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Meat alternatives ‘higher in salt’ than their meat equivalents
A nationwide product survey by Action on Salt has found that many ‘meat alternatives’ contain higher levels of salt than their meat equivalents. The group, based at Queen Mary University of London, has found that many products, including meat free burgers, sausages...
Food sector supports plans to fortify flour with folic acid
The food industry has responded to Public Health Minister Steve Brine’s announcement that the Government will consult on the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to prevent foetal abnormalities. The consultation will launch in early 2019 to consider the...
Chilled fish seeing strong performance at retail
Chilled fish is the only Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) category which is growing ahead of the wider market rate at 3.2%, Kantar Worldpanel has revealed. Data covering the 12 weeks to 7th October shows there is strong value growth particularly from shellfish and smoked...
Morrisons loses data breach appeal
Morrisons has lost its challenge to a High Court ruling that it is liable for a data breach which saw thousands of its employees' details posted online. The Court of Appeal has upheld the original decision against the supermarket, issued in December 2017. Workers...
Further Jack’s discount stores open
Tesco is continuing the roll-out of its new discount chain, with two new Jack’s stores opening in Middlewich, Cheshire, and Rubery, Worcestershire. Jack’s area manager for Rubery, Tony Sinkinson, said: “It’s fantastic to open the new store and welcome customers in...
UK Sausage Week lunch tickets selling fast
The final countdown to UK Sausage Week (29th October to 4th November) has begun, and organisers are reminding industry to ensure they do not miss out on the campaign’s celebration lunch. There is still time to order tickets, but availability is extremely limited – so...
Food suppliers and retailers urged to make an occasion of Halloween
With Halloween approaching, food suppliers are being advised to plan for the specific needs of target shoppers, a report shows. Category management and shopper marketing specialist Bridgethorne says that suppliers need to identify and prioritise their shopper messages...
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