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The article discusses the main food concerns of consumers in Great Britain, according to Mintel.

The article focuses on the potential of seaweed as anti-obesity ingredient in Great Britain.

The article reports on launch of a chocolate pancake and tortilla from Honeytop Specialty Foods in Great Britain.

The article reports on the compensation sought by the workers of former Dairy Farmers of Britain Ltd. (DFB) from the government in Great Britain.

The article reports on the launch of a research project by the University of Sheffield that will investigate how the policy on the salt, fat and sugar content of foods has changed the practices of food manufacturers in Great Britain.

The article reports on the view of Adrian Williams, senior business analyst at grocery think-tank IGD, on the insufficiency of brand names to attract shoppers in Great Britain.

The article focuses on the need for the meat processing industry in Great Britain to use the best advertising for meat in products to provide the public with information on where their meat is produced, according to Paul Kelly of Kelly Turkeys. He states the use of social media to reach consumers and provide them with information on the processing of the product. He adds that through social media, consumers can vote the worst offenders on the issue of manufacturers that mislead food labelling.

The article reports on the plan of Great Britain-based soft drink manufacturer A.G. Barr PLC in closing its production site in Mansfield in 2011.

The article offers information on a new range of bakery shortenings launched by ingredients supplier SpringThyme Oils Ltd. that have been infused with spices and herbs and promise the functionality of hard fats mixed with liquid oils.

The article reports on the downsizing of jobs in the meat industry in Great Britain. It states that Donegal Meat Processors Ltd. has decided to cut 70 jobs at its processing plant in Ireland in February 2010 because its boning hall operations will be transferred in Northern Ireland. It mentions that turkey processor Bernard Matthews Farms Ltd. has won the planning permission to extend two buildings at its site in Suffolk, England. Also mentioned is Vion Food Group's announcement of 180 jobs.

The article focuses on the perspectives of Liberal Democrat shadow Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) secretary Tim Farron on supermarket ombudsman in Great Britain. He urges that an ombudsman should be as aggressive as the Office of Communications (Ofcom). Speaking at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) conference in February 2010, he warned that an ombudsman could be counterproductive if carefully not implemented.

The article reports on the strategic partnerships among various Dutch ingredient manufacturers and research institutes to fight against obesity through a project that will be subsidized by The Netherlands' Ministry of Economic Affairs. It states that the project aimed to develop and produce healthier food products and ingredients that will offset the negative health risks of the disease. Among these organizations involved include Zijerveld, Newtricious BV and the University of Twente.

The article reports on the British food manufacturer Muddy Boots Real Foods Ltd. which seeks larger food manufacturer to distribute its grass fed Aberdeen Angus beef products across Great Britain. It states that the small firm was started by the couple Miranda Ballard and Roland Ballard in December 2008 dedicated to create naturally-reared beef products. The company also produces beef casserole, cottage pie and lasagna.

The article reports on the move of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. to rebuild its brand after a listeria outbreak killed 23 consumers in August 2003 in Canada.

The article reports on the launch of formulated ice lollies that claim to soothe away the symptoms of morning sickness according to their creator Denise Soden.

The article reports on the installation of cold plasma technology which is intended to kill pathogens in the air and on the surface areas of processing plants in Great Britain.

The article reports on views of Geoff Eaton, chief executive officer of Uniq PLC, on the potential of suppliers to remain unable to get credit insurance to cover their trade with Uniq.

The article reports that products with added vitamins and minerals will flourish over the next few years in Great Britain.

The article explores the new method at Arla Foods Inc. which would analyze the impact of processing conditions on the microstructure and sensory attributes of fresh cheese in Great Britain.

The article discusses a three-year research project which aims to determine the effects of fruit juice processing on health and polyphenol levels in drinks in Great Britain. Paul Kroon of the Institute of Food Research stated that the project will examine the usefulness of anthocyanins in juice drinks for preventing cardiovascular diseases. It notes that the project will explore how anthocyanins break down during fruit juice processing.

The article evaluates the Lyle's Golden Syrup flapjack mini bites from Bakemark.

The article reports on the call for a supermarket ombudsman by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) to the government in Great Britain. It mentions NFU head of economics and international affairs Tom Hind who claimed that Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is expected to make an announcement in November 2009. It is stated that Hind believed that it is time for the government to step in and end the abusive relationships between retailers and suppliers.

The article reports on the increase in insolvency rates in food and drink processors department in Great Britain. It notes that industry insolvencies increased 18% in September 2009 compared to 2008. It mentions that price wars, high input costs, and lack of risk management strategies are among the cited reasons for the increase. Global information services company Experian reveals that 13 food manufacturing companies in Great Britain filed for insolvency claims out of 5,000.

