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23 food companies have announced the launch of the Plant Based Foods Association, which is said to be the first trade group to represent the fast-growing $3.5 billion plant-based foods
KitoZyme has announced that it is now developing and marketing globally unique, patented wine treatment products, claiming that these natural solutions, made from mushroom extracts, are tempting oenologists from the
Macclesfield-based Direct Food Ingredients is celebrating its US office reaching nearly $1million in sales in its first year of trading. Launched just one year ago in February 2015, Direct Food
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) have announced that they are working together to create a joint global standard for certifying seaweed operations, saying that the
The demand for organic food is rising in many parts of the world. As many consumers think more about where their food comes from and what impact it has on
Greiner Packaging is supplying handy and sustainable packaging for Parmentine’s new ready-to-eat potato dish. The pre-washed potatoes are in a K3 cup that is wrapped in cardboard to reduce heat
Finnish pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso is investing €63m to increase consumer board and biomaterials capabilities in China and Sweden. Of the proposed investment, €31m will be spent on
As part of the Klöckner Pentaplast’s consistent effort in anticipating customer needs and developing innovative solutions, the company will introduce its newly developed PET-based technology for yogurt packaging clikPET at
Frutarom Health will showcase NutraT™, the next generation of all-natural antioxidants— with all the benefits of a healthy Mediterranean diet— for instant drinks. These powder formulas dissolve easily in water
DSM has announced the launch of its new Egg Yolk Pigmentation Guidelines and the addition of a new colour to YolkFan. YolkFan is said to provide a simple means of
During the last ten years, notes Campden BRI, sequencing of DNA has become cheaper and more productive than anyone could have imagined previously. Now microbiologists use powerful sequencing methods to
Lactium has launched a social media campaign to inform and connect with its consumers. The result of over ten years of research, Lactium is a milk protein hydrolysate that contains a
Packaging Automation (PA) recognises the upsurge in innovation within the food industry with many small businesses launching exciting fresh new brands. PA is keen to support and encourage this innovation
At this year’s Vitafoods, SternMaid will present its wide offer of services. These range from blending, drying and processing to a complete package that includes purchase of raw materials, co-packing,
Volumes of Fairtrade tea, coffee, cocoa and bananas all grew in the UK in 2015 as consumers showed support for Fairtrade, according to the organisation, and these increased volumes will,
Lallemand Inc and USA Yeast, LLC have announced the acquisition of the shares of Hattiesburg, Mississippi based USA Yeast, LLC by Lallemand. The addition of the Hattiesburg facility now provides
Hershey has partnered with Blommer Chocolate and Olam Cocoa to build a health centre in Cote d’Ivoire. The company also confirmed achieving its 50% certified and sustainable cocoa sourcing goal
Purity Soft Drinks has undertaken a major update of its Juiceburst brand of drinks, with a new bottle design and more prominent logo enhancing the range’s promise of a full
The effective packing of meat and poultry products brings a number of challenges. At IFFA, Ishida Europe will demonstrate its ability to devise tailored solutions appropriate to a variety of
For its line of 100% plant-based “Brotzeit” spreads, Tartex uses specially designed PermaSafe® packaging by Sonoco. This solution combines maximum convenience and long shelf life with an eye-catching appearance at
Bodega Matarromera has successfully completed the development of a new sustainable bottle for their wines. It is a packaging manufactured from bioplastic, specifically PLA, and it is the first bottle
Plastic packaging manufacturer PFF Packaging Group has strengthened its capabilities and product offering with the acquisitions of UK-based Intelligent Packaging
With the P 650 double chamber machine, MULTIVAC is expanding its BASELINE series to in-clude a model with particularly large
According to Nestlé, scientific evidence suggests that chilli peppers may help prevent weight gain, but you run the risk of
Demand for non-dairy ice cream is booming in Germany, as dairy alternatives are no longer strictly marketed to consumers with
Sensient notes that revision of the permitted Food Additives Regulation recently issued by the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Standardization Organization
The project team at Ishida Europe has devised what is claimed to be Europe’s fastest multihead weighing and packing line
To gain a final consumer it is nowadays no longer enough to pro-duce first-class products. In order to be successful,
The Seital Separation Technology product series brings with it decades of experience and technology that is based on in-depth understanding
A new study confirms that monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a concern for chefs of all levels, due to strong consumer
Indena has received what it describes as another important acknowledgement supporting the safety profile of its products. Its curcumin phospholipid
Kakadu Plum, an edible fruit produced by trees in the tropical woodlands of Australia, has emerged as a superfruit with
Nestlé Health Science has made a strategic investment of $42.5 million in Pronutria Biosciences (Cambridge, MA, USA). Pronutria is pioneering
Algatechnologies will highlight its all-natural AstaPure® line of astaxanthin products at VitaFoods 2016. One of the company’s newest products is
The Gourmet Food Wrap Company said the new size sheet has been launched in response to customer demand and is
Daesang Corporation, a leading food producer in South Korea, launched chilled ready meals produced with the Micvac microwave technology in
The current BEKUM packaging machine series, with its patented and proven C-frame closing unit for electrical and hydraulic closing actuators,
To meet the growing demand of its customers, family-run business Montgomery Waters has acquired an additional complete line solution from
According to AB Mauri North America, commercial bakers who desire authentic, old-fashioned bread products with modern benefits can now achieve
Free-from food brand Enjoy Life Foods has launched a new range of 5lb baking mixes specifically designed for the foodservice
A new report from beverage development consulting company MyDrink Beverages notes that functional sports drinks have been used by athletes
PGP International is promoting its expertise in pea proteins. The company says it has a track record of innovation and
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed an environmentally-friendly food packaging material that is free from chemical
Branding and packaging design consultant Cartils has redesigned Dutch beer brand Grolsch’s primary and secondary packaging to bring its new
Paris-based design agency Appartement 103 has joined forces with cognac house Hennessy to produce a new packaging design for its latest V.S.O.P
Two systems for decontaminating and protecting the sterility of parenteral nutrition solutions developed and designed by Telstar were recently installed
Two recent research studies in France and Spain demonstrate the superior antimicrobial properties of wood species such as pine and
RPC Bebo Plastik has extended its pioneering In-Mould Label Thermoforming (IML-T) technology and developed a concept that includes the production
GreenPalm, the certificate trading system that supports sustainable oil palm production, has introduced certificate traceability back to the individual originating
Dublin Chef, Steven McDonnell has been named Aramark’s Chef of the Year Ireland which was held recently as part of
Thinfilm Electronics has partnered with Constantia Flexibles to deliver pressure-sensitive labels utilising Thinfilm’s OpenSense near-field communication (NFC) technology to leading
With Industry 4.0 becoming a major topic in the meat industry, at IFFA 2016 the CSB group of companies will
Can maker Rexam has collaborated with Czech energy drinks brand Big Shock to create a range of limited-edition can designs