‘Shout louder about Brexit’ urges supply chain body
Food firms need to shout louder about how they are affected by Brexit-related issues to make their voice heard alongside other industries, the boss of a key supply chain consultancy has claimed.
Archives for April 15, 2019
Vegan confectionery plays key role in innovation contest
Vegan confectionery products feature prominently in the final of this year’s Ecotrophelia UK competition, representing three out of the five shortlisted contenders.
Former Crawshaws stores to be rebranded
Butchery chain Crawshaws is to be rebranded and revamped following its rescue late last year.
VBites acquires stake in vegan food firm
Plant-based food manufacturer VBites has acquired a stake in healthy vegan startup Onist for an undisclosed sum.
Soft drinks levy does industry a favour
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) helped to boost sales for the industry, rather than dampening performance, according to Britvic’s 2018 Soft Drinks Review, which was made public on 11 April.
John Prescott visits food manufacturers
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott explores some of the UK’s biggest food and drink manufacturers in his new television series, airing on Channel 5.
3D printing project launched
A project to investigate 3D printing applications for the food industry and even create bespoke nutrient-dense food for those on special diets has been launched by food science and technology consultancy Campden BRI.
Fraserburgh fish processing boost after Young’s Seafood cuts
A £2m seafood centre of excellence could be built in the north-east of Scotland, a new report has proposed.
Add a layer of personalisation to nutritional advice, says expert
The one-size-fits-all approach to nutritional advice in the UK should be further tailored to an individual’s dietary needs, according to Professor John Mathers, director of the Human Nutrition Research Centre at Newcastle University.