Owner of Slug & Lettuce to charge more at peak hours
Reports claim that Stonegate Group, the owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates Pubs, will use “dynamic pricing,” which means it will charge more for drinks at busy times. Stonegate Group owns popular pub chains Slug & Lettuce and Yates. According to the latest reports, it has announced that its customers will pay more…
Finnish liquid gold: Kyrö Distillery’s award-winning whisky journey
Miika Lipiainen, the co-founder of Kyro Distillery Company, pours a glass to celebrate the history of Isokyro’s Finnish rye whiskey haven, which blends tradition, innovation, and community spirit. In the peaceful landscapes of Ostrobothnian, a town called Isokyro in North-Western Finland has an old dairy located next to the Kyro River. The heart…
FSA warns glycerol in slush-ice drinks “not suitable for under-fours”
The FSA issued a new industry guideline, which states that glycerol should not be used in the slush-ice drink sold to children under four years of age. The Food Standards Agency (FSA), in an advisory to the industry, has published voluntary industry guidelines on the use of glycerol as a preservative in slush…
Recall Roundup: Choking hazards and labelling errors
This edition of Recall Roundup looks at the UK food and beverage recalls, including those with incorrect labeling. Choking Hazards Oriental Foods Distributor in the UK is recalling its two jelly cups because they contain “unauthorised ingredients” such as Carrageenan and Konjac. They are not allowed as ingredients in jelly candy because they…
Could drinking muscadine wine improve aging skin?
According to the findings of a recent study, dealcoholized wines can improve skin elasticity for women of middle age. According to a recent study, women who drink two glasses of decoholized muscadine daily have “significant improvements” in their skin’s elasticity and retention of water compared to those who consume a placebo. Researchers who…
Nestlé opens factory doors for “Behind the beans” campaign
Nestle UK & Ireland launched a corporate campaign called ‘Nescafe behind the Beans,’ aimed at increasing consumer awareness and building trust. Nestle UK and Ireland launched a six-week campaign called ‘Nescafe behind the beans’ to increase consumer trust and awareness about its coffee expertise. With We are pleased to feature Bio-Rad, Bruker, Co…
Experts question nutritional value of toddler ‘formulas’
The AAP reviewed the nutritional value and found that toddler formulas “lacked standard composition and nutrition requirements.” The American Academy of Pediatrics recently reviewed a variety of toddler formulas that are being marketed as a healthy alternative to human milk and infant formula. However, these drinks “lack the standard composition and nutritional requirements.”…
Could this drink replace alcohol for good?
David Orren, CEO of GABA Labs and Founder, speaks with New Food to mark Sober Oct. about how SENTIA GABA Spirits give adult consumers the “positive feel” of alcohol-free drinking. Macmillan Cancer Support has now entered Sober October, or ‘Soctober.’ This is a month in which consumers over 18 years of age are encouraged to…
Recall Roundup: Allergen labelling edition
Recall Roundup, our latest installment of Recall Roundup, looks at the food and beverage recalls that occurred in the U.K. and U.S. over the past week. Undeclared allergens In the past week, there have been many recalls of food and beverages due to labels that incorrectly list allergens. Heathwick Ltd. is recalling Saugatuck…
Percent of wedding guests opt for alcohol-free drinks, study finds
A study found that 24 percent of adult wedding guests choose alcohol-free beverages when they celebrate with their family. A recent study found that many brands are now creating low/no-alcohol drinks. In the UK, 24 percent of wedding guests choose alcohol-free beverages to celebrate their marriage. The Gilchrist Collection – the UK’s biggest wedding venue…