How strong are the health claims of vinegar?
For decades, vinegar has been touted as a cure-all – but what is the evidence?
Archives for September 27, 2017
New ancient grain mix for healthier bread
Growing consumer demand for healthier bakery products is being met with the launch of a new multiseed concentrate containing ancient grains.
Top food innovators ask: where’s the love in PHE’s Eatwell Guide?
As someone who comes from three generations of caterers, hoteliers and restaurateurs, and who has worked within food for the entirety of my working life, food has been a major part of my conscience for the last 30-odd years.
Labour conference draws mixed response
The Labour Party conference in Brighton this week drew a mixed response from food manufacturing and business leaders, with plans for a new industrial strategy drawing praise but criticism of business finding less favour.
Potato-based starch offers boost to meat yields
A new potato-based starch is able to improve the yields of “cost-sensitive” meat products by 10–20%, while remaining effective in food cooked at lower meat core temperatures, according to its maker.
New £20M dairy facility seeks planning permission
The construction of a new £20M dairy facility, which would create up to 800 jobs, is waiting for approval from the Scottish government.
Food Manufacture’s new website
Watch out for the Food Manufacture Group’s new, refreshed website, coming to your smartphone, tablet or desktop on Tuesday (October 3).
Food waste on farms costs supply chain £30M
The UK food supply chain become could become more efficient and competitive and save the industry £30M a year by tackling food waste on farms, according to a new report from waste organisation the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP).
Plastic contamination forces Waitrose recall
A manufacturing error has forced the recall of four of Waitrose’s own-label chocolate bars, after a small number were contaminated with pieces of plastic.