Frutarom has said it will close its Loxstedt-Nesse spice refining facility in Germany and expand production at nearby sites. The company
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Unilever has slashed €300m from its costs since 2008 due to sustainability initiatives, while also growing sales 26%, the company said
Originally from Asia, BubbleTea has now also conquered other continents. Particularly, the bubbles that burst in your mouth have won
PerkinElmer has developed a lightning-fast trans fat analysis test in response to the recent global crackdown on trans fat in food.
The situation in Europe is not improving but is not dramatically worse either and acquisitions in the region remain a possibility,
SABMiller has accelerated the planned promotion of chief operating officer Alan Clark to chief executive with immediate effect after executive
The restructuring of Premier Foods’ bread business is on track to deliver £20 million in cost savings in 2013. The
As National Flexible celebrates 20 years, chief executive Barry Twigg reflects on some of the monumental changes which have taken
LomaSalt® 2.0 is an innovative composition of high value mineral salts. It enables sodium reduction with consistently good taste! The creation
Valpak, Wrap, the Advisory Committee on Packaging and other key stakeholders are working on a new project which will investigate
British grocery retailer Asda has announced that it will invest over £700 million of capital in 2013 into online, new and
EHL Ingredients has launched a brand new natural ingredient to the UK food sector – Freekeh (pronounced “free-kah”). An ancient
Naturex is to launch Europe’s first clinically proven – and proanthocyanidin (PAC) standardised – organic cranberry powder targeting urinary tract
The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council, INC has provided new details and event updates for the 30th Anniversary World
Use of health and nutrition claims on kids’ cereal is widespread, but manufacturers are using them with caution and the majority
Unilever has described tea as the ‘hottest beverage’ in the global drinks landscape, and one with unlimited opportunities as a natural
Wales-based character confectionery firm Bon Bon Buddies is aiming to double its sales in the next five years through growth in
The chocolate industry in Switzerland has reported a value sales decline in 2012 as the strong Swiss franc harmed exports and
Despite decades of research and debate, there are still questions about the suitability of population-wide salt reduction. Can some people safely
The Norwegian Competition Authority has approved Orkla’s NOK6.1 billion (Eur800 million) purchase of Rieber & Son. The deal gives Orkla
Haribo has spotted an untapped opportunity for sugar confectionery in travel retail and has set up a new division dedicated to
Paragon Labeling Systems has launched the PLS110 automated labelling system, an entry-level unit geared toward modest-size packaging firms, and processing operations
No single solution for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) full body sleeve labels will suit everybody and make the issue easily solvable,
Migration levels of nanosilver into PVC packaging are below conventional migrant limits but the effects of nanoscale particles remains unclear, according
Pubs struggling to pay rent or beer prices could save thousands of pounds a year each, thanks to a new
The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Anheuser-Busch InBev and Grupo Modelo that requires the companies to
Bakkavor, leading international producer of fresh prepared foods, has officially opened its new Creative Food factory and farm in the
Gerber Emig and Refresco have agreed to merge to create a leading pan-European bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices
Burton’s Biscuit Company, a major player in the UK biscuit market, is investing £13.5 million in its manufacturing operations to
French drinks group Rémy Cointreau has reported a 16.3% rise (up 8.8% organically) in consolidated sales to Eur1.19 billion for
LOVE CREATES BOTTLE DESIGN FOR LIMITED EDITION JOHNNIE WALKER DIRECTORS BLEND There are some things that money just can’t buy.
The name of the products itself, which is translated from Spanish as simply “wine bottle”, has set the overall feel
Kurant vodka from DSG CREATIVE DESIGN PRODUTSTION studio. By request of Trade House Kurant (Russia) DSG studio has developed a
BrandOpus has undertaken a major overhaul of the frozen food brand McCain. The redesign sees the introduction of a new
Microbeguard’s FoodTouch paper liners, introduced at the end of 2009 are claimed to be the first antimicrobial protected paper products
To ensure that no banana is too green or too brown when it reaches the store, bunches are packed so they
To quench consumers’ thirst during the summer, PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew soda drink teamed up with Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) to
TECNALIA is investigating a new system of active protection for processed cheeses , cakes and pastry products through the application
WikiCells is an edible packaging technology that allows consumers to eat and transport food without plastic. Developed by Professor David Edwards at Harvard
Croda Polymer Additives has launched a new anti-fog concentrate which is claimed to provide a unique solution to fogging in
The OTHER edible packaging company WikiCells has announced at the SIAL trade show in France that it will open its first WikiBar close to
The global active, intelligent & smart packaging market has been experiencing strong growth according to a new report from business
Insignia Technologies, based in Scotland, has created an intelligent ink that changes colour when exposed to external influences such as
ShockWatch Inc has announced a new range of temperature recorders that are compact, durable, and have the ability to read temperature
APPE’s barrier system ActivSeal® combines high protection against oxygen ingress and vitamin C loss with improved clarity compared to traditional barrier materials and
StartCap is the world’s first digitally enabled bottle top that can turn on party lights or music simply from opening
Kraft Foods has recently piloted an NFC trial at selected grocery stores with results showing significantly higher engagement levels compared to QR codes. For
Clearly Clean Products has introduced what could be the world’s first recyclable MAP (Modified Atmosphere Pack) tray for meat, poultry and other fresh
Self-heating and cooling technology in packaging is a market very much on the move and looks set to be expanding from just beverage
Gizmo is a new closure and delivery system, manufactured by RPC Bramlage-Wiko, provides a pressurised bottle cap where all the ingredients
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