Jam, honey and chocolate spreads stick well with UK consumers The UK syrups and spreads market is dominated by jam and honey spreads. However, chocolate spreads are expected to gather pace, growing by...

Pic’s ‘artisan’ peanut butter launched in Australia New Zealand-based spreads manufacturer Pic’s has launched its ‘Really Good Peanut Butter’ in Australia. Pic’s said its peanut butter is...

Chris’ Dips launch new range of premium dips in terracotta pots Melbourne-based Mediterranean dips company Chris’ Dips has launched a new range of premium ‘heritage’ dips packaged in European terracotta...

Negative attitude towards sugar changes consumer choices, research The backlash against sugar has changed consumer attitudes is effecting global markets, according to a new report from global market research...

IXL launches new fruit spread sweetened with Stevia Food manufacturer SPC has introduced a “fruit spread for a new generation” under its IXL brand– the new IXL sweetened with Stevia range. SPC said...

Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods launches new range Based in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, producer of preserves, larder and chilli, Yarra Valley Gourmet Foods (YVGF), has launched a new range of gourmet “artisan”...

Home-brand margarine not popular with high-income grocery buyers Supermarket brands have made their mark in the margarine market, where they currently rank third (after traditional favourites Flora and...

Australian infants eat “excessive levels” of salt in foods, Deakin Uni study More than half of Australian toddlers have excessive salt intakes putting them at risk of high blood pressure, stroke and...

The FDA has approved the sweetener advantame for use in the US The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the new food additive, advantame, is safe for use as a general-purpose sweetener and...

Henry and Co Chia and Fruit spreads Jam and conserves producer Henry Jones & Co. has launched a new ‘Fruit and Chia’ range that combines fruits with the ‘superfood’ chia seed. Henry...