At the close of its 30th anniversary Congress, FoodDrinkEurope launched an Industry Manifesto providing a framework for future action forEurope’s
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(Brussels, 19 October 2012) FoodDrinkEurope today hosted its fifth annual stakeholder dialogue event to discuss the progress on potential applications
Pearlfisher has created the new identity and designed the packaging and tone of voice for Simply Sausages from Cranswick. The
By Dr Christoph Reichel, Plant Engineering, Measuring Systems at TUV SUD Industrie Service Manufacturers and operators of machinery and
Swiss dairy group Emmi, through its organic products subsidiary Molkerei Biedermann, is entering into a strategic partnership with German organic
More than a gimmick, Stacked Wines’ new single-serve PET packaging uses proprietary technology to deliver convenience, a longer shelf life,
Signatories to Courtauld Commitment 2 are more than three quarters of the way to achieving their packaging reduction target, according
Europe’s food and drink industry needs to focus on innovation and boosting its competitive advantage while ensuring that science remains
The UK online food and grocery market is set to be worth £11.1 billion by 2017, almost double its current value
Clegg Food Project’s has completed an extension to a Greggs bakery to give greater capacity to the high street bakers
Milk bottles manufacturer Nampak Plastics has announced it has achieved a key goal of ‘zero waste to landfill’ The
International Innovative Technologies (IIT), a UK-based manufacturer of fine grinding equipment, has launched new milling equipment for the fine grinding
A new book about environmental packaging called ‘Why shrink-wrap a cucumber?’ has been unveiled The book’s authors are Laurel
Defra is monitoring plastic bag charging plans and schemes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland In a House of
Europe recycled more than 70% of paper in 2011, according to new figures from the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC)
Savoye (the logistics solutions division of the Legris Industries Group) is launching a new generation of 100 per cent electrical
PA’s new fully electric eclipse R tray sealer requires no compressed air for operation and is available to hire for
The exceptionally cool and wet weather in Quarter 3 will have repercussions on the UK cider market, according to Canadean.
The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, has named the fridge, pasteurised milk, and the tin can as
The latest results of the Courtauld Commitment Phase 2 from WRAP, show significant progress by grocery sector signatories against its
Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods manufacturers, has released a new set of challenges to the world’s innovation
Venlo, 21-09-2012 The Brau Beviale (13.11.-15.11.2012) in Nuremberg, Germany provides the perfect platform for Pentair to present latest innovations and
Matcon are celebrating after scooping two PPMA Group Industry Awards at a gala dinner event held on the opening night
Glass manufacturer Beatson Clark has supplied the jars for a new Passionfruit Curd launched by niche food producer Darlington &
Tesco supported Cancer Research UK with a “pink food range”, aiming to raise £10m The money will go towards funding
NXL Design has created the packaging for a range of Jamie Oliver branded products The packs come in a flexible
Malibu has added a new variant to its range of pre-mixed cocktails, which will be packaged in pouches Blue Hawaiian
Pacepacker Services has rounded off a triumphant 18 months by scooping its sixth prestigious industry award for the company’s exporting
Composite can maker Weidenhammer has provided packs for cheese maker Goldsteig’s range of products The German mozzarella brand’s packaging has
Design agency Aesop has created new packaging for Ribena Light, which has now rolled out nationally Ribena Light, which
Unilever will discuss its approach to ‘green’ design at this year’s Packaging for Retail Success conference, run by Packaging News
BOSSAR will be exhibiting once again at this year’s Pack Expo trade fair in Chicago, displaying exciting and innovative
Researchers at Teagasc ((the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority) are looking to seaweed for proteins with health benefits for
Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW), Nestlé’s 50/50 joint venture with General Mills, has committed to reducing the sugar content of 20
New government funding toward training designed to improve the career prospects of women employees is now available to food and
Philippe Huet (pictured) has been appointed as the new Managing Director Cocoa for Cargill’s cocoa & chocolate business. He takes over
SternMaid, the German company specialising in customised solutions for blending, processing and filling powdered foods, food supplements and active pharmaceutical
Union Engineering’s latest installation plays a significant role in a Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract between Coca-Cola and Air Liquide. The second
Belgravium Ltd., the provider of mobile computing solutions to the warehouse, transport & logistics market, has announced the commencement of
Zetes has launched the environmentally designed ‘green Print & Apply system’ – the MD3000e. Designed to eliminate the use of
Italian food group Barilla has opened a new pasta sauce production facility in Rubbiano di Solignano, near Parma, following investment
Quaker Oat So Simple (OSS) has become an £80 million brand in the UK, up £10 million in just five
Food and agribusiness companies are discovering innovative ways to create value from the waste that they produce, shifting the perception
Consumers in China will now be able to enjoy a smoother cup of coffee as Nestlé relaunches its popular Nescafé
SABMiller has expanded its African beer brand, Chibuku, into ten countries across the continent. Chibuku is an opaque beer based
Automated packing systems specialist Brillopak has launched a robot palletiser, which it claims can place a variety of container formats
Coding kit group Sato has launched two starter packs for its Judo and Kendo handheld labellers The packs are designed
Liquid foods and beverages specialist Framptons has invested in a new Tetra Pak A3/CompactFlex iLine to meet increasing demand The
Dried and soft fruit firm Maître Prunille has installed Ishida weighing equipment at its flagship factory in France The company
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