UK Archives - FoodChain Magazine https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/tag/uk/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:18:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://foodchainmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/10/fc-150x150.png UK Archives - FoodChain Magazine https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/tag/uk/ 32 32 Convenience is key when it comes to attracting customers seeking on-the-go snacks  https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/convenience-is-key-when-it-comes-to-attracting-customers-seeking-on-the-go-snacks/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:18:11 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=29031 In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the popularity of plant-based snacking. This trend is driven by

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]]> In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the popularity of plant-based snacking. This trend is driven by a combination of factors including consumer health consciousness, environmental concerns, ethical considerations, and innovative product development. One of the primary drivers behind the growth of plant-based snacking is the ever-increasing belief that plant-based foods are a…

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]]> Asda and Tesco among leaders using digital tool to aid food security https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/asda-and-tesco-among-leaders-using-digital-tool-to-aid-food-security/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:14:28 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=26184 A new digital application that manages the health and productivity of UK’s soil quality has launched The buzzword of the

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]]> A new digital application that manages the health and productivity of UK’s soil quality has launched The buzzword of the decade is sustainability. Food security constitutes a significant part of that drive. Inconsistent food supply threatens the viability of future generations. Rising costs and increased soil degradation have significantly impacted the UK’s agricultural sector.

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]]> Subway declares biggest menu change since 1965 https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/subway-declares-biggest-menu-change-since-1965/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:12:29 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=26186 The sandwich-making king is launching a whole new way to Subway – but is it the right mood? Subway is

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]]> The sandwich-making king is launching a whole new way to Subway – but is it the right mood? Subway is on a mission to grow its business and that means change. The billion-dollar company has announced it is launching a new Subway Series menu. The offering evolution represents Subway’s biggest menu change in 58 years. The move is part of the brand’s wide strategic growth plan…

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]]> Decarbonization has “no single solution,” says Tetra Pak https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/decarbonization-has-no-single-solution-says-tetra-pak/ Tue, 09 May 2023 14:51:25 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=25993 A new report outlines the importance of decarbonizing UK food systems ahead of net zero future Findings published by Tetra Pak

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]]> Findings published by Tetra Pak shows that more than a third (36 percent) of senior decision-makers in the food and beverage industry think sustainable packaging and decarbonization is important. However, significantly, 41 percent are hindered by ongoing disruption to supply chains. This has created a catch-22 for industry leaders. Raw materials shortages and price increases are key…

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]]> Meat-free giant Quorn offers protein to other manufacturers https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/meat-free-giant-quorn-offers-protein-to-competitors/ Tue, 09 May 2023 14:18:13 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=25981 Mycoprotein is a meat-free protein made from a naturally occurring fungus, and its popularity has exploded thanks to brands like

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]]> But that popularity is now surely set to increase. Quorn’s parent company, Marlow Ingredients, will make its plant-based protein available to other meat-free food and beverage manufacturers. The roll-out will begin with an initial focus in Europe, though it is set to expand internationally. It will be fulfilled by new ingredients unit, divisiMon. Quorn is the number one meat-free brand…

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]]> Vertical farming: an answer to £6 billion reliance on food imports? https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/vertical-farming-an-answer-to-6-billion-reliance-on-food-imports/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:22:27 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=25875 The UK has an overall £6 billion deficit for fruit and vegetables – indoor farming infrastructure promises to reduce the

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]]> Days of big open fields supplying the nation with crops might be behind us. Vertical farming methods – shielded from weather and disease indoors – like those championed by Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) could be the future. IGS claims it can help future-proof food production and make the UK self-sufficient through home-grown vertical farming technology. This would mean Britain would no…

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]]> In proving that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, Brothers Drinks has continued over 300 years of family heritage https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/in-proving-that-the-apple-doesnt-fall-far-from-the-tree-brothers-drinks-has-continued-over-300-years-of-family-heritage/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:45:56 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=25718 FROM THE TREE It’s incredibly rare for a family trade to make it past five or ten generations, let alone

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]]> It’s incredibly rare for a family trade to make it past five or ten generations, let alone 14. This is where the ancestry behind Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd (Brothers) is currently at. Matthew, Jonathan, Francis and Daniel are the four Showering brothers who founded the company in 1992. In maintaining the family tradition of cider-making, which has been its mainstay of income since 1658…

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]]> Soreen, the champion of feel-good nutrition, is on a mission to feed the nation responsibly https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/soreen-the-champion-of-feel-good-nutrition-is-on-a-mission-to-feed-the-nation-responsibly/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:27:20 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=25706 Loaf thy neighbor A Danish Entrepreneur by the name of John Rahbek Sorensen founded Soreen in 1938. The company is

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]]> A Danish Entrepreneur by the name of John Rahbek Sorensen founded Soreen in 1938. The company is famous for its malt loaf, which was as popular from its initial introduction as it is today. Despite being acquired by a number of different owners over the years: Imperial Bakeries, Warburtons, and, currently, the Samworth Brothers Group, the company’s soft and sticky mainstay has always been proudly…

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]]> Roadchef; from serving 52 million customers over the counter, to serving over £4 million to customers in need https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/roadchef-from-serving-52-million-customers-over-the-counter-to-serving-over-4-million-to-customers-in-need/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:50:34 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=25636 Here to serve Roadside service staff are always there for people in their hour of need. We have all breathed

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]]> Roadside service staff are always there for people in their hour of need. We have all breathed a sigh of relief on seeing a sign mapping the way to the next available services. Whether you’re tired, hungry or thirsty, these guardians of the motorway can be relied on, all over the country, around the clock. It’s truly a blessing that companies, such as Roadchef, manage posts across the UK…

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]]> Rising up the high street baking scene with Wenzel’s The Bakers – a sweet glimpse into a well-proven business model https://foodchainmagazine.com/news/rising-up-the-high-street-baking-scene-with-wenzels-the-bakers-a-sweet-glimpse-into-a-well-proven-business-model/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:37:42 +0000 https://foodchainmagazine.com/?p=25630 IT’S A WONDERFUL LOAF The weather is beginning to turn cold, and darkness is creeping further and further into the

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]]> The weather is beginning to turn cold, and darkness is creeping further and further into the morning of millions as they hurry to work to break free from the impending rush hour. Orange lights separate this cold morning from others, though, and they spell: Wenzel’s The Bakers (Wenzel’s). The business behind the characteristic orange façade and the warming smell of freshly baked bread emanating…

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