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七月 24, 2009
Potato Council Updates estimate of 2009 GB potato plantings
The Potato Council’s estimate of total potato plantings for 2009 has been updated from the provisional end-June area of 129,100 ha to a revised figure of 130,268 ha.This is very close to the final published figure for 2008 of 130,200 ha. The revised fi...From the archive

七月 16, 2009
UK government sets out to reduce carbon emmissions;Farming to reduce emissions 6%
The UK government has unveiled plans to cut carbon emissions in a bid to tackle climate change.The Low Carbon Transition Plan calls on farming to reduce emissions to 6% lower than the level predicted for 2020.It suggests this should be done through an ...From the archive

七月 16, 2009
Anaerobic digestion scheme key to cutting food and packing in landfill
A UK Government initiative on anaerobic digestion that includes using food and bioplastic packaging waste to create energy could play a key role in helping cut landfill volumes, said an industry body. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) welcomed the go...From the archive

七月 15, 2009
Food Standards Agency publishes survey of process contaminants in retail foods 2008
This Food Surveillance Information Sheet (FSIS) reports the results from the second year of a three-year rolling program, which commenced in 2007, to measure the levels of the process contaminants acrylamide, furan, ethyl carbamate and 3-monochloropro...From the archive

七月 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...From the archive
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七月 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.From the archive

七月 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...From the archive

七月 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...From the archive

六月 30, 2009
Sandra Ziles new director of Potato Council
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) announces the appointment of Sandra Ziles as the new Director of the Potato Council. Sandra is passionate about food and farming and has a strong track record in developing and promoting Brit...From the archive

六月 10, 2009
Healthy alternatives to snack frying
The snacks industry has responded positively to demands from consumers for healthier snacks by reformulating, but there is an urgent need to further improve the nutritional profile if market share is not to be lost as consumers search for alternatives ...From the archive

六月 08, 2009
United Biscuits promotes Hula Hoops with Finger Puppetry consumer challenge
Hula Hoops is back on TV to advertise an exciting new on-pack promotion, an interactive website and a new TV advertising campaign. Launching in July, the campaign from United Biscuits UK will ensure Hula Hoops is the star performer for retailers this s...From the archive

五月 22, 2009
Potato recipe tips by chefs and foodservice heads
Where would we be without the humble potato? It has a place in starters, mains, sides and even desserts. Emma White spoke to chefs and food service heads for their recipe recommendations When it comes to versatile ingredients, the potato has to be clo...From the archive

五月 18, 2009
FSA publishes revised salt reduction targets for 2012
In May 2009 the Agency published revised salt reduction targets for 2012, for 80 categories of foods. These are more challenging than the previous targets for 2010. The earlier voluntary salt reduction targets were published in March 2006 for 85 catego...From the archive

五月 07, 2009
Traffic light-GDA combo best in UK labelling study
Nutrition labelling is a hot topic since a new regulation that would make one standardised system mandatory across the EU is currently being debated. At present many different schemes are used in the EU, and indeed within individual member states, whic...From the archive

四月 21, 2009
Unilever makes a commitment to reduce salt
Unilever today announced the launch of a global salt reduction strategy for its Foods portfolio, covering over 22 000 products.Unilever has committed to a reduction in salt across its products to target a dietary intake of 6g of salt per day by the end...From the archive

四月 14, 2009
Retail Frozen Food Market in the UK keeps growing
The latest data from TNS Worldpanel for the United Kingdom in the 52 weeks ending 25th January 2009 shows the UK retail market for frozen food increased in value by 6.7% year on year. The market has now shown 10 consecutive quarters of accelerating gr...From the archive

四月 11, 2009
BFFF: Energy savings possible in the Frozen Food cold chain
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) identified opportunities for energy savings and the related CO2 emission reductions related to improved temperature management in frozen food manufacturing and in cold stores.The project had support and fundin...From the archive
