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NewsManuka fraud breakthrough as scientists create ‘fingerprinting’ test
Researchers have developed a “fingerprint” test after establishing signature compounds that are unique to authentic manuka honey
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NewsBrits urged to Save Santa's Sherry this Christmas as sales of fortified wine plummet
Fortified wine sales have halved over the past decade
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NewsNestlé loses EU trademark battle over Kit Kat shape
An EU court ruling in favour of a Cadbury appeal means Nestlé could lose its EU trademark for the distinctive shape
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NewsPink Panther wafer supplier Rivington Biscuits fails as Brexit bites
The own-label biscuit supplier behind the Pink Panther branded wafers has collapsed, with the loss of 99 jobs
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NewsNew deal between AB InBev and C&C Group welcomed by the City
The new partnership will see AB InBev take over responsibility for the sale and trade marketing of C&C Group’s cider brands
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NewsSteve Chantry to take up Kraft Heinz commercial director role
Birds Eye’s UK marketing director will join Kraft Heinz in March
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NewsChaucer acquired by Japanese instant food maker Nagatanien
The deal will see Chaucer, which produces freeze-dried fruit & veg for global blue-chip clients such as Kellogg’s, Unilever, Nestlé and Starbucks, continue its push into the US, as well as opening up the Japanese market.
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NewsConfectionery suppliers missing a trick at Halloween
Volume sales of Halloween confectionery fell by 25.5% this year, says IRI
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NewsBirds Eye peas back on TV screens with Patsy Kensit
The ad comes 43 years after Kensit made her debut on British screens for the brand’s Peas Go Pop ad
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NewsSmirnoff #whatwebring YouTube advert survives complaints
Three complaints were submitted on behalf of the Youth Alcohol Advertising Council, but none were upheld
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NewsWine industry calls for support as Brexit drives up prices
An average bottle of wine coming from the EU would go up 29p, while wine from outside the EU would be 22p more expensive
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NewsFood and drink action plan targets £3bn boost in exports
Government targeting nine key markets across 18 countries with best potential for export growth
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NewsUnilever products disappear from Tesco website in prices row
Tesco declined to comment on speculation that Unilever had approached it with a demand for a 10% price increase
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NewsFruit Bowl sales fall on tough trading environment
Sales tumbled 11% at snacking brand Fruit Bowl in 2015 as volumes declined in the challenging grocery market.
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NewsNim's Fruit Crisps eyes new markets
Snacking brand Nim’s Fruit Crisps is targeting new export markets and expanding its range after securing £150,000 bank funding.
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NewsButterkist growth slows decline at Tangerine Confectionery
Booming sales of popcorn brand Butterkist has helped slow a decline in sales at parent Tangerine Confectionery.
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NewsBells Food Group doubles pastry capacity with first phase of £3.6m investment
The investment in new equipment allows Bells to compete for the first time for high volume, commercial pastry contracts.
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NewsFruit Bowl acquired by Pioneer Food Group in £7.5m deal
Wellness Foods has sold off its last remaining brand to South African cereal manufacturer Pioneer Food Group for £7.5m.
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NewsBakkavor reports good start to 30th year in business
Revenues nudge up 1.4% at Bakkavor to £415.8m in Q1 despite falling prices as the food manufacturer manges to shift more volume.
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NewsEU allergen rules cause spike in food recalls
Allergen-related recalls and withdrawals have jumped 60% since new laws were introduced