drink

Food and Drink Federation survey reveals manufacturers’ concerns

A business confidence survey from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealing that more than three quarters of UK manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.

Business news, Processing, Regulatory

Vegan product launches have more than doubled in five years

The level of vegan based food launches, including products developed for the snacks and bakery sectors, has more than doubled over the past five years, according to latest international research.

Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability

Campden BRI urges companies to bid for research fund

Campden BRI is calling for companies to join its group bid for a share of a £4 million Innovate UK fund to reduce the harm that plastics do to the environment.

Business news, Processing, Sustainability

Lack of results on sugar reduction leads to calls for confectionery tax

The latest report from Public Health England (PHE) on progress made by the food and drink sector in reducing sugar content in products is likely to make particularly difficult reading for the confectionery and bakery markets.

Omega builds on sugar-alternative success with ΩMegaSweet Extra launch

Following the implementation of the Sugar Tax this month, natural flavour creator Omega Ingredients is celebrating a successful year for its 100% natural sugar alternative, ΩMegaSweet and launching its next generation formulation, ΩMegaSweet Extra.

Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Farm shop and Deli show set for the NEC

A wide display of bakery and confectionery products will be on display at this year’s Farm Shop and Deli Show being held at the NEC in Birmingham, UK.

Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Sharp global rise in chocolate confectionery launches for Easter

A sharp increase in the level of confectionery being produced for Easter has been recorded by latest figures from Mintel, which revealed a 23% rise over last year.

Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Anuga FoodTec records highest ever visitor numbers

Organisers of this year’s Anuga FoodTec event in Cologne have confirmed the event was its best-ever attended, with over 50,000 visitors recorded across its four days.

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