Big data to analyse international food trade
1 March 2019 | By New Food
Trade plays an important role in distributing food more equitably across the planet, and Big Data could help to build this network efficiently and effectively.
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10-year-olds in the UK have consumed 18 years’-worth of sugar, says research
2 January 2019 | By New Food
Children have already exceeded the maximum recommended sugar intake for an 18-year old by the time they reach their tenth birthday, according to Public Health England (PHE), with figures based on their total sugar consumption from the age of two.
Huge public support for reductions in sugar and calories
21 November 2018 | By New Food
A recent report has shown how the vast majority of the public support the government in tackling the high content of sugar and calories in foods...
Kellogg’s UK announces new sustainable packaging actions
25 October 2018 | By New Food
Measures include a solution to allow people to recycle Pringles cans and the introduction of recycle-ready cereal pouches.
Nestlé and Starbucks agree $7.15 billion global packaged goods and foodservice deal
29 August 2018 | By Mike Stones
The $7.15 billion deal covers Starbucks’ range of roast and ground coffee, whole beans and instant and portioned coffee.
Global sales of UK food and drink reach record high
13 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
With businesses selling their products to over 200 global markets, UK food and drink has shown a clear global desire for British taste, along with the high quality and standards met in the UK.
New slippery packaging for condiments could cut food waste
6 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Along with minimising food waste, with a better design the new packaging will have improved consumer satisfaction and comfort.
Kraft Heinz announces 100 per cent sustainable packaging plans
2 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Company says it has exceeded its target reduction of the weight of its global packaging by 50,000 metric tonnes.
Wide variation in sugar content of UK cakes and biscuits, says study
30 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Many manufacturers have failed to reformulate and reduce the sugar content of their products, with some businesses increasing the overall level of sugar.
Dairy Milk announces 30 per cent sugar reduction
23 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The new option is part of a bigger movement for Cadbury's owner, with Boost, Jelly Babies and BelVita expected to see similar reductions.
Clean Air -The Vital Ingredient to Food and Beverage Manufacturing
29 January 2018 | By Camfil
Air is the only ingredient that is involved in every aspect of Food and Beverage Manufacturing...
Campbell Soup buys snack manufacturer to create a $4.7bn empire
19 December 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)
The landscape of America's snack market has changed with the manufacturer of Lays selling their line of products to Campbell Soup.
Millions to be invested to usher in next-generation almond farming
12 December 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)
California produces 82 per cent of the world's almonds. New investment has been announced to bring the USD$2.5 billion industry into the 21st century.
New rules for high-temperature cooking chemical to come in next year
30 November 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)
Starting in April 2018, food businesses throughout Europe will have to take steps to cut down on acrylamide - a carcinogenic chemical produced by food in high temperatures.
Get set for Brexit – see the full line up for Food Brexit, chaired by the John Pienaar
25 October 2017 | By George Smith (New Food)
With less than a week to go, time is running out to catch food business experts putting their heads together over the challenges of Brexit.
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