Kettle Chips recalls UK products over plastic contamination fear
Kettle Foods has recalled a number of packs of its Kettle Chips in the UK over fears they may contain pieces of plastic.
Archives for February 4, 2016
MEPs clash with the Commission over GM crops – again
Members of the European Parliament have once again clashed with the European Commission over its stance on genetically modified (GM) crops.
Chips are down: how development of potato snacking products has slowed
Development of potato-based snacking products has slowed in the UK as Brits turn to alternatives such as popcorn and tortilla chips.
A sweet forecast: Technavio’s outlook for Europe‘s sugar and sweetener market
Stevia price wars, a desire for natural sweeteners and a ‘mega boom’ of sugar production when EU sugar quotas come to an end feature among Technavio’s predictions for Europe’s sugar and sweetener market. “It’s a good future for the European sweetener...
Nestlé buys out Israeli food manufacturer Osem for €752m
Food giant Nestlé has agreed to buy a remaining stake in Israeli food manufacturer Osem Investments, in a deal worth €752m ($840m).
Blendhub Corp to host first international event in Dubai
Blendhub Corp. will host its first international event, the ‘Professional Network’ to coincide with Gulfood 2016, in Dubai, on February 24.
Bauli aims to grow US panettone use with gluten-free and savory breads
Italian bakery Bauli is launching what it claims is the US’s first gluten-free panettone bread.