Retailers should trust suppliers’ innovation teams
Since the big ‘re-set’ of the supermarket shelves, where scores of products vied for a reduced and downsized space allocation, we have seen an escalation in own-label activity.
Archives for September 21, 2016
Food supplements decline boosts plant extract
Diminishing consumer trust in supplements and a clamour for shorter ingredient lists has led to a surge in demand for a plant extract, its maker claimed.
Sauce company acquired by French food group
French food ingredients firm Solina Group has acquired sauce manufacturer New Ivory from owner Rob Whitehead for an undisclosed amount this week (September 21).
2,000 Bernard Matthews jobs confirmed safe
The new owner of Bernard Matthews – Boparan Private Office – confirmed to Unite the union that the jobs of its 2,000 workers are safe, following the takeover of the turkey business on September 20.
FDF backs government work on antimicrobial resistance
Food manufacturers have been urged to remain vigilant after a Food Standards Agency (FSA) report found almost 500M campylobacter-contaminated chickens were sold in 2014 that were resistant to at least one antibiotic.
Diageo reports strong start for the year
A strong start for the year at alcoholic drinks giant Diageo was fuelled by improved marketing, innovation and commercial execution, claimed ceo Ivan Menezes.
Five-strong honey range goes back to nature
A flavour producer has worked with a beekeeping society to develop five recognisable ‘true-to-nature’ honey variants.
Traditional pubs on decline as supermarket alcohol sales rise
The traditional British pub as we know it is on the decline and is now being superseded by new types of venues in unconventional spaces, according to findings from a Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) report.
Alpro and TV presenter told to remove tweet by ASA
An advert by plant-based food manufacturer Alpro has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Jordans & Ryvita Company boosts exports by 60%
Breakfast cereals manufacturer Jordans & Ryvita Company revealed it had boosted exports by 60% to reach more than £90M over the past five years, during a visit by environment secretary Andrea Leadsom on Wednesday (September 21).