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Undeclared milk is causing headaches for food producers
Several food companies in the UK have been forced to issue recalls in recent weeks for the same reason: undeclared milk inclusion.
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Plant-based milk alternatives are winning over British consumers
Some interesting market insights have been uncovered by the global market intelligence agency Mintel, regarding our increasing preference for plant-based milk alternatives in the UK.
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Meat free “meat” manufacturing
The rise of meatless products is being driven by growing environmental and health concerns. How are producers keeping up with demand?
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Plant-based cheese sales expected to soar as veganism goes mainstream
The vegan cheese market is expected to continue its steady growth given the unabating trend of veganism fuelled by consumer awareness of its associated health benefits and animal welfare concerns.
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Organic pea protein market sees growth due to popularity of veganism
The increasing shift towards veganism is expected to drive the demand for organic pea protein products.
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Optimise your allergen control with colour coding
Allergen management is vital in any food business, but optimal functioning requires it to be seamlessly integrated into a site’s overall food safety management system. Potential consequences of ignoring this, or getting it wrong, range from causing a consumer discomfort to causing their death. Deb Smith, global hygiene specialist, explains…
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The uptake of dairy alternatives: mooving on from milk
Where dairy once reigned supreme, modern consumers now increasingly choose an alternative. Ashley Pollock, Senior Innovation Consultant at Ayming, looks at our evolving milk preferences and offers suggestions on how the dairy and alternatives industries might navigate a steady course to ensure a place in our future diets.
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Nestlé expands further into plant-based market
Move underlines Nestlé's increased focus on tasty, authentic plant-based food.
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Challenging issues for vegan and vegetarian food manufacturers
Skyrocketing demand for vegan and vegetarian foods has highlighted a number of manufacturing concerns – particularly with respect to on-pack claims. Here, Jessica Sage, food safety and quality consultant at Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL), reviews the current state of play and key issues that are influencing developments.
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Innovative approaches to old favourites
In the confectionery and baking worlds, ingredients have been used in various combinations and mixes to achieve enhanced taste, resulting in several modifications within the market. Yogesh Sengar explains.
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A plant-based revolution
Mark Driscoll considers the shift away from carnivorous diets – what’s driving it, what are consumers looking for and how can the food industry rise to the challenge of catering for their fast-evolving tastes?
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Why new GMO regulations could be a blessing for US retailers
Pending new labelling, legislation that requires brands to disclose GMOs on their products is already causing major headaches for American retailers. The new rules are set to be announced at any time but it's clear much work must be done to ensure private brand retailers, in particular, are ready. Here,…
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It’s time to fix manual ingredient weighing
Did you know manual handling and weighing of ingredients costs bakeries up to 1% of turnover? Traditional mechanical handling and pneumatic conveying solutions fail to deliver the flexibility food companies require. Consequently, we rely on people to complete arduous weighing tasks in harsh, dusty working environments. Fortunately, the robots are…
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A finger on the pulse
One UK company has developed an innovative alternative to wheat-free flour that meets the increasing demand for ‘free from’ and protein-rich foods. Neil Winney, its Managing Director, tells the story…
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Bakery In-Depth Focus 2018
One UK company is producing an innovative alternative to tradtional flour that meets the increasing demand for ‘free from’ and protein-rich foods. This and much more in our 2018 Bakery In-Depth Focus...