The article reports on the significance of the Federation House Commitment (FHC) deal signed by approximately 40 food and drink firms worldwide. It mentions that the FHC agreement is an initiative jointly developed by Envirowise and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) to furnish companies with a systematic method in improving water efficiency. Some of the water saving tips mentioned include rainwater harvesting, switching to dry cleaning operations, and running staff education programmes.

The article forecasts the continued increase of milling price due to lower wheat harvest and poor exchange rates in Great Britain. It predicts that this will make the imported European and North American wheat more expensive. The U.S. National Farmers' Union (NFU) estimates that wheat harvest decreased on a five year average. It points out that imported supplies and increased exports are attributed to poor weather and adverse exchange rates.

The article reports on the unhealthy effect of new energy drink launches notwithstanding the constant media criticism of much taurine, sugar and caffeine within them. Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) notes that these drinks proliferated in the global economy between 2004 and 2009. Mintel's research shows that caffeine was present in almost all of these energy drinks. It finds out that vitamin B6 is present in about 22% and guarana at 12% in new product launches.

The article forecasts the continued growth in consumer interest in retroactive brands despite the uncertainty of the economy's future in Great Britain. Marketing director Kate Waddell notes that consumers tend to take positive view of the past as they hit harder times. It points out that much of the branded activity in food industry is directed to drinks, confectionery and comfort foods.

The article focuses on Cheryl Bouchier, new product development technologist at Dorset Cereals Ltd. Bouchier develops concepts, test new ingredients and designs recipes before the products were presented to a trained taste panel and examined to examine the duration of product's shelf-life. She says that the Dorset launched expensive cereals such as Honey Granola and Fantastically with good quality food made affordable for consumers.

The article reports on the need for food manufacturers to use ingredients that appeal to parents to succeed in the growing children's food and drinks market in Great Britain. It presents the report "Children's food and drinks in Europe-a guide to markets, products and innovation 2nd edition" from Leatherhead Food Research Ltd. (LFR) which discusses strategies for targeting parents. It highlights prominent brands in the food industry, including Nestlé SA, Kellogg Co. and Unilever.

The article reports on the move of food processors and retailers to launch sustainable products to respond the issues on food security and depleted fish stocks in Great Britain. It says that Cumbrian Seafoods Ltd. partnered with Asda Group Ltd. and Flatfish Ltd. to introduce a responsibly sourced lemon sole fillet and pan-ready lemon sole. It adds that the government began its first food security assessment to discuss a sustainable food system and the role of food in greenhouse gas emissions.

The article discusses the findings of a report from Investec Securities regarding the prices of food-based raw materials. The report showed that the increase in population will keep raw materials prices above average. It predicted that the prices will not return to the lows seen in 2007 despite the increase in population and dairy and meat consumption in China and India.

The article reports on the move of the former employees of Dairy Farmers of Britain Ltd. (DFB) to fight for their compensation in Great Britain. It says that the receivers of DFB have decided not to stop a protective award that could generate thousands of pounds of compensation for the employees. It notes that the employees could receive up to 90 days' pay as well as unpaid holiday and other claims if their effort will succeed.

The article reports on the call of doctor Alf Game of the British Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to researchers to focus on new technologies that increase animal and crop productivity. He stresses that advance science can bring the levels of production at the same reduces environmental impact of greenhouse gas emission. He suggests to re-evaluate the irradiation methods and to pursue public dialogue on the application of nanotechnology in the food industry.

The article looks at the tea production at the Tregothnan estate in Cornwall, England. It relates that the Tregothnan estate is the first commercial grower of tea in Great Britain producing a relatively small amount of tea. Jonathan Jones, the estate's garden director, mentions that they have been planning to open a centre for tea education and to develop a manufacturing method about tea production.

The article reports on the experiment of pomegranate powder as a salt content reducing agent conducted by the Authentic Food Co. Ltd. in Great Britain. According to Lee Tynan, food innovation and development controller of Authentic Food, pomegranate powder works well in Indian meals that made it possible to reduce the salt content without affecting the food taste. 90% of the Authentic Food products now come under the amber category, 7% in green and 3% in red.

The article reports on the move of stew maker company Stewed! in hiring commercial kitchens to launch a fresh range of stews into a national retailer in England. According to Alan Rosenthal, marketing director of Stewed!, engagement in commercial kitchens can refrain them in making huge investment in their premises. Stewed! hired kitchens from the London, England-based The Olive Grows.

