Sainsbury’s-Asda deal bad for manufacturers: analyst
The proposed mega merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda will create a “duopoly” that will seriously harm the interests of manufacturers and consumers, a leading City analyst has warned.
Archives for June 1, 2018
Young’s confirms fish plant closure will hit 450 people
Young’s Seafood has confirmed it will be closing its Pinneys site in Annan, Scotland towards the end of this year.
Industry reacts to childhood obesity report
Food industry response has been mixed to the childhood obesity report from the House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee.
Early warning system for food fraud developed
Systems detecting potential food frauds months before they become real issues have been devised by Fera Science, using big data and machine learning.
The future of food production: key insights revealed
Treatt research and development manager Charlotte Catignani talks trends, flavours and the future vision for food.
Hotel Chocolat win over ‘copycat’ products
Artisan chocolate producer Hotel Chocolat has won its battle against “copycat” chocolate slabs sold by Waitrose, which bore a striking resemblance to its own products.
Meat-free burger makes its way to the UK
Frozen foods supplier The Authentic Food Company (TAFC) is to introduce a vegetarian burger that cooks and tastes like meat into UK stores, through its partnership with American brand Beyond Meat.
BACON FOCUS
Why the rasher renaissance is under way
Despite health concerns and growing demand for plant-based diets, Britons’ ongoing love of bacon means manufacturers can cash in if they’re willing to innovate.