Open call for candidates: PepsiCo accelerator hunts for 10 start-ups
After helping 2017's winners generate growth worth €10 million, PepsiCo's accelerator programme Nutrition Greenhouse is looking for 10 more start-ups for the 2018 round.
Archives for May 17, 2018
Market investment
Kraft Heinz investment arm eyes sugar-free jerky and egg white chips as future snack trends
Kraft Heinz has invested in Ayoba-Yo jerky and Quevos egg white chips for an undisclosed sum through its venture arm Springboard as it believes these brands represent the future of snacking.
Organix protein snacks for babies are 'junk-busting', responsible snacking, it says
UK market leader in infant snacks, Organix 'savoury finger food for babies’ range is part of its junk-busting mission. "Some infant snack products contain more than 30 ingredients and that is not really necessary," says the managing director.
‘There is no excuse for non-compliant mechanical seals in food production plants’
Food companies could be unwittingly putting production processes at risk of contamination by fitting mechanical seals that fail to comply with EU regulations.
Inviting submissions
Fuelling innovation: £750k fund open to ideas on improved gluten-free food production
Coeliac UK and Innovate UK are inviting industry and academia to submit ideas on improving the detection and management of coeliac disease, as well as creating more nutritious and affordable gluten-free foods.
Biscuit International acquires UK’s leading gluten and milk-free biscuit producer
Private label manufacturer Biscuit International has acquired Northumbrian Fine Foods (NFF) from CriSeren Foods to extend its reach in the dynamic free-from market.
Churchill’s Confectionery debuts musical biscuit tin to commemorate Royal Wedding
Churchill’s Confectionery has partnered with Electropac, electronic packaging to debut a musical biscuit tin to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday (May 19).