Green eating driving plant-based innovation, says data analyst
Plant-based innovation is flourishing, thanks to continued consumer interest in health, sustainability and ethics. That’s the finding of the latest Innova Market Insights report, which reveals a 62%...
View ArticleCool news for frozen food
The latest UK frozen food retail statistics have shown value growth across almost every category in the 52 weeks to 18 June 2018. The statistics, provided by Kantar World panel, value the retail frozen...
View ArticleWorld Cup and scorching sunshine bring huge retail boost
A prolonged period of hot weather and England’s success at the World Cup have given retail sales a multi-million pound boost. The combined sunshine and soccer feelgood factor led to shoppers spending...
View ArticleCool labelling solution hot off the press
Industrial Labelling Systems (ILS) has unveiled an automated pallet labelling solution for the food industry which it says can boost operational efficiency by performing equally well at minus 20˚C as...
View ArticleTulip invests a million in mince
Meat producer Tulip has invested in a new mincing line at its UK factory in the West Midlands to improve efficiencies and increase output at the site. The firm says the £1 million investment has...
View ArticleA question of convenience
I have a confession to make. In the week that saw much tutting and pursing of lips at the news that frozen food retailer Iceland is now selling ready-made scrambled egg, I made a cheeky purchase of my...
View ArticleFry Family Food Co. launch vegan range in Sainsbury’s
Vegan food company The Fry Family Food Co. is launching a range of chilled meat-alternatives which will be stocked exclusively in Sainsbury’s. From 10 October, eight chilled products will be available...
View ArticleAntalis offers sustainable packaging for chilled and frozen goods
Antalis offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly packaging solution for transporting chilled and frozen goods with its new WrapPack Protector system. Developed by Dutch packaging manufacturer Ranpak,...
View ArticleRound Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Michelle Maynard at michelle@bellpublishing.com. RPC...
View ArticleYoung’s extend Gastro range with twist on fish pie
Young’s Seafood Ltd. has introduced a pastry-topped fish pie to its growing Gastro portfolio, offering shoppers an even wider choice of indulgent meals. Inspired by popular restaurant dishes and gastro...
View ArticleCavendish Farms install Tomra eco steam peeler
Cavendish Farms, one of the largest processors of frozen potato products in North America, is equipping its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta with Tomra’s eco steam...
View ArticleBantam Bagels acquired by Lancaster Colony
Fast-growing frozen breakfast product company, Bantam Bagels LLC, has been acquired by T. Marzetti Company, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation, for $34 million. Bantam Bagels...
View ArticleIceland embarks on plastic-free packaging
Iceland has begun its journey to using plastic free packaging on its own label foods by 2023. The frozen food retailer has worked with carton manufacturer, Graphic Packaging International to produce...
View ArticleRound Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on shelf-life news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Michelle Maynard at michelle@bellpublishing.com....
View ArticleArdo upgrades factories with PolarVision
Ardo has upgraded its processing plants with PolarVision technology to continue ensuring food safety and quality of its products. The fresh-frozen fruit, vegetable and herb producer invested in the...
View ArticleFrozen food sector growth hots up
Nigel Broadhurst, chairman of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) board, celebrated the success of the frozen food industry during his speech at the Federation’s Annual Luncheon. Speaking to over...
View ArticleNestlé continues stockpiling in case of ‘no deal’ Brexit
Nestlé has revealed its stockpiling plans as it warns of “severe consequences” of a no-deal Brexit next March. The company’s corporate communications director, Ian Rayson told MPs yesterday Nestlé had...
View ArticleBFFF launches new digital campaign to boost frozen food growth
The UK frozen food category is worth £8.6bn, and is set for a further boost with the launch of a new promotional campaign from the British Frozen Food Federation to coincide with Christmas. ‘Fresh From...
View ArticleRecord breaking year for Wolf Packaging
Global packaging solutions provider Wolf Packaging has enjoyed a record-breaking year. Wolf Packaging, whose UK business arm is based in Birmingham, received orders for over 300 machines in 2018, while...
View ArticleFrozen food industry crowns People Awards winners
The frozen food industry has recognised the stand-out individuals and teams of the frozen food industry in the British Frozen Food Federation’s annual People Awards. Returning after an incredibly...
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