Archives for July 6, 2003

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Endurance ingredient for bread

Once valued so highly that it was used as a currency, an ancient seed rich in omega-3 fatty acids could soon be a novel food in Europe.

Thresher to sell food with booze

Thresher, the UK's leading alcoholic drinks retailer, is to begin offering consumers a range of upmarket ready meals to go with their wine following the acquisition of Leapingsalmon.com.

Crunchy and cholesterol-free

Small batch crisp manufacturer Jonathan Crisp claims to be the first UK crisp manufacturer to produce cholesterol-free crisps, looking to gain market share in the 'healthier' foods market.

Sheer glass

Allied Glass Containers has recently supplied UK-based beverage manufacturer G & J Greenall with new 1-litre and 700ml ultra lightweight spirit bottles. The new packaging will be used for the firm's Selekt and Moskova ranges of vodkas.

A cool idea

Coca-Cola has launched the Fridge Pack in Singapore, a product which the company believes could revolutionise drinks packaging.