FDF responds to junk food ad critics
Food companies are facing increased pressure over unhealthy adverts, following new research from Cancer Research UK.
Archives for March 19, 2018
Green tea ingredient solves bacon cancer risk
Bacon’s cancer-promoting properties can be avoided by replacing nitrates commonly used in the curing process with polyphenols found in green tea, according to a report by Queen’s University Belfast researchers.
More collaboration with retailers needed, claims analyst
Food and drink manufacturers and suppliers need to create open, trusted and collaborative relationships with retailers to guarantee success in the fast moving consumer goods market, according to a consumer trends analyst.
Brexit transition deal agreed
The UK and the EU have provisionally agreed an “ordered withdrawal” that will mean transition ends on 31 December 2020.
FSA granted £14m for Brexit and National Food Crime Unit
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been given a £14m boost from the Government to support preparations for Brexit and the expansion of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
News in brief
Prewett’s launches gluten-free cookies
Gluten-free biscuit manufacturer Prewett’s has launched Mini’s Chunky Choc Chip Cookies, the second product in its new Mini’s range.
UK exports fall as the pound’s value rises
UK exports have fallen in the first quarter of this year, as the rising value of the pound made British products less desirable overseas, according to a report from the business consultancy BDO.
Venture capitalists to invest millions in food technology
A new venture capitalist company Five Seasons Ventures is to invest €60m (£52.7m) in technical innovations to deal with the challenges faced by the food sector.
Walkers and Innocent lead new product launches
Crisp maker Walkers is celebrating its 70th birthday with six limited-edition flavours inspired by popular dishes over different decades.
C & K Meats recalls sausages due to undeclared sulphur dioxide
Suffolk-based meat processor C & K Meats has had to recall products from its range due to undeclared sulphur dioxide.
Finsbury Food Group shrugs off rising costs
Finsbury Food Group’s UK bakery business resisted soaring butter prices and increases in other costs to grow sales and keep operating profit broadly flat, while group operating profit rose.