Top food and drink trends challenge set by PepsiCo
Spotting the next big trend in food and drink is the new challenge for graduates from Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa set by PepsiCo.
Archives for January 17, 2018
Food labelling should reflect health policy: consultant
Food labelling legislation needs to change if public health messages about salt, sugar and calories are going to be truly understood by consumers at the retail aisle, a consultant in the field has claimed.
Digital technologies drive food industry efficiencies
Increased quality and a greater focus on digitisation in factories are two key trends identified in a recent global survey of 120 global food and beverage industry leaders.
Greggs posts 17th quarter of continued sales growth
High street bakery Greggs has delivered its 17th quarter of consecutive like-for-like (LFL) sales growth in its fourth-quarter trading update, as it plans “record investment” in its supply chain in 2018.
Premier Foods’s sales boosted by strategic partnerships
Premier Foods has posted continued sales growth in its third-quarter trading statement, boosted by its partnerships with Nissin Foods Group and Mondelēz International.
Willowbrook Foods secures £2.2M of business in Ireland
Willowbrook Foods has secured an additional €2.5M (£2.2M) worth of business in the Republic of Ireland (ROI).
Manufacturers ‘must improve’ training and monitoring
Food and drink manufacturers need to improve training and monitoring to raise health and safety standards across the industry, urged testing and certification provider Bureau Veritas.
Food manufacturing heroes sought for BBC Future Food Award
British food and drink manufacturers, retailers and other supply chain businesses are invited to take part in the BBC Future Food Award, part of the Food & Farming Awards 2018.
Tate & Lyle appoints new chief executive
Food ingredients manufacturer Tate & Lyle has appointed former PepsiCo executive Nick Hampton as chief executive, with affect from April 1.
Nestlé sells US confectionery arm to Ferrero in £2.03bn deal
Nestlé has sold its US confectionery arm – including well-known brands Crunch, Nerds and Butterfinger – to Ferrero, in a deal worth $2.8bn (£2.03bn).