Food Ingredients, Health & Nutrition

Shake on it: WJFG chief executive Norman Soutar (left) with Wellocks managing director James Wellock

WJFG targets foodservice with ingredients firm takeover

A Lancashire ingredients firm that supplies Michelin restaurants and high-profile sporting venues has been acquired by William Jackson Food Group (WJFG).

Mintel unveils summer food and drink trends

Vegan barbecues, low-sugar ice creams, snacks with beer and bold flavoured sparkling waters are set to be the next four big food and drink trends for the summer season, Mintel has revealed.

Pom Puffs takes gold at Ecotrophelia

RICH Pickings and their innovative BBQ snack product Pom Puffs took home the gold prize in this year’s UK leg of Ecotrophelia.

Mondelēz pledges to 100% sustainable wheat in UK

Ritz, Oreo, Cadbury Biscuits and Belvita are to become greener to produce after Mondelēz International pledged to use 100% sustainable wheat in all of its biscuits in the UK by 2022, as part of its Harmony programme.