Only 1% of people don’t throw berries away according to a UK poll which found more than 50% of consumers are resigned to high levels of food waste. Half of
The retail value of the world packaged food market is expected to climb to $2.5trillion by 2017, but Western Europe and North America are forecast to be overtaken by the
UK chocolatier Thorntons says it pre-exceptional profit before tax will be ahead of the £4.6m ($7m) market expectation as its commercial driven strategy appears to be paying dividends. The company
The warning came after the National Farmers Union (NFU) yesterday (June 18) rejected an offer from British Sugar – owned by Associated British Foods (ABF) – that was £3/t above
Sausage casings manufacturer Devro has released a first half year trading update, which reports slower than expected revenue growth, with volumes up just 1%. The slower growth, together with higher
The profits of confectionery firm Thorntons will be ahead of current market expectations when its full year results are released in September, according to its trading update released today (July
Proposed job cuts at Unilever’s factory in Norwich, reflect broader business strategy to focus on profitable areas, and similar future moves cannot be ruled out, according to analyst Clive Black.
The UK’s adoption of a voluntary hybrid labelling scheme that combines guideline daily amounts (GDAs) and traffic light colour coding could lead to a proliferation of national schemes and fragment
Most food and drink manufacturers have welcomed the launch of a new front-of-pack, voluntary food labelling system by the Department of Health (DH) today (June 19). But some big firms
Several studies have suggested that global food production needs to double by 2050 if we are to feed a growing population – but this will not be possible if current
A 16-head, dual discharge Ishida CCW-R weigher designed for high-speed packing lines has replaced counting machines for the packing of dishwasher tablets at German manufacturer Thurn Produkte GmbH, in Westphalia,
Scottish food and drink manufacturers have led the country’s manufacturing sector to achieve a record £21M of business efficiency savings in the past year, according to new figures from Scottish
A new state-of-the-art sensory testing facility at Newcastle University will help industry and academics come together to improve the quality, taste and texture of food. The new €825,000 (£700,000) facility will
The greatest opportunities to grow flavoured milk sales globally lie in the ambient category, according to a trends briefing by Tetra Pak president and ceo Dennis Jonsson. Sales of ambient,
Researchers have determined the average size of confectionery and chocolate aisles in supermarkets across eight developed countries with the UK devoting more aisle space for them than other nation. The
Over 80% of US collegiate athletes are consuming energy drinks, supplements or prescription medications to enhance their athletic performance, says a new survey. Results of a survey, published in the
Diet quality among the elderly in Europe is often poor, but in general a lack of resources is not to blame, according to a new study. So is age a
The rise of the “hybrid consumer” is an emerging trend with significant implications for food companies, food retailers and foodservice companies. According to a new report from Rabobank, consumers are
Despite concerted efforts to promote the consumption of low-fat dairy products from the industry and the government alike, Americans are drinking less and less milk, according to new research. Since
According to a market study, revenues from sales of packaging machinery in European countries reached nearly 10 billion Euro in 2012, driven by a need for automation and efficiency. A
Growth in the UK’s manufacturing sector hit a 14-month high in May but dairy purchasing costs increased, according to the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The PMI index reached 51.3
To achieve success in today’s food supply chain, it is necessary to capitalise on fast moving trends, optimise manufacturing efficiency and productivity, while managing supply chain logistics and minimising waste, according
Food manufacturers such as McCain Foods have been forced to use fewer British potatoes as prices soar in the wake
Flexible, poultry and ready-to-eat packaging will fuel US meat, poultry and seafood packaging sales to 2017, according to a freshly
The food industry has manipulated dietary advice on added sugars for profit – and the advice itself is in urgent
A significant number of foods marketed to children in the UK are higher in fat and sugar than foods marketed
Prepared meals are predicted to become unpopular in Sweden over the next five years, due to a growing unhealthy reputation
Ways in which the UK and Ireland agri-food industries can work more closely were discussed at the UK-Ireland Food Business
Kellogg and General Mills have largely slashed sugar and sodium and upped fiber in their US ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals,
The long-awaited reform of EU rules governing ‘special’ foods like baby and gluten-free foods, is imminent with a June 11
Infant formula infused with prebiotic oligofructose-enriched inulin results in an infant microbiota that is closer to that of breast milk
Making the eat “less but better” red meat message profitable for the food industry, farmers and the rural economy is
Aseptic processing and packaging is a ‘strong and growing series of technologies’, despite being much more complex than canning or
Food ingredients giant Tate & Lyle said it expects another year of profitable growth after the firm posted a 4%
Strong beef sales have contributed to a 27% value hike in Irish food and drink exports over the last three
Few advanced economies can measure up to the potential of emerging markets, which have been forecast to exhibit the fastest
A study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that female consumers are more likely
Fair Trade USA is considering much maligned changes to its labeling policy that would no longer require brands to source
UK dairy firms should adopt a new sector-specific safety training course and accreditation, according to food and drink qualification firm
The Dannon Company is supporting its market share growth in the $7 billion US yogurt sector by using IBM’s planning
Recent data from Symphony Consulting (click here ), shows that while US retail sales of products making ‘natural’ claims still
Europeans are among the most apathetic people in the world about their health as they age – creating big challenges
Industry efforts to reduce and/or remove trans fats from food products have led to progress, but this progress is slowing,
Bold, meaty flavored chips and extra spicy meat snacks are trending as manufacturers strive to excite millennial tastebuds, says a
Leatherhead Food Research (LFR) has opened a new facility, which will allow microbiological testing of foods to be carried out
Turkish consumers’ interest in health and wellness is still in its infancy but growing rapidly, and means big opportunities for
Food retailing will become increasingly polarised into value and premium sectors, with middle ground players struggling to retain market share,
Food and beverage remains a “very resilient” market for alufoil according to the latest figures released by the European industry
SAB Miller’s UK subsidiary Miller Brands has grown lager volumes 4% in the year to March 31, with especially strong
The European trade association for stee,l Apeal (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), has released the latest
UK-based pork producer Cranswick is showing good growth in a challenging grocery market, with profits before tax (PBT) of £49.3m,
Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples’ lives over the last 25
The tolerable daily intake (TDI) for phenol has been cut to 0.5 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) body weight (bw) per
While Mondelēz is not expecting a significant turnaround in gum this year, the world’s #2 gum maker behind Wrigley is “actively testing a
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