Fruit and vegetable residues typically discarded in the manufacture of isotonic sports drinks could be a rich nutrient source for other foodstuffs like bars and biscuits, Brazilian researchers have found.
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All natural flavored sparkling water, Something Natural, has rebranded with a gallery-worthy new design, and a clear focus on female consumers. Something Natural once again partnered with New York design
Geneva-based Natural Taste Consulting (NTC) is launching natural alternative garlic and onion flavors, offering manufacturers sustainable, cost-effective options for a variety of foods. Garlic and onion are among the most
Irish food ingredients company Kerry Group has begun work on a €100m Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Ireland, to serve its global and regional EMEA customers. The company said
The US FDA has issued a ‘No Objection’ GRAS letter allowing beverage manufacturers to use Pure Circle’s high-purity Reb D stevia to sweeten US products, a move that could reignite
Naturex is to launch a new Energy Chew concept, developed specially for the IFT Food Expo. The chews have been created to show confectionery manufacturers the potential for creating functional
Essel Propack’s subsidiary in Poland has been awarded a long-term contract by a leading multinational FMCG player for supplying tubes in Europe. Upon fully ramping up this contract will contribute
The Board of Britvic and its advisors have had a number of discussions with AG Barr and its representatives concerning a possible merger, following the Competition Commission’s clearance received on
The FAS SPrint Revolution from Automated Packaging Systems helps small- to medium-size processing and packaging operations automate the bagging process. The system, geared toward companies handing frozen and individually quick-frozen
Ishida Europe has upgraded its iTPS Ishida Total Packaging System with a Charge Transfer Control (CTC), which delivers 150 bags per minute. The machinery will be used on the Atlas
LycoRed Appointed Marlene Comon as Regional Sales Manager in France LycoRed Ltd. appoints Marlene Comon as Regional Sales Manager for the French food and beverage market. Comon will enhance
La Fée will be releasing a newly refined La Fée Absinthe Parisienne, using 100% natural ingredients, in collaboration with Marie-Claude Delahaye, founder and curator of the French Absinthe Museum. La
Soft drinks firm Britvic has signalled its willingness to renegotiate the terms of its merger with business rival AG Barr or abandon the deal, after the Competition Commission issued a
Over the past few years, Chesapeake Bristol has honed its services to the independent brewery market, building a large client base and a coveted reputation for quality and innovation. The
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition. Increasing attention is being paid to economic interventions that could promote
Belvoir Fruit Farms, the UK’s ‘original’ elderflower cordial producer is inviting consumers to spread their creative wings in support of Butterfly Conservation, the UK charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths
Global meat export prices increased 2% in June 2013, according to the latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The FAO Meat Price Index revealed that meat
Spanish confectionery association PRODULCE has re-elected Olga Martinez as its president for the next two years to improve the association’s representation. The communications and public affairs manager at Wrigley will
Global chewing gum growth is being stunted by the economic downturn and declining numbers of children and teenagers, says Leatherhead. The global chewing gum market was valued at $26bn in 2012,
Barry Callebaut has developed a process to grind cocoa shells into a powder fit for use as a cocoa replacer, fat bloom inhibitor and ingredient in other foods. In its
International developer and supplier of innovative lidding solutions, KM Packaging Services Ltd, has launched an ultra-high performance lidding film that can double the shelf-life of premium chilled ready meals. Aimed
Ready meals have continued to sell well in France despite the weak economy – and growth is expected to continue for the next five years, according to market research firm
Subsidies are effective at promoting healthier food and beverage choices, according to a new review published in Public Health Nutrition.
Industry has dedicated a lot of promotional efforts on wholemeal bread and this could have contributed to the slump in
by Jules Lejeune, Managing Director FINAT In 2012, demand for self-adhesive label materials in Europe amounted to 5.78 billion square
Milchhof Sterzing has installed two Oystar A+F packaging lines for yoghurt cup production to decrease changeover time. The SetLine packaging
Klöckner Pentaplast has expanded one of its films product line to boost processing efficiency for frozen food applications. The Pentafood
Around 4% of disposable packaging for fruits and vegetables are damaged on their way to the consumer compared to only
Robinsons Breweries could double its annual volume sales, according to the company, after it has seen Iron Maiden’s premium beer Trooper,
Cheesemaker Wyke Farms is aiming to be 100% self sufficient in green energy after ploughing £3M into a biogas and
Pacific Foods has partnered with Tetra Pak to launch All Natural Pasta O’s and All Natural Mac & Cheese products
The UK government has launched a project to understand the biggest technological challenges for the food industry as it aims
Spanish firm Biosearch Life has applied for a patent for the tumour treating potential of Bifidobacterium probiotics infused with magnetic
Chinese infant formula manufacturer Biostime International Holdings has entered into a Framework Agreement with Isigny Sainte Mère (ISM) to finance
Elopak has teamed up with an Algerian processor to introduce cartons to the country’s dairy sector for the first time
Unilever has opened a €50m leadership development centre in Singapore – its first outside of the UK. The Anglo-Dutch consumer
Ishida Europe has announced that it is to introduce an enhancement to its Atlas range of snack food bagmakers The
Tray sealer specialist Packaging Automation which celebrates its 50th year in 2013 has launched a vacuum skin pack option forits
The Brand & Design Village, co-located with Packaging Innovations London, will be buzzing with creativity as some of the best
Nestlé-owned Wyeth Nutrition and Danone Dumex are slashing the price of their infant formula products in China in response to
Seabrook Crisps is edging back into the black after what its chief executive conceded had been a testing two years.
The global reduced fat chocolate category is set for 13.4% sales growth this year. We ask how chocolate makers can
Brazilian researchers say a new method for sensory analysis of chocolate could slash description times in half compared to the
Microbiological criteria for Listeria are not always strictly adhered to in ready-to-eat foods leading to an increased risk of infection,
Greek yoghurt giant Chobani has reintroduced its ‘strained’ yoghurt in the UK after a court ruled that it was misleading
Bio-nanocomposite packaging materials have a bright future but are not yet at the level of petroleum-based plastics, according to a
Molson Coors Canada is unveiling a new innovative twist to their packaging lineup. The Vented Cans will be rolling out
After opening the mouth of the can, consumers simply give the tab an extra push to activate the vent underneath.
Krones tells BeverageDaily.com that the aseptic filling trend is growing, as the firm gears up for Drinktec where it will
Following the Republic of Ireland’s successful reintroduction of cattle shipments to Libya earlier this year, the renewed trade link is
The deal for Chesapeake, which was previously owned by Irving Place Capital and a group of funds managed by Oaktree
– There is “great confidence” in the future of the British dairy sector, according to Dairy UK director general, Jim
GEA Refrigeration Technologies has opened a Freezer Competence Center in Dijon, France. The centre will manufacture and assemble spiral chillers
A European Food Network set up by 12 freight operatives to transport food consignments in the non-frozen sector plans to