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8 September 2020
What will Halloween 2020 look like for confectionery manufacturers?
With so many people in fear of Covid-19, how will the confectionery industry manage this intolerance of strangers who could pose a threat of infection.
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7 September 2020
Kellogg’s targets video gamers with Minecraft Cereal
This August, in the US, Kellogg’s has released a limited-edition Minecraft-themed cereal to bring a bit of joy to game-lovers or to people in need of some entertainment in the...
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27 August 2020
Scottish aquaculture under threat as major salmon producer Mowi expects job losses
Scotland’s biggest farmed salmon producer, Mowi, has announced potential future job losses, which could threaten the nation's aquaculture industry in the long term.
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26 August 2020
Societal awareness is selling so much ice cream for Ben and Jerry’s
Ben and Jerry's has one of the most well-actioned social media presences in the world. Compared to brands like Halo Top and Haagen-Dasz, Ben and Jerry's has a history in...
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25 August 2020
KFC’s alternative proteins: what are they up to?
Why is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), a famously chicken-specific foodservice brand, embracing alternative protein, and will it work? With the interest in and uptake of plant-based meats only on the...
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24 August 2020
Unilever to use geo-technology to tackle the ‘first mile’
Unilever, one of the world’s largest buyers of palm oil, looks set to implement new geo-location technology to make its palm oil supply chains more transparent and sustainable as part...
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3 August 2020
Covid-19: Snacking in the ‘new normal’ continues to be at home
According to GlobalData’s Covid-19 recovery week 4 consumer survey, 37% of consumers globally claimed that they will eat less* snacks outside of home as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic....
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20 July 2020
The ice cream wars: how Unilever froze out its competitors
Summer technically started in the UK on 20 June, but for many it started on 4 July, with the emancipation of Britain from a long lockdown which appeared to envelop...
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17 July 2020
Covid-19 and lockdown are steering consumers to plant-based alternatives
The meat industry is facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, with slaughterhouses and meat plants becoming super-spreader sites, high prices and supermarket shortages. Are consumers willing to try plant-based alternatives...
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30 June 2020
Consumer love for peanut butter is spreading across the UK
Nut-based spreads can be used as an ingredient or a topping. It is also a rich source of protein, fat and fibre. And, unsurprisingly, the most popular nut-based spread, both...