The Takeaway - May 2023
Welcome to the May edition of The Takeaway! The month of many Bank Holidays may be over but we’re on the fast track to Summer now, and while we wait for it to kick in let’s catch up on these stories that have had the UK food industry talking this month…
Plant-based brands raise alarm over alt-dairy marketing guidance
Greenpeace and plant-based Manufacturers are at odds with the dairy industry over a proposed ban of words like ‘mylk’ to sell dairy-alternative products. The Grocer has the story...
Read the whole story here.
Millions to take home more cash as new law on tipping passes
The new Tipping Bill has been given Royal Assent - gov.uk’s website explains how more than 2 million workers are now to have their tips protected…
Read the whole story here.
Heinz Is Launching A Condiment Machine That Lets You Make 200 Different Sauce Varieties
According to Delish magazine, condiment giant Heinz are expected to launch the new sauce machine at the US’s 2023 National Restaurant Association Show and hope they’ll be in restaurants by the end of 2023.
Read the whole story here.
The big idea: why we need a new definition of junk food
Now that ultra-processed products make up 60% of our diet and we’re starting to know the damage they cause, should we redefine junk food? That’s the question posed by the Guardian this month...
Read the whole story here.
UK finance minister to meet food manufacturers to discuss high prices
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt is to meet with food Manufacturers next week, and as reported by Reuters, he plans to raise concerns about the surge in food prices and discuss ways to ease the strain on families.
Download the report here.
