Rise in red labels will discourage consumers
Consumers need to be “trained” by brands and retailers to understand nutrition label changes, following increased pressure to reduce fat, salt and sugar, new research has shown.
Archives for April 28, 2014
'First' high-protein diet crisp range
A new line of high-protein dietetic crisps is said to be enjoying success in Europe and North America. This formula, developed for weight control, took a full year of development before its first European launch, according to the manufacturer,...
New French connection for artisan-style sourdough
A new partnership has seen food ingredients producer Edme become exclusive UK agents for Philibert Savours of France, making French-style sourdough available in the UK.
Heinz extends the licensed production of its brand
Welsh chilled food manufacturer Peter’s Food Service has added to the products it makes for Heinz, a year after it first secured a licensing deal to make a range of branded pastry products for the company.
Bernard Matthews appoints boss from Hain Daniels
Poultry processor Bernard Matthews has appointed Rob Burnett as its new ceo, effective June 30 2014.
Nutella influence spreads
New product development opportunities lie in the nut-based and sweet spread category, particularly with regard to ingredient flavour and multi-use innovation, according to new research from Mintel.
AAK acquires bakery fats business
European oils and fats business AarhusKarlshamn (AAK) has agreed to acquire the Belgium-based bakery fats supplier CSM Benelux for an undisclosed sum.
Cool deal for packaged products
British freezing and chilling system manufacturer Starfrost has struck an exclusive supply deal with food processing equipment specialist Milmeq in New Zealand.
Paper packaging has a bright future, say Swedish researchers
In a new report, Swedish researchers have suggested what the industry for paper packaging and other pulp-derived products, including bio-based barrier and shaping, might look in 15 years’ time.
Firms turn to new traceability systems following ‘horsegate’
Food companies are increasingly turning to the use of advanced traceability systems to ensure they don’t suffer a similar fate to those hit by last year’s horsemeat contamination scandal, according to a leading control systems supplier.