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Pär Andersson of Tetra Pak explains how the development of the world’s fastest injection moulding machine was instrumental in the
Eden Springs, Europe’s leading provider of water and coffee services in the corporate sector, has signed an agreement for the
A major study into food waste has revealed some surprising attitudes to packaging. So a new drive is aiming to
Bakkavor Group, a leading international producer of fresh prepared foods, is pleased to announce the completion of its debt refinancing.
A 16-head, dual discharge Ishida CCW-R weigher designed for high-speed packing lines has replaced counting machines for the packing of
Coca‑Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) and Tesco have joined forces to beat off strong competition and win the first ever ECR
Frutarom Health announces a strategic move into the functional foods market on a global scale, furthering the strong positioning of
Beer giant AB InBev has announced seven new global environmental targets, which includes setting a formal reduction for packaging
Food packaging machinery specialist Tna will be unveiling, what it claims is the, world’s first integrated wet and dry seasoning
In a summary of its provisional findings on the merger published today, the Competition Commission has concluded that the proposed
Leading food ingredientsupplier, EHL Ingredients, announces the launch of a brand new, organic ingredient to the UK food industry –
Belgian food group Pinguin Lutosahas changed its name following the disposal of its potato business Lutosa last year. The company
The Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and MP for North Shropshire, Owen Paterson, has officially
Temperature controlled food logistics firm ACS&T’s trading profit rise from £0.1million in 2011 to more than £1.1million in 2012. Its
From 1 August Torbay Development Agency (TDA) will take over the operation of the Innovation Suite at the South West
Labcell the exclusive UK distributor for Decagon Devices, is has introduced the AquaLab Series 4TE water activity analyser as a
Fruit and vegetable wholesaler IA Harris enjoys a well-earned reputation for quality and value, and looks for the same two
Ingredients firm Mantrose-Haeuser has launched its Certicoat antisticking polish and glazing agent in Europe after success in the US and
Spanish-based chocolate and cocoa ingredients firm Natra has committed to sourcing 100% certified cocoa by 2020. The firm also plans
ConfectioneryNews explores the issues at the pulse of healthier and functional chocolate, candy and gum. We’re gearing up for a
Scottish food and drink manufacturers have led the country’s manufacturing sector to achieve a record £21M of business efficiency savings
The More than Meat Pies team from Harper Adams University has been awarded gold prize at Ecotrophelia UK 2013 for
Developing modern technologies and the genetic modification (GM) of crops and animals are the top two of eight research priorities
Mars has discovered the genetic sequence to breed higher yielding, disease tolerant cacao trees that could lead to better tasting
Scientific progress towards boosting food production, while minimising environmental impacts will be “doomed to failure” in the UK unless food
With the number of people using food banks and other community-based food organisations soaring, there needs to be a parliamentary
A new state-of-the-art sensory testing facility at Newcastle University will help industry and academics come together to improve the quality,
The greatest opportunities to grow flavoured milk sales globally lie in the ambient category, according to a trends briefing by
Researchers have determined the average size of confectionery and chocolate aisles in supermarkets across eight developed countries with the UK
One of the most important roles for packaging is to make the product it contains ‘stand out from the crowd’.
Muller Quaker Dairy, the joint venture between PepsiCo and the Theo Müller Group, has officially opened its new state-of-the-art yogurt
China, the world’s biggest food and grocery market, is now valued at more than US$1 trillion and is forecast to
The Brewers of Europe has approved the candidature of Slovenia as its 29th member. Beer is brewed in every EU
McDonald’s recently unveiled new packaging designs on carry-out bags and some formats of beverage cups incorporating QR codes, explaining “Bags
Pearlfisher London has created the new brand identity – including strategy, brand architecture and tone of voice – for Genius,
For the first time in more than 60 years, Coca-Cola is being bottled in Myanmar following the inauguration of a
Nestlé has marked the beginning of construction work on a new factory that represents the company’s largest-ever investment in Germany.
Danone has announced the successful launch of a €650 million 6-year bond issue in euros on June 3rd, 2013. Funds
A laboratory is a place of science, rigor, precision, but also of innovation, discovery and high-level teamwork. Puratos, in launching
At its Cléry-le-Petit site in the Meuse, Fromagerie Bel wanted to add an extra protein constituent to the milk collected
The sea is full of plastic waste but one man has come up with an idea to turn that material
Simon Creasey explores the growing trend to bring reseal technology into packaging – why are brands doing it, and what
Over 80% of US collegiate athletes are consuming energy drinks, supplements or prescription medications to enhance their athletic performance, says
The challenge was to engage and enlighten the consumer that folding cartons such as cereal boxes belong in the recycling
Lundberg Family Farms, a leading U.S. producer of organic rice and rice products, is a Gold award winner in the
TINE, a leading dairy producer, distributor and exporter based in Norway, is the first brand in Europe to use the
Muller Quaker Dairy and Ultima Foods have moved to distance themselves from concerns about the potential environmental impact of Greek
SODA-LO™ Salt Microspheres – a new salt reduction ingredient. Tate & Lyle’s SODA-LO™ Salt Microspheres is a salt reducing ingredient
The ability to modify the micro- and macro-structure of food products using hydrocolloid science offers the food industry a plethora
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