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If you are not complying to Natasha's Law, you are at risk of getting a fine and much more. Pic: GettyImages/Highwaystarz-Photography

Too many UK food-to-go producers still failing to comply with Natasha’s Law

Natasha’s Law came into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October, stipulating that producers must provide a full ingredients list with clear allergen labelling on pre-packed snacks for direct sale (PPDS).

Scottish producers get financial boost to go healthy

Bells Professional Pastry and Shore Seaweed are among the second round of Scottish producers to receive financial boost from the FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme.

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How does inactive dry yeast improve dough relaxation?

Inactive dry yeast is a natural dough relaxation agent that can improve dough quality of many different baking products, such as Danish bread, hamburger, pita bread or pizza.

Increased consumption of whole grains could deliver savings to public health budgets

Increased consumption of whole grains could ‘significantly’ reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and cut costs associated with treatment, new research from Finland suggests.

Rise of frozen snacking driven by consumers' desire for permissible indulgence

Consumers have evolved their definition of what qualifies as a snack and are increasingly seeking out permissibly indulgent options, which has given rise to a new type of snacking behavior in the frozen set, Mintel consumer insights research suggests....