacturers will struggle to replace EU staff post-Brexit
Food manufacturers face a “particularly challenging” time following the Brexit vote, as nearly 40% of the industry’s workforce are migrants and the overall damage to the economy is likely to reduce staff wages.
Sports nutrition products now part of ‘everyday diet’
Almost one-in-four (24%) Brits have consumed a sports nutrition product in the past three months, rising to 42% among men aged 16 to 24, new research from Mintel has found.
Potato recall costs manufacturer nearly £600k
Ready meal and potato salad recalls cost manufacturer Swancote Foods nearly £600,000, according to owner Produce Investments.
Coffee roaster Matthew Algie bought by Tchibo
Matthew Algie, the Glasgow-based independent coffee roaster, has been acquired by German coffee and foodservice business Tchibo for an undisclosed sum.
Dragons’ Den reject steams ahead with expansion
A businessman rejected by BBC TV show Dragons’ Den is continuing to expand his business with the opening of a new franchise site in Dublin this week.
Insurance Act comes into force
New legislation came into force last Friday (August 12) that will change the way food and drink suppliers buy their insurance.
Health is the focus in Food Standards Scotland’s five-year plan
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) outlined measures to improve the safety of food and tackle the growing obesity problem north of the border, as it focused on health and nutrition in its five-year strategy report.