Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland – in collaboration with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) – has introduced a new fund aimed at encouraging small and medium-sized out-of-home producers to make their products healthier.
The use of sweeteners to reduce calorie content in food and drink is sometimes controversial, but vital to F&B manufacture. What sweeteners are used and what do they do?
‘We know from evidence that measures to transform the food environment are more likely to be effective in improving diet – and reduce health inequalities – than measures aimed at encouraging individuals to change their behavior, said Scotland’s Minister...
Steve Burgess, GM, Europe for TNA Solutions, busts the bad reputation of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and highlights how producers can attract health-conscious consumers.
Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has launched the next round of its Reformul8 Challenge Fund (RCF4), calling on Scottish producers to apply for funds to help them with their reformulation journey.
Consumer confusion over how best to reduce sugar in one’s diet persists. Are they still looking for ‘zero added sugar’ in sweet drinks? Regulatory and ingredients experts weigh in.
Walkers is to rollout new packaging for it Sunbites range of snacks containing 50% recycled plastic, with plans to cut its use of virgin plastic over the next two years.
Consumer research by Tate & Lyle reveals almost half of 18-34-year-olds across the UK and Europe tuck into a sweet or savoury baked treat daily. A third of consumers aged 34 and above are doing the same.
John Downs, president and CEO of the National Confectioners Association (NCA), has sent an email to Robert M. Califf, commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stating the new California Food Safety Act ‘undermines consumer trust and creates...
Despite being approved by the FDA, potassium bromate, propylparaben, red 3 and brominated vegetable oil (BVO) used in breads, candy baked goods and cake decorating gels will be banned in California in 2027. Here's what you need to know
The health watchdog has pointed a finger of blame at politicians for failing to reduce population salt intakes since 2014, the year the food industry was voluntarily encouraged to follow the Government’s previously successful salt reduction programme.
Industry leaders take the podium to discuss the movement that is increasingly impacting all areas when it comes to creating stand out snacks, from trickier better-for-you formulations that do not compromise on indulgence, to simpler labels and being as...
Thirteen well-known Scottish bakery businesses have won funding from the Healthier Bakery Fund (HBF), initiated by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland in partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) to support health reformulation of sweet and...
In partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has developed the Healthier Bakery Fund, which provides funding of up to £5,000 to support health reformulation of sweet and savoury bakery products. But to be...
Incredo Ltd – formerly DouxMatok – has raised $30m in a Series C funding round – bringing partners like dsm-firmenich and Ferrero on board – to further support R&D of its flagship product – a first-of its-kind clean label alternative that has the...
Scottish Bakers’ annual conference – held in Glasgow over the weekend (5-6 May) – saw Mimi’s Bakehouse fight off stiff competition to take the title; the launch of a government-backed fund to support the sector with reformulation; and a warning to ignore...
By Dr Adam Carey, Chairman of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA)
What do sports nutrition businesses need to do to address regulatory challenges for foods high in fat, salt and/or sugar (HFSS)? Dr Adam Carey, Chairman of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA), takes a look in this guest article.
While ‘clean label’ was first mooted to describe simple, understandable ingredients, today it’s a broad concept that means different things to different consumers, influenced by a range of external factors, not all of which are conclusion or straightforward.
The Healthier Product Innovation Fund (HPIF) provides grants for local producers to tap a range of academic institutions to help boost the healthier living drive in Scotland.
Free from snack producer Fodilicious, broccoli crisps maker Growers Garden, and biscuit manufacturers Aldomak, Border Biscuits and Dean’s of Huntly are among the 13 Scottish businesses to be awarded funding from FDF Scotland’s Reformul8 Challenge Fund.
Israeli start-up Resugar has developed a 1:1 sugar substitute for food manufacturers, and ice cream major Froneri – owner of the Nestlé-Froneri brand in Israel – is amongst its first clients.
A science breakthrough could pave the way for fat-free whipping cream formulations that completely dispense with artificial additives by using naturally-occurring lactic acid bacteria instead of fat.
Givaudan has developed a ‘radical approach’ that it says can assist efforts to reduce the amount of sugar in products: ‘holistic profiling’. FoodNavigator hears more about how this new technique represents a departure from conventional approaches to cutting...
Back after the COVID hiatus, Ingredion took advantage of the highly on-point and in-person Snackex 2022 – organised by the European Snacks Association in Hamburg, Germany, at the beginning of July – to showcase its solutions to help producers stay ahead...
Griffith Foods is celebrating 100-plus years as a product development and service partner for some of Europe’s biggest food brands, building a reputation on its ability to optimise taste, texture and nutrition to specific ontrend requirements.
If COVID wasn’t crippling enough, the post-pandemic strain on the supply chain; the war raging literally on the European Union’s doorstep; sky-rocketing energy prices and inflation; and the threat of a global food crisis have certainly had a substantial...
Originally popularised as a solution for food-triggered allergens, many consumers are now on the hunt for free from products as a healthier treat. With a market share projected to reach $161.2bn by 20264, it’s clear consumers are not only looking at what...
Research by innovation intelligence platform Vypr around the National Food Strategy revealed 83% of consumers believe there is a need for new or reformulated food products that are healthier, however, the appetite for so-called ‘unhealthy’ food remains.
Sagentia Innovation has published guidance on how food manufacturers can tackle the complex processing challenges to address the current sunflower oil shortage and avoid market disruption.
The food industry has seen a shift in attitude from both regulators and consumers, who are increasingly making the link between diet and population health. As food innovators develop their reformulation and fortification plans, they walk a fine line....
A new study suggests that adding fibre to everyday foods – including baked foods, dairy products, soups, smoothies and dressings – would allow 50% more UK adults to reach their recommended daily consumption of fibre. This could in turn lower the risk...
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.
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has completed a life cycle assessment comparing the environmental impact of its Tastesense Sweet ingredient against the footprint of sugar. The result? “Reducing the consumption of sugar has impressive health and environmental...
Australian researchers have identified bread, cheese and processed meat products as key dietary contributors of salt requiring sodium reformulation in a new study, urging the government to widen its focus on reformulating these foods to achieve positive...
Food and beverage products adopting the voluntary Health Star Rating (HSR) scheme in Australia and New Zealand are more likely to increase their HSR scores overtime, resulting in researchers calling for its mandatory adoption for the greater benefit of...
The supplier says its innovations with different levels of oils and fats can assist the food industry in its quest to balance nutrition with taste and indulgence.
Critics have rounded on the UK government’s voluntary sugar reduction plan -- which calls for a 20% cut from the food industry in key products by the end of this year -- after a report revealed it is heading for failure.
There has been a global shift among consumers towards clean and clearer labels that promote natural claims, and a willingness to pay a premium for products that do so, notes functional ingredient manufacturer Beneo.
The baking ingredients company has leveraged its food science expertise to complement its parent company’s commercial reach. We spoke to both companies at the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) about what’s trending in bakery, and it reaches beyond...
The Canadian acidulant producer presented its ingredients at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) for the first time, following a refreshed marketing approach and private equity acquisition.
