Top Headlines

Lactic acid bacteria may cut acrylamide formation

A Norwegian company has developed a new method that claims to be 90 per cent effective in reducing acrylamide formation during food production.

News in brief

European food advertising for kids focuses on healthier options

Significantly fewer food advertisements targeted at children and more emphasis on better-for-you products are the key trends noted by new independent research from global management consultancy, Accenture.

Government must secure the future of our food industry

Manufacturers and retailers have called for a "shared vision and strategy" with government to ensure the UK's food and drink industry is sustainable and doesn't descend into catastrophe.

Food firms must prepare nutrition labelling strategies, says analyst

The nutrition labelling landscape is constantly evolving, and although final decisions on various global regulations are unlikely to be made over the next year, food manufacturers need to strategize for a number of potential outcomes, according to a new report.

Euromonitor’s take on functional foods from Finland to Ireland

In the second part of a series on the European market for health and wellness foods and drinks, NutraIngredients.com tales a look at consumer behaviour in Finland, Norway, Russia, the UK and Ireland.

Today's headlines across the Food industry

Nestle looks to expand Sri Lankan dairy industry from DairyReporter.com

Nestle is investing in a new chilling centre in Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka, to take advantage of peace in the north to expand the dairy industry there.

General Mills upbeat about US ready-to-eat cereal sales from BakeryAndSnacks.com

General Mills is forecasting ongoing volume growth for the ready-to-eat breakfast cereal category in the US despite the fact that market penetration involves about 90 per cent of US households.

Snack maker Estrella Maarud joins EU pledge from BakeryAndSnacks.com

Estrella Maarud, the leading snack manufacturer in Northern Europe, has joined the EU advertising pledge that aims to promote healthier snacking choices and balanced lifestyles among children.

Blood benefits see British choose beetroot juice from NutraIngredients.com

Research highlighting antioxidant-laden beetroot’s ability to reduce blood pressure and boost stamina are helping sales of beetroot juices in the UK, according to retailer Waitrose.

On your radar