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Global frozen pizza market to reach a value of over US$20 billion
The global frozen pizza market was valued US$12.20 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach US$20.80 billion by 2026.
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New ‘refill’ scheme to fight plastic pollution introduced
Waitrose has introduced a new initiative to combat the widespread use of plastic packaging in grocery shops.
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Morrisons introduces plastic-free fruit and veg areas
Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to roll-out plastic free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores, helping customers buy bagless.
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High-intensity lighting causes a reduction of nutrients in dairy
According to a new report, LED lighting on supermarket shelves is reducing the nutritional value of milk and shortening its shelf life.
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Dairy alternatives market grows as popularity of veganism increases
As veganism is accelerating towards the mainstream, the demand for plant-based food products (in particular dairy alternatives) has increased.
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‘Confusing’ labelling misleading consumers on honey and syrups
New data has found that honey can be up to 86% free sugars (i.e. any sugars added to food or drink derived from fruit juice, honeys or syrups) while maple syrup can be made of 88% free sugars.
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Aldi supports Scotch Beef industry with launch of gourmet Wagyu burgers
Released in partnership with Scotbeef and as part of Aldi’s 25th anniversary in Scotland, the supermarket is launching a gourmet burger made using one of the world’s most expensive meats.
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Sainsbury’s refurbishes Local store to be mobile-first and check-out free
Shoppers at Sainsbury’s Holborn Circus convenience store in London can check out the UK’s first till-free grocery store. The experiment will put SmartShop Scan, Pay & Go technology to the test in a bespoke food-to-go store, making grocery shopping quicker and more convenient.
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Time to rethink the shelf-life rule?
Over the last year, the British Meat Processors Association together with Meat and Livestock Australia have jointly funded a project to provide independent research into whether a retail shelf-life of greater than 10 days can be applied to fresh chilled meat. David Lindars of the BMPA assesses the results.
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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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Juicy market for UK’s soft fruit
Soft fruit is a staple for many UK consumers, and the British love affair with strawberries and raspberries is particularly prominent. According to Defra, consumption of strawberries and raspberries has risen by 150 percent and 123 percent respectively between 1996 and 2015, supported by perceived health benefits and improved availability.…
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Interview with Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence – UK frozen food sector
New Food asked experts Cristina Nanni (CN) and Max Green (MG) from Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence for their take on the UK frozen food sector.
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From fresh fruit and veg to frozen: one producer’s story
As people’s perception of food and the role it plays in their lives evolves, the frozen category plays an increasingly large part in the UK’s food agenda. Sam Dennigan explains how his company moved into the sector and why he believes innovation is now key to its success.
