Five-strong ‘toolbox’ to reduce sugar in chocolate
A five-strong ‘toolbox’ to reduce sugar in chocolate has been developed by Barry Callebaut.
Archives for January 29, 2018
Demand for infant formula that mimics human milk
Demand for infant formula containing SN-2 palmitate – an ingredient that mimics the fatty acid profile in human milk – has soared over the past decade and will continue to grow, Advanced Lipids has claimed.
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Antioxidant claimed to prolong oil frying life
A natural antioxidant designed to improve the oxidative stability as well as the general performance of frying oils has been launched by Kemin.
Cornish gangmaster shut down for worker exploitation
A Cornish gangmaster, who provided workers to both a vegetable producer and seafood processing factory, has been shut down by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).
Retailers and suppliers recall products due to allergens
A raft of retailers and manufacturers have been forced to recall products in the past week due to undeclared allergens.
Surplus food firm Company Shop opens St Helens site
Surplus food redistributor Company Shop has opened a new flagship store in St Helens, Merseyside, creating 30 full-time jobs.
Greencore exits cake and desserts sector
Greencore Group, the international convenience food business, has revealed it is to exit the UK cake and desserts sector with the sale of its Hull business to Bright Blue Foods (BBF), the venture-capital-backed ambient cake manufacturer.
India’s growth is a massive opportunity for food firms
UK food and drink manufacturers are being urged to target India’s £305bn industry as it is expected to grow rapidly in the next two years.
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‘Shrinkflation’ should be last resort
‘Shrinkflation’ must be a last resort for brands, which should not ignore how savvy shoppers are about such tactics, Clive Black, head of research at Shore Capital has warned.
Fish suppliers face stricter rules
Fish manufacturers are facing new stricter rules on seafood certification as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has unveiled key changes while revealing plans to further review the system.
Report flags up industry labour shortage
The majority (70%) of food and beverage manufacturing companies are struggling or in crisis with regard to the supply of low and unskilled workers, a survey by the Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has revealed.
Davos speech sparks renewed call for Brexit clarity
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called for clarity from the government over the transition plans for exiting the EU, following a speech by Brexit secretary David Davis.