All news articles for February 2021

It's that time of year again to celebrate the UK's ubiquitous love of pies. Pic: GettyImages/Say-Cheese

Let's celebrate British Pie Week

By Gill Hyslop

Lockdown has given consumers plenty of time to get creative in the kitchen, with many Brits turning their hands to the much-loved supper: the pie. Research by OnBuy’s Food Department revealed the nation’s most loved pie was a fish pie, followed by a cottage...

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Lawsuits mount over heavy metals in baby food, but do they have legs?

By Elaine Watson

Lawsuits are piling up against companies cited in a recent Congressional report into heavy metals in baby food. But how might courts decide if these complaints have legs, and what can be reasonably expected from food manufacturers given that the FDA has...

The pandemic’s impact on packaging and label trends

The pandemic’s impact on packaging and label trends

By Gill Hyslop

By now, the coronavirus’ impact on consumer needs is evident, with both consumers and retailers prioritising a safe and transparent food system. But how has the rush to meet the overwhelming shift to ecommerce and food delivery affected packaging demands...

How an eating occasion is labelled influences other food choices an individual makes on the same day and may even affect satiety after eating, but today, there still is no clear cut definition of what a snack is. Pic: GettyImages/Choreograph

Some of the science behind our snacking habit

By Gill Hyslop

The ‘snackification’ trend is at an all-time high with 25% of Americans confessing to snacking multiple times a day and 40% even admitting to replace a traditional sit-down meal with a snack.

FMCG Gurus says consumers will actively seek out snacks that cut back the sugar. Pic: GettyImages/adrian825

Consumers continue the war on sugar in 2021

By Gill Hyslop

The pandemic has brought the topic of health to the fore of consumer minds, prompting many to make changes to help boost their overall wellbeing. Will Cowling, marketing manager of FMCG Gurus examines what steps they will take to avoid sugar in 2021.

Real Bread Week is a celebration of additive-free breads that are healthy, help the community and the planet. Pic: GettyImages/EmiliaU

Real Bread Week gears up for annual celebration

By Gill Hyslop

It’s that time of the year again when the artisanal bakery sector around the globe gets together to celebrate all things additive-free when it comes to baking bread.

No Guilt Bakes new packaging. Pic: NGB

No Guilt Bakes capitalises on growing Keto movement in UK

By Gill Hyslop

What began as a fun cottage industry hobby by two cousins and ketogenic enthusiasts has metamorphosed into a vibrant sugar-free treat business: most recently, penning a long-term alliance with Sugarwise and adopting new recyclable share bags for its on-the-go...

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