El Niño to disrupt global sugar and oil prices – The Smart Cube
The Smart Cube warns that the disruption causing “unprecedented” food inflation levels is far from over as sugar and oil prices are expected to rise.
Walker’s Shortbread reports strong turnover in annual report
Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has seen its annual turnover climb by 16%, rising from £142.4m to £164.6m in a year.
Action on Sugar calls for ban on child-friendly HFSS packaging
Action on Sugar has called for products allegedly high in fat, sugar and salt to change their packaging so that they do not appeal to children.
Global sugar prices will continue to increase, latest research finds
According to research firm The Smart Cube, sugar prices have risen by 41.9% from June 2022 to June 2023, and it appears they will continue to rise.
Proposed Government policies will raise food prices for consumers, says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) predicts that consumers will inevitably face higher food and drink prices over the next few years, causing a knock-on effect for food processors across the country.
Food Innovation Centre publishes sugar factsheet
Specialists at the Food Innovation Centre at the University of Nottingham have turned the spotlight on sugar reduction in their latest factsheet for the food and drink industry.
