New Nutrition Business has published an analysis of what it believes will be the Key Trends for 2016, focusing on the long-term growth trends and the changes that will drive
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New measures to strengthen and boost funding for an EU scheme to provide fruit, vegetables and milk products in schools were backed by the agriculture committee on Monday. They put
Fresh-Pak Chilled Foods has partnered up with the University of Leicester to help establish a centre of excellence for food technology, hoping to bring innovation and academic insight into its
London’s City Hall, the home of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly, has announced that it is introducing a ten pence charge on all added-sugar soft drinks sold
Campbell Soup Company has announced its support for the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This label
Fonterra sets a new record for a single month’s export volume, with more than 300,000 MT shipped to its global markets, with December’s volume approximately 10% higher than its previous
The fast-food giant, McDonald’s is unveiling new design for its paper carry-out bags, fountain beverage cups and sandwich boxes this month. The new packaging is designed in collaboration with branding agency Boxer.
Terry Cross, Chairman, Delta Print and Packaging Ltd, who was awarded an OBE in the New Year’s honours list for services to the economy and voluntary sector, is accepting the
Speciality Breads has recently opened a £3 million state of the art factory on the back of their Olympic 2012 success. Endoline Machinery has helped Speciality Breads reach gold production standard
Following the FDA’s 2015 ruling on partially hydrogenated oils (PHO), Cargill Texturizing Solutions is offering bread manufacturers a successful replacement for monoglycerides and DATEM, which are sometimes made from PHO.
British Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested he could make a U-turn on introducing a sugar tax on fizzy drinks to the UK. Cameron speaking at a press conference in
The installation of a third extruder at LINPAC Ritterhude is enabling the company to deliver products made from up to 100% recycled content for the first time and address the growing
UK based Aegg Creative Packaginghas announced that it will officially launch its new glass bottle product range at Packaging Innovations in Birmingham. The company will also offer at its stand an exhibition
The BioAg Alliance, Novozymes’ and Monsanto’s collaboration to improve crop harvests through naturally-occurring microbes, have announced results from its 2015 field trial program. Those results included a corn inoculant product,
Ingredients company Konjac Innov has partnered with seafood producer Thai Union on a new collaboration that will make room for the development of low-calorie and healthy ready meals. Konjac will
Huhtamaki launched a new range of paper food containers “Eatwell”, designed to provide a versatile and comprehensive disposable packaging solution suitable for a wide range of takeaway foods. The Eatwell
Rapid Action Packaging (RAP) has bolstered its sustainability credentials following, the move of its headquarters to low carbon offices in Wimbledon, London. RAP moved in Mansel Court, a 1960s building, which
A Peterborough based engineering business is transforming the food manufacturing industry thanks to further funding from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative. OAL has received a £60,000 grant to develop an
Frutarom has begun 2016 with the purchase of 50% of biotech company Algalo for around $2.6 million which will fund the building of a facility that will specialise in the
Puratos has announced an innovation in the world of sweet goods: premium compound coatings made with 100% sustainable cocoa powder. In 2012, Puratos started to exclusively use sustainable palm oil,
Lesaffre, quick to break new ground, is now extending its offering on the fast-expanding sourdough market with a new brand and more comprehensive range, structured around 4 product families: starters,
Three chemicals used in pizza boxes, popcorn bags, and other food packages with suspected cancer links are no longer deemed safe
Finland-headquatered paper manufacturer Stora Enso has entered into an equity transfer agreement to increase its ownership stake in its Chinese subsidiary,
Amcor has announced the acquisition of California-based Deluxe Packages, a privately owned American flexible packaging business, for $45m. The acquired
US fast food chain Wendy’s has become the latest company to announce that it will transition to 100% cage-free eggs
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury (formerly Chadwicks) has designed and manufactured an innovative lidding solution for the capsules used in a
CROWN Aerosols and Specialty Packaging Europe – a world leader in metal packaging technology – will be showcasing an exclusive preview of
A rapidly expanding UK food manufacturer of natural protein bars, protein powders and healthy treats has invested in more equipment
The LGA, which represents more than 370 councils – who are responsible for public health – says while the long-term
The European Court of Justice has investigated whether the minimum price per unit (MPU) of alcohol, introduced by the Scottish
DSM Nutritional Products has co-authored a new paper comparing plasma long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCn-3 PUFA) biomarkers in US
The editors of Specialty Food News, part of Specialty Food Association predicted some of the 2016 trends, saying vegetables will get
The five trade associations representing the dietary supplement industry have welcomed the elevation of the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs
Michigan State University (MSU) has not only defined the term “food fraud,” but the university says it is also helping
Flavorchem Corporation, a leader in flavor, color and masking solutions for the food and beverage industry, has announced a new
The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has upheld a complaint made by the Children’s Food Campaign (Sustain) and ordered Nestle’s
TricorBraun, rigid packaging and components, has been awarded for its P28 Peanut Butter packaging in the Food & Beverage Brand Revitalization
A joint company set up by the Budelpack Group and IQ Packing, InnoFresh Packing has installed its first grape packaging
The Warsteiner Art Collection range of 330ml shaped aluminium bottles produced by Ardagh Group has now achieved a coveted WorldStar
B L Agro Oils, an indian mustard oil producer,s has installed a new PET bottling line from liquid packaging solutions
At Casual Dining 2016, Tri-Star will showcase takeaway packaging that is travel-friendly, looks great, and keeps food warm and in perfect condition.
Increased handling capabilities, flexibility and output have pushed automation to the forefront for many food manufacturers. With 2016 set to
As well as legislative standards, when investing in metal detection equipment, food producers and contract packers need to stay mindful
Hain Celestial has acquired Orchard House Foods, a prepared fruit, juices, fruit desserts and ingredients company with facilities in Corby
Same as potassium, magnesium is arguably the hottest up-and-coming dietary mineral, recognised for its many health benefits, which continue to be
Chr. Hansen has announced Delight, which it describes as a 3-in-1 solution to eliminate bitterness, restore flavour balance and give
Mintel has presented six key trends set to impact global packaging markets over the next year, including implications for both
Finland-based Huhtamaki Oyj has entered into an agreement to acquire Fiomo, a privately owned manufacturer of flexible packaging foils and
Britvic’s latest sustainable business report reveals what the company says are the significant advances it has made over the last
Solvay Aroma Performance has acquired what the company says is the best-in-class Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 22000 for its
PureCircle has announced that rebaudioside M (“Reb M”) has secured a significant regulatory approval milestone for use as an ingredient
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FDA extends “natural” deadline
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for the use of the term “natural” on food