Food and beverage

The UK government has updated the protected legal status of Scotland’s top food export, which Salmon Scotland believes will boost consumer confidence in recognition of its world-beating quality. Farm-raised salmon from Scotland will continue to have post-Brexit protection to prevent the risk of food fraud through imports of inferior salmon products with lower environmental and…

Inamed portfolio packed with SIG. Posted: 8 April 2024 Share this page Mediterranean Agro-food company Inamed, in partnership with SIG, introduced a series of new El Boustane sauces featuring carton packaging in Algeria. Offering a diverse selection of sauces in SIG Small carton packs in different volume sizes, Inamed presents tomato sauce in 300ml, bechamel sauce in 250ml,…

Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co is returning to Aldi for 2024, with two vegan-friendly beers branded under the ‘The Hop Foundry.’ The Salford-based brewery will hit shelves across the UK with a new Pineapple Pale Ale (£1.79, 440ml per can) alongside the returning Watermelon Pale Ale (£1.79, 440ml per can). Both beers have been brewed and…

Cano Water, the world’s first canned water brand, is now stocked in online grocery retailer, Ocado. Cano Water’s still and sparkling cans are available to shop in boxes of 24, priced at £16.00, providing a more sustainable option than purchasing single-use plastic water bottles – as well as a healthier alternative to sparkling sodas and…

Milram’s lactose-free whipped cream is now available for people who suffer from lactose intolerance, but would still like to continue enjoying whipped cream, cake and creamy sauces. The product can be used both hot and cold and has a high, airy volume, so it can be prepared in the same way as regular whipped cream.…

The latest announcement regarding the introduction of new fixed charges on imports of fresh produce and plants is yet another blow to the already fragile fresh produce sector which has already been hit by so many additional costs and challenges due to the post-Brexit border control plans. According to  Mike Parr, director, PML Seafrigo, the…

Meat has risen in popularity within both lunch and evening meals despite the continued pressure of rising food prices during the last year. According to Kantar Usage panel, 53.1% of mealtimes feature meat, fish and poultry (MFP) and 27.8% of our lunch and evening meal occasions feature red meat, up from 27.6% a year ago.…

Remaining focussed and executing strategy has helped Hilton Foods Group drive a good performance against a challenging market, announced, Steve Murrells CBE. The chief executive officer of the group said he is particularly pleased with the results in the seafood category, returning to full year operating profitability following a successful turnaround. “Our core meat category…

Nichols is revealing a series of exciting launches, brand refreshes and a campaign-first this spring. The international soft drinks business and home of the iconic Vimto, is celebrating a bumper year of innovation and newness across brands and all channels with Levi Roots Soft Drinks, Slush Puppie Fizzie and Vimto. Part of Nichols’ long-term strategy…

The UK government’s implementation of new common user charges (CUCs) threaten to cripple small and medium-sized enterprises in the fresh produce and plant sectors. In a move branded by Nigel Jenney, chief executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), as a “thinly veiled tax on the industry,” the charges, introduced as part of post-Brexit border controls,…