UK seventh-highest consumer of soft drinks
The UK is the seventh-highest consumer of sugary soft drinks in Europe, according to new research by gym and fitness club chain PureGym.
Archives for July 25, 2018
Bakery launches meat-free burger range
Gluten-free bakery Artisan Bread Organic has launched a range of meat-free burgers, following customer demand for meat alternatives from the manufacturer.
HCC embarks on five-year meat production programme
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is to lead a five-year, £9.2m Red Meat Development Programme to help Welsh farming prepare for a post-Brexit world.
Child obesity trends hit record high
Public Health England (PHE) is continuing to focus on calorie and sugar reduction as levels of severe obesity in children aged 10–11 have reached the highest point since records began.
Quorn invests £7m in innovation centre
Meat alternative food manufacturer Quorn Foods has invested £7m in a new global innovation centre in the north east of England, as it posts £112m in like-for-like sales in its 2018 half-year results.
Delicious Ideas announces Barnack Confectionery deal
Delicious Ideas Food Group has entered the retail sector with the acquisition of own-label contract packager and manufacturer Barnack Confectionery for an undisclosed sum.
Nestlé trademark ruling presents hurdles for manufacturers
Nestlé’s failure to trademark the shape of its Kit Kat chocolate bar could substantially frustrate food manufacturers seeking EU-protection of their brands, according to one lawyer.
Délifrance ploughs £4m into continental pastry facility
Bakery firm Délifrance has invested €4.5m (£4m) in its Wigston factory to meet growing demand for continental pastries.
Müller depot consultation puts 62 jobs at risk
Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) is to launch a review of its distribution depot in Carlisle, putting 62 jobs at risk of redundancy.
Government ‘ignored warning signs’ on meat inspector shortage
The UK Government has been accused of ignoring warning signs of a shortage of meat inspectors by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH).
Heinz TV ad banned for a second time
A TV ad for Heinz Beanz has been banned for a second time by watchdogs, after breaching rules for health claims in food advertising.
Warburtons introduces new gluten-free wraps
Warburtons has launched new gluten-free round wraps, including a beetroot wrap, which it claims is the first of its kind in the UK gluten-free bakery market, as part of a wider gluten-free overhaul.
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Graze rebrands snack range
Snack manufacturer Graze has rolled out its rebranded packaging to its retail lines in a bid to reshape UK consumer perceptions of snacking.