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Zentis Polska has developed a new ingredient for drinkable yogurts with coffee, cream, cardamom and chilli – as well as its Pop & Joy line of juicy popping boba. The
The Hamburg-based, owner-operated Stern-Wywiol Gruppe is continuing its growth course on the international ingredients market. Last year the Group made revenues of 444 million euros, again giving it a double-digit
UK whisky brand Glen Grant has presented a new packaging design for its new whisky range, which includes 12-year-old, non chill-filtered and 18-year-old variants. The new packaging includes a new
Global packaging equipment provider Sidel has partnered with Brazil-based Algar Agro to develop a lightweight 900ml polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle for edible oil. Algar Agro is involved in the production,
US-based Evergreen Packaging has introduced SmartPak cartons in 40oz, 48oz, 52oz and 59oz size options, providing benefits for brands in terms of branding, sustainability, transportation and storage efficiencies. The design
Belgian beer brand Stella Artois has unveiled a sophisticated new bottle design and refined its secondary packaging. Specific design elements, including iconography under the Stella Artois cartouche, have been incorporated
Meat products manufacturer, Bowyers has made three of the UK’s favourite picnic snacks – mini eggs, cocktail sausages and mini sausage rolls – available in new snack bags and family tub
Finland-based folding boxboards and white linerboards manufacturer Metsä Board is planning to launch new bag-in-box concept elevated drink box (EDB). Made jointly by Metsä Board, BOBST, Kodak, Marbach, Henkel, and
India-based company Cosmo Films has been selected to serve as Hewlett-Packard’s (HP) Indigo Pack Ready film supplier. The patented Indigo Pack Ready is a set of post print converting solutions,
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a new sports cap packaging format for its bottled water brand, Glacéau Smartwater, following a £14m investment. The investment at its manufacturing site in Morpeth has
Huhtamaki has acquired Delta Print and Packaging Limited, a privately held folding carton packaging manufacturer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and its affiliated Polish unit European Packaging Solutions Poland Sp.
Speciality Breads has launched a new malted “ciapanini” roll, made using Kent’s finest cold-pressed rapeseed oil. The unique ciabatta-panini cross is being targeted at the foodservice sector and offers a
ADM’s WILD Flavors and Specialty Ingredients business unit (WFSI) is expanding its portfolio to include new concepts featuring nuances of mint. Well-established options on the beverage shelves as well as
New research from Mintel shows that 82% of consumers agree that burgers are a good source of nutrients, but another 80% would pay more for burgers made with premium ingredients. With
DuPont Nutrition & Health is to set a healthy direction for Europe’s hard-pressed bread market with a concept inspired by Nordic thin breads. Rich in healthy carbs, the company claims,
RPC Bebo Food Packaging, a part of RPC Group, has provided thermoformed high-density polyethylene (HDPE) trays to Spain-based seafood company Angulas Aguinaga. Angulas has used the trays to pack its
Nippon Paper Industries has announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with Norwegian packaging company Elopak for the introduction of Pure-Pak carton shapes into the Japanese market. The agreement covers
Most plastic beer six‐pack rings end up in our oceans and pose a serious threat to wildlife. Saltwater Brewery together with WeBelievers has designed, tested and prototyped the first ever
Supermarket retaier Asda has introduced a fresh packaging design across its range of own-label tea – including black, speciality, green, fruit and herbal varieties – from design agency Hornall Anderson. Launching
Glass container manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) has teamed up with Hungarian dairy supplier Cserpes Sajtműhely to open a new market for healthy, non-allergenic dairy products. The Budapest-based company has launched a range
Pots & Co and Aegg Pots Creative Packaging have partnered up to produce bespoke plastic pots for the launch of its new British Airways contract. Pots & Co luxury puddings are already
After a thorough preparation over the past year, with the objective to support the increasing demand of its North American
Ongoing concerns about obesity and sugar intake have driven interest in reduced sugar and diet drinks in recent years. This
Increasing the awareness of L-Carnitine’s benefits among sporty Millennials represents a significant untapped business opportunity for dietary supplement manufacturers, says
Indena has announced a new registry study demonstrates that the addition of its bioavailable curcumin formulation, Meriva, to a regimen of
Hempco Canada Superfoods has launched a new range of hemp oil, seeds, superfoods, supergreens and snacks under PlanetHemp – first
Dow Pharma & Food Solutions announced the global commercial availability of its new WELLENCE™ Fat Reduction technology. WELLENCE™ Fat Reduction
Arla Foods’ new Lurpak Spreadable Infusions is redefining the role for spreadables amidst changing consumer food preferences. It is available
Scientists at Tufts University have invented a new silk-based alternative to clingfilm they claim can preserve food without refrigeration for more
UK-based beverage company SABMiller has launched a new smart sensor technology that shows the perfect drinking temperature of beer. Based
CrownSmart™, an innovation designed to connect brands with end-users, is set to transform the beverage packaging industry. Created by the
Following a part conversion from glass to plastic, Swedish food producer Danica Foods is packing its private label jam for
According to fresh food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC, retailers and packers are seeking more sustainable solutions in poultry packaging. Alan Davey,
Vegetarian alternatives to meat and sausage remain a strong trend. Much of this is due to the growing number of
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a milk protein-based solution that enables dairies to utilise 100% of their milk in the
International supplier and distributor of functional foods and ingredients, Direct Food Ingredients has been awarded the ‘BRC Agents and Brokers’ accreditation. The
The new study Soyfrom University of Guelph researchers suggests that isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens
Functional ingredients company,BENEO has launched Remypure, its first high performance rice starch that qualifies for natural and clean label status worldwide.
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has invested in new technology for embossing on aluminium lids. The innovative system – SMARTembosser™ –
Pearlfisher London creates the new brand vision, architecture and design aesthetic for iconic Cuban rum brand, Havana Club. Pearlfisher London’s three
Hormel Foods has introduced the HORMEL VITAL CUISINE™ line of packaged Ready to Eat meals, nutrition shakes and whey protein
At this year’s Vitafoods, Kaneka Pharma Europe unveiled a globally unified logo for its worldwide registered and patented ingredient Kaneka
At Vitafoods, Glatt showcased technologies for innovative particle design. The engineering expert researches and develops drying, agglomeration, granulation, encapsulation and
Fresh food packaging manufacturer, LINPAC, has a range of solutions for packers, retailers and caterers gearing up for the summer
The installation of a Revolution SkinPAC machine at fish processor Farne Salmon and Trout has set the benchmark when it
A recent clinical study has shown the positive effects that Portulaca oleracea extract, commonly known as purslane, has on blood sugar
Using starches, vegetable waxes and emulsions, Cargill scientists have created fat systems that lower saturated fat by as much as
Oregon Fruit Products has announced a timetable of limited-edition releases for its Fruit for Brewing range of fruit purées, specifically
A new study by the researchers from the University of Cardiff suggests that combining marine fish oil, cocoa extract and
International packaging group, Mondi has introduced a customisable teapot-shaped stand-up pouch, designed to capture shoppers’ attention on supermarket shelves. The
Can maker Rexam has extended its partnership with German drinks company BLC Black Labels by packaging three new flavours of