News On Ingredients from United Kingdom

February 14, 2011

PepsiCo admits it’ll be hard to cut salt in snacks further

PepsiCo has warned that it won't be able to make any more radical cuts to salt levels in its Walkers crisps until there have been further scientific advances.

January 12, 2011

Seabrook Crisps launches 'Goodbye Salt, Hello Flavour' range with 90 per cent less salt

Seabrook Crisps Ltd has invested £1.5m in developing four new flavours of crisp, each with 90 per cent less salt. The new product, called Goodbye salt, Hello flavour, will be available in Jacket potato with Mediterranean tomato &herbs;Jacket potat...

January 07, 2011

William Chase explains why he does NOT love potatoes

William Chase lives a life dominated by potatoes. Hailing from a family of Herefordshire spud farmers, he is best known as the man behind Tyrrell's.

August 05, 2010

National Starch Food Innovation opens Opens New Concept Kitchen for Culinology in the United Kingdom

National Starch Food Innovation has invested in a state-of-the-art new demonstration kitchen facility at its Manchester office to enhance the company’s Culinology expertise in the UK. The Concept Kitchen was unveiled by Jorgen Kokke, Vice President &am...

July 14, 2010

IFST responds to FSA break-up story

Stories circulated yesterday reported that Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, would be announcing the break up of the Food Standards Agency. They also suggested that this break up was an indication that the Government had ‘caved in’ to the pressure of...

July 01, 2010

Tate & Lyle focuses on Specialty Food Ingredients, sells sugar division

Tate &Lyle PLC (“Tate &Lyle”) announces today it has signed an agreement for the sale of its EU Sugar Refining operations (“EUS”) to American Sugar Refining, Inc. The consideration is £211 million payable in cash, subject to closing adjustment...

June 22, 2010

Piden prohibir grasas trans en alimentos en el Reino Unido

El organismo que regula los alimentos y fármacos en el Reino Unido está pidiendo que en Inglaterra se eliminen de los alimentos los ácidos grasos trans. Estos compuestos son un tipo de grasas insaturadas presentes principalmente en productos que han s...

June 22, 2010

FDF responds to new NICE guidelines

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) responded to the publication earlier today of the NICE guidance on opportunities to improve the diet in the United Kingdom. Julian Hunt, FDF's Director of Communication states: "We are surprised that NICE has...

January 05, 2010

Food labels to show 'carbon footprint' under Government plans

Hilary Benn, UK's Environment Secretary, said in future people will have to eat less “carbon intensive” foods like red meat or excessively packaged products to make sure Britain meets targets to cut greenhouse gases.To help consumers do this, new “gree...

October 19, 2009

Tate & Lyle survey reveals that health and wellness remains front of mind for European consumers

Research released today by Tate &Lyle shows that consumers continue to see health and wellness as an important issue and will pay more for foods that display health benefits on their labels. The findings are part of Tate &Lyle’s ongoing resea...

August 17, 2009

McCoy’s new Pub Grub range meets growing desire for best of British flavours

To meet the growing trend for strong, British flavours and generate extra sales for retailers, United Biscuits UK, a leading manufacturer of snacks, biscuits and cakes, is launching McCoy’s limited edition Pub Grub range.The range consists of two class...

July 28, 2009

Food Standards Agency launches consultation on reducing saturated fat and added sugar

The Agency is today launching a consultation on its proposals to introduce voluntary recommendations for food manufacturers for reductions in saturated fat and added sugar and increased availability of smaller single-portion sizes in a number of key ...

July 08, 2009

FDF Recipe for Change: Product innovation continues despite economic downturn

The economic downturn has not created a 'health crunch' when it comes to new product innovation, suggests research conducted for the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) by independent consultancy Mintel's Global New Products Database. Based on its tracki...

July 08, 2009

McCain reformulation case study (FDF: Recipe for Change)

McCain Foods (GB) is proud to produce high quality products which allow our consumers to enjoy the natural, nutritious and great taste of potatoes as part of a healthy, balanced diet.

July 08, 2009

United Biscuits reformulation case study (FDF: Recipe for Change)

“The reformulation of our well loved McVitie's brand was the latest in a long line of projects that have delivered a significant health benefit for consumers – without any compromise on taste” Alice Cadman, Head of Strategic Projects, United Biscuits.

July 08, 2009

Pepsico reformulation case study (FDF: Recipe for Change)

“At PepsiCo, our goal is to support healthier lifestyles by providing a range of great-tasting products that are as healthy as possible. We're very proud of the work we've done to transform the nutritional profile of some of the nation's favourite foo...

July 07, 2009

Branningans' iconic brown paper bag returns

To tap into the growing consumer trend for nostalgic brands, United Biscuits UK , a leading UK manufacturer of snacks, biscuits and cakes, has redesigned its Brannigans range to generate extra sales. Available now, the new design draws inspiration from...

May 21, 2009

Las Pringles vuelven a ser patatas

Dejaron de serlo durante unos años para la justicia británica, pero hoy la Corte de Apelación ha decidido que las Pringles son «patatas chip» y, lo más importante, han de pagar el 15% de impuesto que llevan todos los productos comestibles en el Reino q...

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News On Ingredients from United Kingdom

PepsiCo admits it’ll be hard to cut salt in snacks further

Seabrook Crisps launches 'Goodbye Salt, Hello Flavour' range with 90 per cent less salt

William Chase explains why he does NOT love potatoes

National Starch Food Innovation opens Opens New Concept Kitchen for Culinology in the United Kingdom

IFST responds to FSA break-up story

Tate & Lyle focuses on Specialty Food Ingredients, sells sugar division

Piden prohibir grasas trans en alimentos en el Reino Unido

FDF responds to new NICE guidelines

Food labels to show 'carbon footprint' under Government plans

Tate & Lyle survey reveals that health and wellness remains front of mind for European consumers

McCoy’s new Pub Grub range meets growing desire for best of British flavours

Food Standards Agency launches consultation on reducing saturated fat and added sugar

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