Food safety MEPs have reiterated their support for introducing mandatory country of origin labeling of meat and milk, in a non-binding resolution voted on Tuesday 22nd March. Mandatory labeling would
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43% of people say they would buy fewer soft drinks if prices rose by 20 per cent, according to a ComRes poll commissioned by Diabetes UK. The poll, conducted in
Polymeric protective packaging specialist CSP Technologies has acquired Maxwell Chase Technologies, a US-based producer of absorbent and non-absorbent packaging solutions for the food industry. The acquisition is CSP’s first deal
Over 30 products in Santa Maria’s Tex-Mex range have been given a clean and bold new look to help drive category growth. The brand has modified the wrappings and recipes across
Starbucks will offer a 50p discount to customers if they bring in their own cup, in response to the publicity surrounding paper coffee cups. The two-month trial starts next month
Foods that contain Red 40, Yellow 5, or other synthetic food dyes should bear a label warning parents that the dyes can adversely affect children’s behaviour, according to the US
Tetra Pak have announced that the world’s largest capacity food processing homogenizer has gone into operation with its first customer. The Tetra Pak Homogenizer 500 can produce up to 63,600 liters per hour,
USA-based Sealed Air has made its Bubble Wrap IB protective packaging solution commercially available across the globe. The bubble wrap packaging maker’s inflatable packaging helps in creating right-sized packages that
Birmingham-based Tofu King, producer of bean curd products for the oriental food market in the UK, has installed a Semi-Automatic Dataweigh (SDW) multi-functional scale from Yamato. Yamato was selected because
Belvoir Fruit Farms is encouraging the nation to raise a very cordial glass to Her Majesty the Queen on her 90th birthday with a limited edition of their original Elderflower
Burn-On is a term used in the food industry when a product sticks and subsequently starts to burn onto the side of the vessel. This is a constant issue for
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published the results of a Total Diet Study carried out to assess the dietary exposure of the Irish population to a number
Research has showed that 50% of shoppers consciously try to avoid artificial additives, with colourings typically being at the top of their blacklist. More than one third of consumers would even
The UK’s Public Health England (PHE) has published its new Eatwell Guide which shows the revised proportions of the food groups that help consumers meet official advice and nutrient requirements.
PGP International (part of ABF Ingredients) are applying their strengths in extrusion to functional formulas with a 90% soy protein crisp that delivers an optimum 6.25 grams of soy protein
A new survey, commissioned by chicory specialist Sensus, has revealed that reducing sugar intake is emerging as a key concern amongst many European consumers: more than 60% of those surveyed
Design agency Biles Inc has created a wine label for wine producer and distributor Boutinot’s new “monstrously good” pinot grigio from Italy. The wine is called Il Badalisc – named
Uflex, in collaboration with a foreign technology partner, has developed Flexfresh equilibrium modified atmospheric packaging (EMAP), which can extend the shelf life of fresh produce. Several packaging solutions for fresh
Print and Form ™, just one of the latest packaging and print innovations from Discovery Flexibles Ltd are fully printed thermoformed trays developed in collaboration with a leading UK thermoforming
GELITA, the world’s leading manufacturer of collagenous proteins, returns to Vitafoods Europe (Geneva, Switzerland, 10–12 May) to showcase the latest
Producers of specialty cheeses, such as Raclette, Comte and Centel, can benefit from increased shelf life and more flexibility in
The Kraft Heinz Company has teamed up with the New York office of strategic brand design agency, Bulletproof, to create
Nigerian Breweries has commissioned packaging manufacturer PET Engineering to extend its Climax, Amstel Malta and Maltina brand packaging to PET.
RAP’s pioneering Modified Atmosphere (MA) carton packaging has been held in the highest esteem after being awarded the coveted 2016
Belvoir Fruit Farms has launched a new Cucumber & Mint Pressé, which is currently available from Asda. Made with juice
Manufacturer of plant-based specialty ingredients Naturex is launching INGENIUM, an Open Innovation Initiative with the goal of advancing technological breakthroughs
Austrian packaging company Alpla has signed a partnership agreement with Egyptian plastic bottle and closure manufacturer Taba Group to form new a
Jameson and Pearlfisher have collaborated with Dublin street artist James Earley to create the 2016 Jameson limited edition St Patrick’s
T Plus drinks are set to undergo a brand and product relaunch. The independent tea company produce antioxidant packed green
Dry and non chemical, the packaging sterilization equipment from Claranor is dedicated to ESL products > 60 days. An innovative
One of the UK’s leading producers of plastic packaging, Nampak recently concluded a lease on 6,100sqm of industrial space at
Fonterra has reduced its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2015/16 season from NZ$4.15 per kgMS to $3.90 per kgMS.
The Transfrigoroute International AGM, to be held this year in London will see a gathering of around 200 business owners
The common meeting point for the developed food ingredients industry of Asia and Europe, Fi Istanbul 2016 is organized in
Natural sweeteners company GLG Life Tech has announced that, in partnership with Mycotechnology, it is launching P-Pro Plus, which it
IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging solutions, has announced its new wood grain reusable plastic container (RPC) has entered the
Robotics and automation has prospered in many manufacturing industries but there has been limited progress in food production because of
Probi has signed an agreement with the Swedish biotech company, Probac, to acquire a license for two probiotic strains for
The project EPS-FISH to recycle expanded polystyrene wastes from fresh fish packages finished in late December 2015 with good results.
Irvine, California-based cottage cheese company good culture has announced that it has closed a $2.1 million strategic financing round with
Higher food prices, a significant boost in greenhouse gas emissions due to land use change and major loss of forest
After having supplied sustainable palm-based emulsifiers for some years, Palsgaard has announced it is now also able to deliver a
According to a recent blog post by Virginia Lee, Senior Beverages Analyst at Euromonitor International, bottled water volumes continue to
A rapidly growing number of the UK’s 10,500 fish and chip shops are opting for higher quality and sustainable corrugated
US-based Combi Packaging System has developed a new packaging machine that is designed specifically for the craft brewery industry. The
With the co-operation of their new agent in India, Vedic Systems, Kliklok has successfully secured an order for two fully
Mondelēz International will seek to drive growth for retailers with the addition of new price-marked packs (PMPs) to its Boost
In an initiative aimed at improving food presentation and environmental performance, the new version of the iconic KFC bucket, developed
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