Food Ingredients, Health & Nutrition

The lifestyles of consumers are the driving force behind the free-from food trend

How lifestyle choices are driving free-from growth

‘Lifestylers’, rather than just those affected by allergens, are driving the trend towards free-from foods and manufacturers are having to sit up and take notice.

Primary cuts lose their appeal as value-added sector surges

While primary cuts of pork are in long-term decline, consumer desire for value-added alternatives and convenient options continue to drive the sector forward.

Schwartz relaunches spices and seasonings

Ingredients brand Schwartz has relaunched its dry herbs, spices and seasonings ranges as part of a multi-million pound marketing campaign.

Nim’s Fruit Crisps set to hit £900k sales in ‘record year’

Healthier snack manufacturer Nim’s Fruit Crisps is on course for a “record year”, after securing a string of new contracts and experiencing growing demand for its products.

Kerry Foods Europe hails meat-free, barbecue innovation

Meat-free innovations supported Kerry Foods’ European growth, as did sugar reduction technology for soft drinks and products aimed at manufacturers delivering US-style barbecue foods, according to the firm’s half-year results.