Archives for October 11, 2015

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Eurofins plans to open 14 labs by mid-2017

By Joseph James Whitworth

Eurofins has provided an update halfway through its second program of start-up openings aimed at enlarging its footprint in its fastest-growing markets.

Aspen Foods U-turns on chicken recall

By Joseph James Whitworth

Aspen Foods has recalled more chicken after initially refusing to do so as products have been linked to Salmonella illnesses.

‘Elemis’ sugar replacer to revolutionise bakery industry

UK bakery market to grow by 9% by 2020

By Jenny Eagle

Ulrick & Short has sold its first sugar displacement product, ‘Elemis’, as it predicts the UK bakery market will grow by 9% by 2020.

Keep UK in EU, argues new campaign group

By Michael Stones

Britain will be better off within the EU, a new cross-party campaign group launched today, led by the chairman of online grocery business Ocado and former chief executive of Marks & Spencer Stuart Rose will argue.  

What is more important: Local or organic?

By Nathan Gray

Whether food is locally sourced is more important to consumers than whether it organic or not, according to new research conducted on organic and non-organic consumers in Germany. 

Space technology to boost food industry

By Laurence Gibbons

UK food manufacturers could benefit from £3.75M of funding to help develop innovative food production methods using satellite and space technology.