Mar 27, 2018 | Confectionery, News
There has been a significant 23% rise in Easter chocolate launches over the past year, according to the Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD). Leading the way in Easter chocolate innovation is Brazil, which accounts for 11% of global launches, followed by the UK,...
Mar 26, 2018 | Frozen Foods, News
Nomad Foods Ltd is to purchase Green Isle Foods Ltd from a subsidiary of Boparan Holdings Ltd for approximately €225 million. Green Isle Foods holds the Goodfella’s Pizza brand – a portfolio of branded and private label frozen pizzas distributed in the United Kingdom...
Mar 22, 2018 | News, Poultry Processing
The latest results unveiled by Boparan Holdings, parent company of 2 Sisters Food Group, show that “major challenges” during the period had an impact but action is being taken. The company’s consolidated results for the 13 weeks ended 27th January 2018 reveal some...
Mar 21, 2018 | News, Ready Meals
The convenience trend is strong, with Kantar Worldpanel data for the 12 weeks to 25th February revealing ready meal sales have jumped 26% – with Chinese meals in particular rising by more than a quarter. Fresh processed meat and poultry have also seen growth. Chicken...
Mar 21, 2018 | Brexit, News
The UK has agreed to leave the European Union on 31st December 2020 and more clarity has been offered on the exit. The main aspects of the agreement are as follows: EU citizens arriving in the UK between the ‘leave date’ will have the same rights as those who arrive...
