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AkzoNobel Salt Specialties has partnered with Givaudan to produce a one-to-one salt replacer for up to 40% salt reduction in processed
Tesco has turned to Staeger Clear Packaging to provide packs for its new Fish in a Flash range of products
The European meat supply chain still contains “shocking blind spots”, said a supply chain management firm, after the Dutch authorities revealed
R Design has created identity and packaging for Knorr’s chilled sauces launch in the Nordic market The three products in
Food firms need to ensure transparency and traceability up and downstream in their supply chain to minimise risk, according to Lloyd’s
The first outbreak of ciguatoxin poisoning from fish in Germany has been confirmed, with scientists claiming the problem is on the
(FDII) has called for the introduction of a statutory code of practice for the grocery sector “as a matter of urgency”.
Cloud technology could fight horse meat-type food fraud issues by enhancing traceability, according to specialists in the field JDA. John Bailey,
Irish trade body Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII) has said that a grocery code of practice urgently needs to be
The complexity and variety of ‘green’ initiatives for products in the EU has prompted a new initiative to create a single
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new report outlining European salt reduction strategies – and while most countries are
Food legislation experts Leatherhead Food Research will help you keep up-to-date with the latest regulatory developments. Their series of courses
Flexible packaging provider Ampac’s product development group in Kirchberg, Switzerland has launched the BioFlex Pack by Ampac, a new biodegradable
The Walki Group is investing €10 million in a new state of the art manufacturing plant in Wroclaw, Poland. Due
Plastics food packaging manufacturer Færch Plast has developed Re-lock, a new packaging tray concept with a re-closeable feature for enhanced
Targeting a younger, 14-25 year-old demographic, London design agency Carter Wong has completed the rebranding of the Unilever-owned Cornetto ice
Tetra Pak has announced an increase of 4.3% in comparable net sales for 2012 compared to 2011, reaching €11.16 billion
The UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, has awarded a grant to a consortium led by UK-based Biome Technologies,
The production of feedstock for the manufacture of bioplastics accounts for “only a minimal fraction” of global agricultural area, according
The European Commission has launched a three-year, €6.2 million project, Bio Base NWE, to support the development of the bio-based
At its Cléry-le-Petit site in the Meuse, Fromagerie Bel wanted to add an extra protein constituent to the milk collected locally in
The Kroger Co. committed to sourcing sustainable palm oil by the end of 2015, in the following policy statement issued:
Despite the economic gloom, the UK is still a nation with an appetite for a takeaway – with the average
The latest Irish supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 17 March, show Superquinn growing ahead
Executive Vice President and director of Arla’s Swedish market, Christer Aberg, has decided to accept a position in the Oslo-based
National Pig Association’s ‘Wall of Fame’ has reached a milestone, with one hundred leading brands pledging total traceability for the
Rousselot, the global leader in gelatine and collagen peptides, has announced the launch of its Synergy Systems, a range of
Golden Valley (A BRC accredited company) is a dedicated specialist supplier of Hand and Machine Pallet Wrap (Stretch Wrap) Film
ReFood UK Limited is recovering more than 10MWh a day of energy and saving over £80,000 a year thanks to
Case coding just got easier than ever thanks to Linx Printing Technologies, with the launch of a new thermal inkjet
Automated packing and palletising systems specialist Brillopak has introduced a versatile new robotic palletiser specifically designed for fresh fruit and
Supermarket chain Asda goes Potty over Scotty Brand Potatoes Scotty Brand, an umbrella brand for premium seasonal Scottish produce, has
RPC Containers Corby has launched a new multilayer foodservice jar, which combines an extended ambient shelf life with improved safety
Bristol entrepreneurs Ian and Ruth Yard spotted a gap in the market for a high-quality premium chocolate and decided to
Esholt-based Professional Packaging Services (PPS) has extended its packaging work for Bacardi into Russia, having worked with the global brand
Potato varieties, blanching times and frying temperatures can all affect acrylamide levels in potato chips, according to a study just published
Thorntons has recalled three varieties of chocolates after they were found to be contaminated with glass while fake Wonka bars have
Ahlstrom has completed an €7m investment for its metalized labels and flexible packaging operations at a plant in France. The grades
Specialist conveyor belting firm Rydell Industrial (Belting) has launched a range of industry certified metal detectable cords and belts suitable for
The corrugated packaging sector has reduced its carbon footprint by a further 4.8% over the three years up to 2011, according
Print and apply equipment specialist Logopak is to launch a new system to verify barcodes through the labelling process at
An EU project has developed biodegradable composite packaging reinforced with hemp and flax fibres for poultry and meat. Supported by funding
Four food packaging companies have announced separate manufacturing investments in sites ranging from Asia to the Americas. Toray Industries, Rapak, Constantia
Europe’s largest byproducts company Soltens is working with UK frozen food firm Lamb Weston on a project to divert potato co-products
HB Fuller has launched two adhesives to help customers get food products packaged and shipped faster. SFA8605 Solvent Free Laminating Adhesive
An EU project is aiming to use active packaging to improve barrier properties and intelligent packaging to give consumers more product
Bill Mustoe (pictured) will step down as chairman of UK dairy co-operative First Milk at the company’s AGM this October
Frutarom Savory Solutions expands marinades portfolio and introduces new salad dressings that can be used to create unlimited variations in
A number of active substances designed for different applications in food contact materials have been backed by the European Food Safety
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