Mar 7, 2019 | News, Retailing
The bakery chain Greggs has said that the publicity for its vegan sausage roll earlier this year has helped sales surge 9.6% in the seven weeks to 16th February. The snack, which is made from the meat substitute quorn, launched at the start of the year, coinciding...
May 14, 2018 | Ingredients, News, Retailing
Dutch manufacturer Vivera has launched what it claims to be the first 100% plant-based steak to the market which will be sold in Tesco stores across the UK. From 21st May, Tesco will be selling the Vivera Veggie Steak for £2.99 across 460 stores across the UK. This is...
May 7, 2018 | Ingredients, News
French delegates have decided that vegetarian and vegan products may no longer contain ‘meaty’ name supplements or names that imply animal origin. It was decided at the end of April that marketing non-meat products with ‘meat language’ could confuse...
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,...
