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Baxters announces significant winter soup campaign

Nov 5, 2018

Baxters Food Group is investing in a significant advertising campaign this winter, “We Make Super”, that will see the soup brand back on television screens for the first time since 2012. The “We Make Super” campaign will feature a 30 second TV advert created by...

Guide reveals fish fingers brands more sustainable than fresh fish

Nov 2, 2018

The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) new Good Fish Finger Guide reveals some brands are more sustainable than fresh fish. The society found that 85% of fish in the fish finger products it investigated came from green rated ‘Best Choice’ fish. MCS says the...

Food industry flocks to SIAL 2018

Nov 1, 2018

Food processors migrated once again to the SIAL Paris exhibition that took place from 21st to 25th October, with expert Jean-Pierre Garnier attending on behalf of Food Management Today. Beef, pork and, above all, lamb, were sought by foreign buyers with strong demand...

Marel’s Colchester site undergoes transformation

Oct 31, 2018

Major food equipment and machinery supplier Marel has opened its upgraded manufacturing facility in Colchester following extensive refurbishment. The work has been described as a 'visual milestone'. The work included renovations and extensions to the existing...

Food manufacturers seeing an increase in costs

Oct 31, 2018

Food and drink manufacturers are reporting an increase in costs as a result of stockpiling ahead of a possible ‘no-deal’ Brexit. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest business confidence survey reveals that over a third (38%) of food and drink manufacturers are...

Plastic packaging tax to be introduced

Oct 30, 2018

The Government has announced its 2018 Budget Brief that will introduce a new tax on produced or imported plastic packaging which doesn’t include at least 30% recycled content. The new tax will be introduced on plastic packaging from 1st April 2022. Subject to...

UK Sausage Week 2018 awards winners crowned

Oct 29, 2018

It’s celebration time as the winners of the 2018 UK Sausage Week competition were unveiled today (29th October) during a sizzling celebration lunch at Plaisterers’ Hall, London. This year’s UK Sausage Week kicked off with a bang (or banger!) when awards were presented...