Cocoa producer Barry Callebaut has announced a strong start to the year with sales volume up 6.4%, and sales revenue up 13.3% in local currencies (3.8% in CHF). The company
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Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on UV-treated milk as a novel food
The supermarket giant said a number of products labelled as “Just Cook Chicken Breasts with Piri Piri sauce” actually contained chicken and bacon lattice instead – which includes milk and
The Polarity tumblers range is manufactured in the UK at Huhtamaki’s Gosport factory from recycled PET (RPET), a material derived from post-consumer recycled material such as carbonated water and PET
Web retailers prefer packaging their special products in solid board enriched with tomato plants. The “Verse Oogst Box”, an online ordering service from The Greenery for directly ordering fresh fruits
ADM and The Forest Trust (TFT) recently completed an initial assessment of ADM’s global palm oil and soybean supply chains — the first step toward full implementation of the No-Deforestation
Guilt-free sugary treats may be on the horizon. Scientists at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) have discovered an enzyme that can stop the toxic effects of sugar
EFSA has updated its advice for applicants seeking approval of health claims made on food products. As well as revising the general scientific guidance – which applies to health claims
Chinese chemicals group ChemChina has agreed to acquire KraussMaffei Group from Onex Corporation for a sum of €925m. KraussMaffei is a global manufacturer of high-quality machinery and systems for producing
The new line from Sidel, the leading global provider of PET solutions for liquid packaging, will allow the Caribbean bottler to boost production by an anticipated 40%, as well as
A bespoke dessert packing solution developed by RPC Superfos for Finnish dairy producer Valio Ltd has been awarded a WorldStar 2016, the pre-eminent international packaging awards organised by the World
Polymer Logistics, a leading provider of retail-ready packaging (RRP) solutions, will exhibit its effective product solutions for fresh produce at Fruit Logistica 2016; held between 3rd and 5th February 2016
As part of a commitment to remove artificial flavours and colours from artificial sources from all of its cereals by the end of 2017, General Mills is releasing its first
American food producer Pereg Natural Foods has developed a range of unique baking flours. The new line consists of almond flour, banana flour, buckwheat flour, coconut flour, quinoa flour and
Worldwide sales of organic foods have increased by leaps and bound in the past few years, notes HERZA, pointing out that, whereas a good $15 billion were generated with organically
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy — established under the leadership of America’s dairy producers and importers — has announced a 60-day stakeholder consultation period for the review of proposed
Two leading food packaging manufacturers have teamed up to create a premium range of patisserie cartons ideal for cakes, cream buns, gateaux and pastries. LINPAC and Graphic Packaging collaborated to
Adopting a high-fibre diet may not only benefit the microbial profile of the person consuming the diet but also their future children, according to a study in Nature. The findings
Food and drink research company Campden BRI has been certified as a Market Research Society (MRS) Partner Company. Campden says it is one of a few UK food and drink
Aloe vera fruit juice brand Simplee Aloe has been given a facelift by design agency Biles Inc., in a bid to capitalise on the growing demand for natural “super drinks”.
Ingredients company EHL Ingredients has predicted that nuts, grains and beans will soar in popularity, with 2016 forecast to be “a protein-packed” year. Additionally, sales of organic ingredients and medicinal herbs
Grocery shopping can be a source of frustration, temptation, even unnecessary snacking – and discount supermarket chain Aldi says is
Airedale Chemical Holdings Group has acquired ingredients distribution business Rigest, in a move that it said would “complement its portfolio
Corbion Purac is expanding its Verdad Avant line of clean label ingredients with the launch of Verdad Avanta C100, an
Ingredion has announced that it plans to invest approximately $30 million in Mexico to expand capacity at the company’s San
With the R 235 thermoforming packaging machine, MULTIVAC is pre-senting a new economic model for the packaging of sliced products.
Taking place in Cologne, Germany between 21 January – 3 February 2016, ProSweets is the world’s largest tradeshow for the
Packaging has to stand out on the shelf if it is to capture the customer’s interest. Packaging company Wipak has
Noting its belief that the world is fixated on new food solutions produced in accordance with an eco-friendly development, with
Chr. Hansen is to acquire the Nutrition Physiology Company (NPC) for $185m, and in doing so expand its business in
Döhler, the producer, marketer and provider of technology-based natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage
Nactis Flavours, the aromatic raw materials, flavours and aromatic ingredients expert, has just completed a new strategic acquisition with the aromatic raw
Vitafoods Europe, the global nutraceutical event, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year – and some of the ‘founding fathers’
TIC Gums has released the latest generation of TICAmulsion technology for high oil load emulsions, TICAmulsion 3020, developed to increase product stability, production
Bell Flavors & Fragrances announce the recertification of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) 7.2 Level 3 for thier manufacturing facility and corporate
Georgian researchers have found that pathogens, like salmonella, can survive for at least six months in cookies and crackers. The
New research by the University of Leeds in the UK suggests that drinking Concord grape juice daily can benefit certain
The Brewers QCheck Kit is an all-in-one solution that allows the checking of the entire brewing process starting from the
Xolution GmbH has successfully closed a €45m equity investment round with the Singapore-based equity fund Inventure Management Pte Ltd to
Packaging firm Sonoco has inaugurated a new packaging solutions studio in South Carolina, where experts will make use of the
Print and packaging company Qualvis has switched fully to the use of 100% low migration, food safe inks in their production process.
Snack manufacturers with high production outputs to pack and large orders to fulfil are among the most efficiency-orientated of modern
The Groovy Food Company has launched a new organic coconut flour. The new flour is gluten-free with a low GI level and naturally low
Functional ingredients manufacturer . The official wording for the claim is”chicory inulin contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool
Insect oil is a possible new source of the healthy omega-3 fatty acid. Insects make fatty acids by nature and
General Mills has acquired EPIC Provisions, a meat snacks company based in Austin, Texas. EPIC will operate under General Mills’
Worldwide sales of organic foods have increased by leaps and bound in the past few years. Whereas a good 15
UK tea company, Newby Teas has released two new limited edition loose-leaf black teas in themed caddies to celebrate Chinese
Graphic Packaging International will be revealing stunning new concepts for Premium food and drink packaging on its Café themed stand.
Recent climate changes and freshwater shortages in a growing number of regions around the world inspired Hinoman, Ltd., to seek