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Tax on high sugar snacks could reduce obesity, report reveals
Obesity rates are on the rise, but research suggests a sugar tax could offer a solution.
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Scottish government announces plans to reduce unhealthy eating
Nicola Sturgeon’s move to restrict HFSS foodstuffs has been welcomed by most, but FDF Scotland warms it may cause issues.
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Are protein bars the new cake?
Protein supplements have become a cupboard staple, according to health brand, Myprotein, which has launched a series of low sugar, high fibre protein bars.
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Snack alternative looks to encourage healthy lifestyle for children
Healthy multipack snacks for children are available in a major supermarket and aim to inform children on how to lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Calorie reduction policy delay could be an opportunity to get ahead
A delay in the government’s new calorie reduction guidelines provides an opportunity for retailers to work closely with suppliers as it means they can begin to make changes to their own brand product ranges to get ahead and appeal to more health-conscious consumers...
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Undeclared milk is causing headaches for food producers
Several food companies in the UK have been forced to issue recalls in recent weeks for the same reason: undeclared milk inclusion.
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News: TOMRA launches customer service center in Bengaluru, India
LEUVEN, BELGIUM, 25 June 2019 – TOMRA Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.
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NEWS: Success Story – Koushuiwa, China
Suzhou Koushuiwa Food Co., Ltd., founded in 2007, specializes in the development, production and sales of snack food. Koushuiwa Food has three major brands, Koushuiwa, Moon Street, and Jiangnan Cuisines. These brands’ best-selling products include sunflower seeds, orchid beans and other roasted seeds and nuts.
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Can CBD help treat health conditions or is it the placebo effect?
The popularity of Cannabidiol (CBD) has surged, not just in the food and beverage industry, but across many other sectors, due to consumer beliefs that it can help treat certain aliments and illnesses. But many are questioning these claims, suggesting further investigation over CBD’s effects and perceived benefits are required.
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Healthy just got tasty: Bite UK snack report summer 2019
Snacking has traditionally been the sector where health priorities take a back seat, but new Government guidelines, specifically those recommending low fat snacks under 100 calories, has raised the bar. 'Better-for-you' snacks need to entice consumers in with their packaging and then over-deliver on taste.
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UK producer leading the way in ethical chocolate
Consumers are becoming more tuned into where and how products are sourced; and one UK producer is said to be leading the way.
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Competition to find startup food or agriculture innovator opens
FoodBytes! London 2019 is looking for food and agtech startups with a disruptive impact on the food industry and supply chain, including sustainable farming, packaging, traceability solutions, environmentally-friendly ingredients, and food waste reduction.
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Newly formed Burts Snacks targets £100m sales
Burts Potato Chips will now be known as Burts Snacks as it aims to make £100 million in sales.
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Winning the war on plastic
Flower & White has beaten the likes of Mars and Nestlé to become the first company in the confectionery sector to move into plastic-free packaging.
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UK treated to new source of vitamin D
With an alarming number of Britons suffering with vitamin D deficiencies, Red Orchard aims to make supplements "a treat".