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Smithfield Foods appoints COO as part of restructuring efforts

Posted By: Contributoron: January 21, 2019In: Food, Industries, Manufacturing

Smithfield Foods has made a raft of changes to its leadership structure in a move to unify all its operations and brands under one corporate umbrella. Read more

McQueen and the Violet Fog gin introduced by Sovereign Brands

Posted By: Contributoron: January 21, 2019In: Alcohol, Beverage, Industries, Innovation, New products

US spirits company Sovereign Brands has released McQueen and the Violet Fog, a new gin made in Brazil with 21 botanicals. Read more

Mintel reveals scope for boosting milk’s health credentials in India

Posted By: Contributoron: January 21, 2019In: Dairy, Health, Industries

There exists a “strong opportunity” for dairy manufacturers to boost milk’s health credentials in India, according to new Mintel research. Read more

Rollagranola introduces line of nut- and seed-based granolas

Posted By: Contributoron: January 21, 2019In: Food, Industries, Innovation, New products, Snacks

UK-based Rollagranola has launched a range of seven nut- and seed-based granola products, each of which contains no refined sugars. Read more

Cake firm BBF aims to expand its operations after securing £40m

Posted By: Contributoron: January 21, 2019In: Bakery, Food, Industries, Manufacturing, Snacks

British cake manufacturer BBF has secured £40m in funding through a financing facility to support its future growth plans. Read more

Danone launches Wallaby line of Aussie Crème Yogurts in the US

Posted By: Contributoron: January 21, 2019In: Dairy, Industries, Innovation, New products

Danone has expanded its Wallaby range of Australian-style yogurts with a new line featuring three chef-inspired flavours. Read more

Highland Spring extends use of 100% recycled bottles in the UK

Posted By: Contributoron: January 21, 2019In: Beverage, Business, Environment, Industries, Labelling, Packaging, Social Responsibility, Social responsibility, Water

Highland Spring will increase the rollout of its 100% recycled plastic water bottle, following a successful trial of the packaging last year. Read more

Clean label: Transparency, authenticity, and sustainability

Posted By: Harriet Jachecon: January 18, 2019In: Health, Ingredients, Labelling, Opinion

Due to consumer demands, companies are striving for pared-down ingredients lists in order to be successful in a booming health-focussed market. Read more

Pladis expands Go Ahead range with two low-calorie snack lines

Posted By: News Deskon: January 18, 2019In: Food, Industries, New products, Snacks

Pladis has expanded the portfolio of its Go Ahead snacks brand by introducing two new low-calorie snack lines for 2019. Read more

Tackling the problem of food waste in manufacturing

Posted By: Harriet Jachecon: January 18, 2019In: Confectionery, Food, Interviews, Manufacturing

We spoke to Dr Manoj Dora and environmental writer Erich Lawson to understand what can be done to remedy the causes of food waste in manufacturing. Read more