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Titan Brands was founded by Gavin McLean, a highly motivated commercial leader with more than 25 years of experience in the Food & Beverage sector. When you work with us, you'll get dedicated, focused support that's based on understanding your brand, your product, your values, and your opportunities. Have a key insight into the world of Food and Beverage by reading the latest news and..
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1y ago
Two years ago, we probably felt secure in our predictions for the Food and Beverage Industry. The future was looking good, with an increase in on-the-go purchases and a growing demand for ready meals. And yet, here we are in 2022 with all companies involved in the industry having to change their business models in order to meet new ways of eating and drinking – both at home and in cafes and restaurant.
What’s changed?
At the start of the pandemic, we saw a huge spike in demand for home delivery groceries – which was one of the safest ways to keep the cupboards stocked during lockdown. An in ..read more
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1y ago
Amid a number of issues affecting the food and drink supply chain, a recent survey by Lumina Intelligence revealed that a third of consumers were already thinking about buying their Christmas food and drink before the end of October.
The poll, which surveyed 1,000 British shoppers, showed that more than 50% were concerned about not being able to buy their usual quantity of Christmas food, and supermarkets have already seen a spike in frozen turkey sales as consumers protect themselves from what they perceive will be shortages closer to Christmas.
Factors driving early buying
There are severa ..read more
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1y ago
October 1st was World Vegetarian Day and November 1st is World Vegan Day – so what better time to celebrate the benefits of switching to a meat-free diet?
With increasing numbers of people becoming vegetarian or vegan – or at the very least cutting back on the amount of meat they eat, there’s a lot of focus on eating differently – and how to do it well. People choose vegetarian and vegan diets for a wide variety of reasons – including animal rights and environmental concerns and, provided you choose a healthy meat-free diet, there are lots of ways you can benefit.
The Benefits to You
If yo ..read more
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1y ago
This month is Organic September, a campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of using organic farming and animal-rearing methods, and the importance of choosing to buy organic when you can.
According to the Soil Association , the benefits of organic food production include:
Supporting biodiversity and wildlife
Helping to combat climate change
Creating the highest standards of animal welfare
Reduced exposure to pesticides
Eating organic produce is better for your health. Most traditional methods of growing food and rearing animals uses synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilisers or ..read more
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1y ago
Edible bugs are adopting stealth to ensure mainstream appetite appeal
Twenty years ago the very notion that raw fish would not only succeed on the UK high street but secure iconic supermarket status within Waitrose & Sainsburys would have been greeted with wide-eyed incredulity, even disdain and yet a growing appreciation for World Cuisine and constantly evolving food perceptions means that thankfully today’s ‘food innovation goalposts’ are forever moving.
Today, insect food is the latest HOT food trend to come under the spotlight and the background facts make compelling reading:
Ent ..read more
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1y ago
I’ve recently discovered that you ignore your gut at your peril. That’s because I was amazed at the improvements in my health, my sleep and my weight after paying a bit more attention to my gut. It’s definitely something I want to share, because looking after your gut can make a significant difference to your wellbeing.
Why is your gut important?
Your gut is responsible for putting your body into working order. As it breaks down the foods we eat, the gut absorbs nutrients that support key functions — from energy production to hormone balance, skin health to mental healt ..read more