British sugar beet yield celebrates record year
British Sugar is celebrating a ‘record’ year for sugar beet yields, as crops have continued to increase over the past ten years.
Archives for April 9, 2018
Innovation firm outlines ice cream, ready meal projects
Seven years ago, Mike Faers left the corporate food industry behind to embark on what he terms his “third career” – and Food Innovation Solutions (FIS) was born. Here, he talks to Food Manufacture about two projects the company he set up has worked on.
Waffle firm secures funding for export growth
Tamworth-based The Malted Waffle Company has secured funding from Santander to ramp up exports in a bid to expand overseas, as it looks to create new jobs at the business.
Probiotics help coeliacs and aid nutrient absorption, claim Probi scientists
Probiotics could benefit coeliacs by helping to offset gluten intolerances and aid the intake of nutrients into the body, according to the latest work by scientists at probiotic firm Probi.
Packaging firms offer solutions to material problems
Packaging materials present particular problems for cartoning and sleeving and end-of-line operations that food processors must bear in mind, experts have warned.
Negative press about sausages prompts supply chain scrutiny
Provenance and a more handcrafted appearance are driving a growing premium sausage category, but with provenance has come a greater need for transparency throughout the supply chain, according to collagen casings firm Devro.
D R Collin top ranked food firm in Profit track 100
Scottish seafood supplier D R Collin & Son was the top-ranked food or drink firm in this year’s Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100, the league table of Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing profits.
Black Farmer launches food start-up incubator
Producer The Black Farmer has launched an incubator funding scheme for start-up food businesses.
Gluten-free chicken range extension from Central Foods
Growing demand for more gluten-free in foodservice has led to Central Foods launching three new chicken products under its Golden Valley range.
Scottish minister vows to curb job losses at Young’s
Scottish minister for business, innovation and energy Paul Wheelhouse is leading a cross-party effort to curb job losses at Young’s Seafood’s Annan site, amid proposals to shift salmon production there to Grimsby.
Sugar reduced spreads ‘made faster’ with new pectin
A new pectin ingredient will allow food manufacturers to create reduced sugar fruit spreads faster than ever, its maker has claimed.
All natural flavours collection launched
A collection of natural flavouring ranges covering five key botanical areas has been introduced by Sensient Flavors.