The article focuses on the claims that strengthening food chain relationships is essential in securing log-term supplies in Great Britain. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) stated that poor food chain relations weaken the production and supply of food. The NFU noted that retail suppliers suffering from a weak contractual relations and short-term attitudes experienced a lack of confidence.

The article reports on the call of food industry bodies for the government to help exporters suffering from reduced or withdrawn credit insurance in Great Britain. It notes that the government plans to help exporters under its domestic trade credit insurance scheme. However, Charlotte Lawson of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said that the scheme makes exporters less competitive against foreign suppliers. The FDF urged the government for an extension of the scheme until 2010.

The article reports on an alternative business plan for Diageo PLC which could curtail hundreds of proposed job cuts in Scotland. It states that various Scottish bodies have been working to avoid job cuts. According to John Swinney, finance secretary of the Scottish government, they must work for the progress of an alternative business proposal as they have requested the financial information behind Diageo's original decision to conduct job cuts.

The article reports on the unstable exchange rates wear down profits for food manufacturers and taking away at limits. Banks get ample profit and margin from exchange rate deals during the process of making or receiving global payments. Charles Purdy states, Smart Currency Exchange director, banks profit from poor trade rates and fail to assist on the savings to fix it so that budgets are maintained. A range of evasion services are offered to small and medium size companies in the food industry.

The article reports on the statement of David Peters, chocolate development manager at Cadbury that premiumisation is a more beneficial scheme than competing on price. It is also stated that contending on price with grocery own-label and other products is not a good strategy. In addition, David Peters also mentions that Cadbury premiumised its chocolate bars by making a fair trade variant.

The article reports on the campaign of food company Northumberland Foods Ltd., which offers positive news for struggling food and drink companies in Great Britain. Based on the new rules of the European Commission, beleaguered companies in the food industry are entitled to financial aid in light of the ongoing recession. Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Fiona Hall supported the campaign of the said company.

The article reports that the U.S. is ahead of Great Britain in the use of nanotechnology for new product development in the food technology industry. According to food technology expert Sheri Schellhaass, the U.S. is leading in the field, followed by China, Japan, and India. It is being estimated that the value of nanotechnology applications in the food industry worldwide will rise from $0.5bn to $6bn by 2012. U.S. is said to spend around $1.5bn annually on research related to nanotechnology.

The article focuses on the acquisition of the company Newcastle Productions' former factory producing frozen food under the brand Findus by the property firms Smart Properties and Factory Leasing. The step followed Newcastle's entry into administration in 2009. Both property firms acquired the North Tyneside, England based site and its assets in December 2008. Newcastle mentions the sale as the best possible outcome for creditors despite the fire that damaged the facility.

The article focuses on the Export Credit Reinsurance Scheme comprising of the revised credit insurance top-up plans proposed by Great Britain's government to support food and drink exporters facing reduced credit insurance. The government offered the proposal after the Department for Business, Enterprise and Reguiatory Reform (BERR) faced criticism for not providing enough support for struggling firms. It cites needs to support the businesses suffering from low demand for their products.

The article focuses on the product research of a plant that substitutes sugar and fat in foods conducted by Ulrick & Short and Appetizing Innovation, ingredient comapnies, in Great Britain. Director Andrew Ulrick of Ulrick & Short remarks that the company aims in introducing innovative natural products in the market. Ulrick adds that the company sets its eyes on clean-label functional ingredients.

The article reports on the failure of new product launches in Great Britain. It notes that amid the economic recession, manufacturers found it difficult in marketing their new products. Emilie Coles, director of TNS Magasin, remarks that discounts overkill the competition in supermarkets making it hard for the new product to excel.

The article offers updates on United Biscuits' (UB) plans to offshore administrative functions to India. An Early Day Motion in the British parliament have been initiated by the Members of the Parliament for UB's reconsideration. If the relocation is enforced, hundreds will lose their jobs and the UB's admin department in Binns Road, Liverpool, England will be closed.

The article reports on the launching of sodium chloride replacement by several ingredient suppliers in Great Britain to prevent heart disease. Givaudan has developed a new and improved method of replacement, completing several projects with manufacturers in 2008. In addition, ingredients supplier DSM has launched Maxarite Delite in a bid to reduce salt levels in processed and cream cheese by up to 50%.

The article forecasts the market performance of wheat-, gluten-, and milk-free food in Great Britain. According to market research company Mintel, this free from market will double in size to reach an estimated £354 million by the end of 2012. This is the result of consumer confusion between what is a true food allergy and food tolerance.