Recruiting graduates into the food and drink manufacturing industry is a bit like leading a horse to water and trying to make it drink, Rebecca Green finds out what can be done to ease the burden on employers
Chips, chicken nuggets and ice cream. The kids menu at the local pub is enough to get most nutritionists running for cover. But are things any better at school or the supermarket? Elaine Watson finds out
As chilled seafood sales continue to rise, Sarah Britton talks to NPD experts to find out what is driving the seafood industry and the trade secrets manufacturers are adopting to raise their game
Ingredients manufacturers are put to the test as snack processors demand salt and sugar substitutes to transform their naughty nibbles into tasty, but healthy treats. Sarah Britton looks at the latest developments designed to make mouths water
Premium sandwiches and healthy wraps are all the rage right now, but is it just a flash in the pan or a trend that's set to continue? And where does it leave the old faithfuls? Rebecca Green finds out
Sarah Britton observes how food and drink manufacturers have incorporated omega-3 fatty acids into their products to promote heart health on a global scale
Thanks to education secretary Ruth Kelly's campaign to get rid of 'junk food' in schools, snack manufacturers are reformulating their products. But not everything is as healthy as it seems, says Sue Scott
Dairy firm Emmi UK is branching into the cheese market with Minicol, a cholesterol-lowering substitute for cheddar cheese. Minicol is made using the...
Although the UK ethnic food market is hotting up it seems the prospect of a career within that industry leaves most young people cold. Rebecca Green finds out what is being done to spice things up and attract some more young blood
While UK food retailers are world leaders in the field of supply chain management, the logistics infrastructure of much of the manufacturing base is...
John Kermode has joined Scottish food manufacturer Golden Crumb Produce as development chef. He will be responsible for introducing innovative ideas...
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has commissioned new research to explore ways of reducing costs in the distribution leg between frozen food...
Weetabix has given its Ready brek brand a makeover to widen its appeal to youngsters and their mums with new flavours and portion sizes.Chocolate and...
Eating yourself beautiful? It seems an unlikely proposition, and yet one that some big food firms think offers huge potential opportunities. Kathy Watson reports
Forget old men with heart problems spreading their toast with cholesterol-lowering margarine and planning their next Saga holiday. Functional has hit the mainstream, says Elaine Watson
A picture might tell a thousand words, but will it satisfy the health and safety inspectors, and do all staff know what it means? Elaine Watson reports
