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Berry good sorting
Swedish organic processor Bl?tand has invested in optical sorting technology from Bühler to deliver cleaner berries and ensure consistency in the shape, flavour and colour of its produce
UK campaign encourages kids to substitute crisps for nuts
General practitioner and television presenter Dr Dawn Harper has launched a UK nationwide campaign to educate parents on the advantages of encouraging children to eat nuts as a snack.
Millennials seek coconut-based products
Research by New Nutrition Business shows that an increasing number of millennials are purchasing coconut-based food products.
Pulsin launches on the go porridge oat bars
UK-based, nutritional snack brand Pulsin is launching a new range of Porridge Oat Bars this September.
Redefining functionality
Lucy Brice discusses the new age of functional ingredients, and why food and drink products now should be all encompassing to cater for increasingly demanding consumers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Cereal brands under fire for FOP labelling
Action on Sugar says ‘healthy’ cereal brands have failed to include Department of Health (DoH) endorsed, colour coded traffic light, front of pack (FOP) nutrition labelling, despite some products containing high levels of sugar – which would equate to a red label.
UK food and drink exports rise in first half of 2017
The first half of 2017 saw exports of all UK food and drink grow to ￡10.2bn, up 8.5% on H1 2016. This represents the highest first half exports value on record.
Arla launches Pure Dairy campaign
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new Pure Dairy campaign to highlight how its range of Nutrilac dairy ingredients satisfies growing consumer demand for natural products.
Research reveals Brits are cutting down on meat consumption
New research from Mintel reveals that over a quarter (28%) of meat eating Brits have limited their meat consumption in the last six months.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
FDF Awards 2017 shortlist announced
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the shortlist for the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2017.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Health and wellness for consumers and business
In its biggest brand launch in 20 years, Mars Chocolate UK is confirming what we already knew – healthy snacking is big business. Ticking the sharing, on the go and fruit and nut trend boxes, the company says the new bar suits consumers’ busy lifestyles.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Greenway Farms selects IPI’s SuperSlim carton pack for its Rugani carrot juice
Greenway Farms is the South African leading carrot farmer, delivering more than 200 tonnes of Rugani brand carrots a day. The business started in 1992 as a small farmer growing different types of vegetables for the South African National Fresh Produce Market. In 2000, owners Vito Rugani and Vincent Sequeira decided to specialise in carrot […]
Greenway Farms selects IPI’s SuperSlim carton pack for its Rugani carrot juice
Greenway Farms is the South African leading carrot farmer, delivering more than 200 tonnes of Rugani brand carrots a day.