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Stepping into the Lindt kitchen
New Food speaks to a Lindt Maître Chocolatier to find out more about this premium chocolate brand, what high-quality looks (and sounds) like, and the rise of dark chocolate.
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Children’s health before profits
Research from academics across the US has revealed unhealthy food advertising has made its way onto educational websites and devices in recent months.
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Tate & Lyle acquire stevia sweetener specialist Sweet Green Fields
The former sugar refiner and now food and beverage ingredient supplier hopes the move will improve its offering of low-sugar products around the world.
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Resolute and ready for the next hurdle
New Food interviews cannabis confectioner, Sheila Dedenbach, about her journey to success, her popular cannabutter, regulations, and the future of edibles.
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From scrum to yum: An interview with Charlie Simpson-Daniel on his move into food
New Food’s Editor interviews former international rugby player, Charlie Simpson-Daniel, who, alongside his brother, has launched three food and drink ranges.
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Cannabis sweets targeting young online, warns NFCU
NFCU calls on public to inform police if they spot sweets for sale laced with THC in UK.
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Bisuits may be tough sell in the UK, says GlobalData
The Italian confection giant Ferrero looks set to imbibe famous UK brand Fox’s Biscuits, to expand its mighty biscuit business. But market experts question whether the move is a no brainer.
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If proposed ban on off-shelf promotions goes ahead, £3 billion could be wasted
IRI analysis shows that £3 billion is at risk if Government ban on promotions of food and drink products high in sugar, salt and fat proceeds.
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Government’s sugar reduction plans not working, says Action on Sugar
Food products have only seen a three percent reduction in sugar levels, according to a report from Public Health England (PHE).
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Helping companies meet new labelling law requirements
FSA has released a guide to enable food businesses to identify precisely which products will require new labelling when Natasha’s Law comes into force next year.
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Which! lifts the lid on recyclable food packaging
Trusted consumer brand Which! has published the results of a survey it carried out, assessing how easy it is for consumers to recycle food-product packaging - and the results weren’t good.
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UK charity champions honest sugar labelling on foods
UK charity, Action on Sugar, makes plea for UK Government to bring about mandatory honest labelling regarding the sugar content of food.
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WHO trans fat plan has protected over 3 billion people
Despite this unmitigated success, the vast majority of countries that experience heart coronary disease due to trans fats have far failed to eliminate the ingredient.
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Bakery challenges and trends
Read our interview with Alison Ordonez, Head of Innovation at Roberts Bakery, as she discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on the bakery and how this has influenced current and future trends in snacking.
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Bioactive compound test for cocoa products given the green light
Scientists have approved a new Mars Edge test to measure flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa products - compounds which are thought to have beneficial impacts on human health.
