New food and drink labels would be introduced across Europe as per the new European rules that will come into effect from 13 December 2014. In response to the new rules, food and drink manufacturers are making wide-ranging changes to ...
Tags: drink labels, vegetable oils
British food and drinks companies are losing over £11.2bn to fraud and error annually which is equal to over 85% of their total profits. The food and drink industry can boost its profitability by £4.48bn, or more than 34% ...
Tags: Food Firms, Fraud, Agriculture
Japanese firm Mizkan foods has revealed a plan to cut 66 jobs in Bury St Edmunds, one of its three food plants in the UK. Around 350 people are employed at the Bury plant, which produces Branston Pickle, Sarson's Vinegar and Haywards ...
Tags: Slash Jobs, Food Factories, Agriculture
UK-based dairy food company Dairy Crest has recalled certain date codes of Morrisons and Supervalu from Budgens Whole British Milk as they have been contaminated with cleaning fluid during its production, according to the UK Food Standards ...
Tags: British Milk, cleaning fluid, Agriculture
A UK survey reveals that just under half of products labeled with a warning ‘may contain’ allergen actually contain no trace of it. The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) scrutinized about 1,000 packaged food samples carrying ...
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Global food and drink launches that carried a vegetarian claim doubled between 2009 and 2013, increasing to 12 per cent, up from 6 per cent, according to new findings from global market research organisation Mintel. Further to this, ...
Tags: Vegetarian Food, Vegetarian Drink
UK-based establishment Ewden Vale has recalled its Salmon Burgers as they contain barley (gluten) that is not declared on the product label. The product associated with the recall is 350g Ewden Vale brand Salmon Burgers with Best before ...
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Fino Olive Oil is voluntarily recalling six varieties of its infused olive oil, as a precautionary measure to prevent botulism. The recalled varieties include Basil Olive Oil, Garlic Olive Oil, Chilli Olive Oil, Lemon Olive Oil, Orange ...
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The UK food and beverage industry leads in having energy management goals planned for the next five years, with 64% considering to increase their investment in the next 12 months. Approximately 70% of the food and beverage companies ...
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UK-based Triano Brands has recalled a batch of Tofutti Original Minis as it contains soya, which is not mentioned on the front of the label, according to the UK Food Standards Agency. The product associated with the recall include ...
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Packaging company Coveris has acquired UK-based flexographic print specialist Learoyd Packaging for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is expected to support and strengthen Coveris' UK flexible packaging offering through advanced ...
“Certification is one of the most powerful tools companies can use to assure the public that they're committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable forest management.” Well said, Denis O’Hara. O’Hara ...
UK-based Fine Seafood Co has recalled all packs of its smoked salmon and smoked mackerel as they may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the UK Food Standards Agency. The products associated with the recall ...
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UK-based food service company TICCO Foods has merged with Bindi GB, a supplier of premium, authentic Italian desserts and gelato. With this merger, both brands will be benefited in terms of streamlining work processes, stock ...
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Milk preferences are changing in the UK, with plant-based milks growing in popularity The fortunes of traditional dairy products may be turning in the UK, with sales decreasing, while things are looking considerably more positive for the ...
Tags: Agriculture, Food, Milk, Dairy Products