Going nuts for nut butter!
The UK market for spreads is now worth over half a million pounds, at around £512.4m*. Peanut butter sales soared around 17% in 2017 and nut-based spreads in general were forecast to reach over £100m sales [read more…]
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The poultry problem – a comparison of UK and US methods
There are many things Americans find inexplicable about the British. Perhaps it’s the incessant use of the word ‘sorry’ or the perplexing greeting of ‘you alright?’. Verbal contrasts aside, the nations also have peculiar differences [read more…]
Cutting down on meat saved Brits more than £2.8bn last year
Cutting down on meat saved Brits more than £2.8bn last year, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found 26% reduced their meat intake during the past 12 months – and in [read more…]
Show Preview: IFE 2019 – A true taste of tomorrow
The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has been at the heart of the food & drink community for 42 years, firmly establishing itself as the must-attend event for those working within the FMCG sector, [read more…]
To kick off British Sugar Awareness Week Splenda® launched a giant sugar pyramid in St Paul’s to challenge consumers to quit sugar
On Monday 12th November, SPLENDA®, the iconic low-calorie sweetener brand, took over the St Paul’s district in central London with a giant sugar pyramid to symbolise the 5,215 sugar cubes adults in the UK are, [read more…]
The death of the sandwich?
Whether they’re being included in afternoon tea, packed into a lunchbox or popped in a picnic basket, the humble sandwich has been a statement of British cuisine for centuries – but it is now on [read more…]
Hospitality costs hit 12 year high reveals new report
New data published by UKHospitality and specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, show Government-implemented costs are taking a significant toll on businesses in the eating and drinking-out sector. According to the 2018 UKHospitality Christie & Co [read more…]
Vegan delight: More than half of all meat-free new product launches in the UK carry a vegan/no animal ingredients claim
As November kicks off World Vegan Month, latest research from Mintel reveals a surge in vegan claims in the UK meat-free foods market. According to Mintel research, the share of meat-free new products carrying a [read more…]
UK one of the 10 most expensive European countries for consumer goods
With the EU referendum pushing the cost of living in Britain upwards, anxiety regarding the uncertainty of our future continues. But while a post-Brexit future is a mystery, one thing remains certain, living in the [read more…]
Eating out as a vegan – ghastly gripes
Veganism is on the rise with the latest research by the Vegan Society, conducted in 2016, estimating there to be around 540,000 vegans in the UK. Despite this rapid growth the vegan dining out experience remains [read more…]