A small producer of ready meals made using grass fed Aberdeen Angus beef is looking to join forces with a larger manufacturer to distribute products on a national scale.

A £40,000 project involving a number of collaborators and meat producers has seen the launch of healthier products with 20% less saturated fat and salt without negatively impacting on the taste.

The move of digital cameras into the mainstream has spawned a generation of amateur snappers who think they are David Bailey but don't quite have the talent.

Crantock Bakery has launched a new range of on-the-go breakfast bites following requests from retailers wanting to offer a broader range of products.

Kellogg has pledged to cut the salt in some of its products by 30%, including Rice Krispies and Kellogg's Corn Flakes.

The number of times I have seen poor packaging design ruin the opportunity for the success of new products. Packaging and the design of packaging plays a huge role in the new product development process. It is the first thing that appeals to the consumer. But as well as being attractive, it is essential that packaging is fit for purpose, easy to open and supplies clear information and labelling that has an appealing design.

Kettle Chips is refreshing its core range of flavours and is adding three new seasonings, which hit the shelves at the beginning of this month. The seasonings are Sweet Chilli, Smoky Barbecue and Sour Cream and Onion.

Milk Link has created True Blue, a creamy Stilton that has been launched into Morrisons. The cheese is produced at Milk Link's Tuxford and Tebbutt creamery in Melton Mowbray.

The Authentic Food Company has launched a new Indian snack. The large samosas allow consumers to snack on-the-go and include chicken tikka, lamb and vegetable. "They have been developed for the food on-the-go market during sporting events such as the World Cup," said Sanjay Sighat, senior development chef at the firm.

Three quarters of shoppers would spend extra on breakfast cereals with messages such as: "keeps you full for longer", "improves digestive comfort", "helps maintain healthy blood cholesterol" and "high in fibre", according to Tate & Lyle (T&L), which polled more than 1,500 people. A third would also pay more for "high in fibre", "reduced fat" and "30% fewer calories" claims.

Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott has expanded his easy-to-cook product portfolio with the launch of Amazing Grains. The new range includes chilli and lime flavoured quinoa and Basmati rice; creamy vegetable spelt; wild mushroom bulgar wheat; and lentil dahl.

English Provender Company, which manufactures a large range of premium condiments, chutneys, dressings and sauces, is taking its Very Lazy branded product range into new territory with the launch of a range of high-end concentrated cooking sauces.