Weetabix names UK & Ireland commercial boss
Weetabix Food Group has appointed Colm O’Dwyer as commercial director of its UK and Ireland operations.
Archives for February 14, 2018
New International Dairy Federation boss to focus on science
Science will underpin the future of the dairy sector amid a fast-moving media and political climate, according to the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF’s) newly appointed director general.
Northern Ireland granola producer signs French supermarket deal
Just Live a Little, the luxury breakfast granola producer, has won a supply deal with French supermarket chain Auchan.
Unilever to drop advertising on toxic online platforms
Marmite owner Unilever has threatened to pull advertising from online platforms such as Facebook and Google if they fail to protect children or create division in society and promote anger or hate.
‘Beauty from within’ not backed by scientific evidence
Very little evidence exists to support the use of some ingredients used in popular – and often costly – orally-consumed beauty supplements that promise ‘youthful’, ‘firm’ and ‘glowing’ skin, according to new research by scientists at the British...
FSA praises ‘strong intelligence’ that led to meat recall action
The recent unannounced inspections of meat businesses conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) came from “welcome intelligence” received following the Russell Hume recall situation.
Red meat exports make more than £1.2bn last year
Exports of red meat products from the UK surpassed the £1.2bn mark in 2017, driven by Asian markets, according to the latest figures from HMRC.
Ingredients show to feature novel proteins
Unusual protein, technology trends and clean-label are to feature in a three-day ingredients show aimed at food developers.
Government defends plans to tackle obesity
The government has defended its plans to tackle the nation’s obesity crisis after it came under fire from a Commons Health Select Committee for removing “several key areas” that could have made its childhood obesity plan more effective.
Beverage firm snaps up drinks and nut butter business
SHS Group, the Belfast-based owner of sparkling juice drink Shloer and alcopop WKD, has acquired the majority shareholding in the 3V Group, for an undisclosed sum.
Valentine’s Day meals criticised for high salt levels
Valentine’s Day meal deals contain “shockingly high” levels of hidden salt, with retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) one of the worst offenders, according to pressure group Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH).