News in Brief
Mars broadens dessert range with Galaxy cake launch
Confectionery and treats manufacturer Mars aims to broaden its offering in the frozen desserts sector with the launch of its new Galaxy Chocolate Mousse Cake.
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Roil acquisition for Meadow Foods
Dairy group Meadow Foods has acquired edible oils business Roil Foods for an undisclosed sum in a bid to expand its dairy products portfolio.
India trade mission targets £500bn export market
A group of 12 manufacturers embarked on a trade mission to India last month, in a bid to secure exports to the country’s food and drink sector, forecast to grow to £500bn by 2020.
Morrisons buys free-range egg manufacturer
Supermarket chain Morrisons has acquired Chippindale Foods, a supplier of free-range eggs.
Food science and tech awards Ecotrophelia launched
The quest for trailblazing food science and technology students is underway, with the launch of the annual Ecotrophelia awards, backed by food and drink research and services organisation Campden BRI and the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST).
Exempt gene editing from GMO rules
Gene-edited crop production could be set to become more widespread after a leading EU lawyer claimed the technique should be exempt from genetic modification organism (GMO) rules.
New lasering technology could write tags directly on food
Scientists in the US have created electromagnetic laser labels that could be added onto food products to show sell-by dates and even highlight organisms such as E.coli.
Kerry Foods reports growth in meat and dairy snacks
Meat and dairy snacks performed strongly for Kerry Foods in the past financial year, with Fridge Raiders doing well, fuelled by promotions and a Call of Duty marketing campaign.
More incentives needed for healthy food reformulation
The food industry wasn’t taking the sugar agenda “seriously enough” and should be given more incentives to innovate if the reformulation challenge was to be met, the founder of a free-from vegan-friendly dessert company has claimed.
NFU president hails Brexit opportunity
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in England has reiterated the importance of farming and food production when the UK leaves the EU.
Taipec recalls Yuki & Love jelly due to choking risk
Taiwan food supplier Taipec has recalled packs of its Yuki & Love jelly, as one of the ingredients may present a choking hazard.
GMB blames KFC for chicken shortage fiasco
Workers’ union GMB has slammed fast food chain KFC over its decision to switch distributor, which led to the temporary closure of shops around the country.
London brewer Fuller’s acquires Dark Star Brewery
Fuller’s, the London brewer, has purchased the West Sussex-based brewer Dark Star.
Talisker manager joins ingredients firm as ops head
Food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has appointed Stuart Harrington as its new head of operations.
Twitter reaction to KFC chicken shortage
Fast food chain KFC’s inability to open stores after distributor DHL failed to deliver chicken supplies, dubbed the KFC Crisis, has sparked a storm of comments on Twitter.
Meat industry meets with food agencies over compliance concerns
Representatives from the UK meat and processing industry met with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) earlier this week to discuss concerns over recent cases of non-compliance.