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Keep wine out of unrelated trade disputes, wine trade body urges
‘Wine should not be used as leverage in unrelated trade disputes’.
Stühmer chocolate travels to space
Hungarian research astronaut Tibor Kapuis going into space with a special traveller.
Nestlé R&D to improve regional capacities in Singapore
Nestlé will commit resources to support various roles ranging from chefs to engineers and product developers.
Sandbox programme to ensure cell-cultivated products safe for consumers
FSA launches pioneering regulatory programme for cell-cultivated products.
Wenlock Spring raises the bar for environmental responsibility
The Shropshire (UK-based) company is investing in solar power and biomass energy in addition to sustainable packaging.
Nestlé Spain invests €15m euros in two sustainable packaging lines
Factory will see the construction of new lines of packaging that allows the use of recyclable material.
Karen Graley named head of EPR producer responsibility organisation
Graley will work with PackUK, obligated producers and key stakeholders across the UK to set up the PRO.
Private label food and drink drives European market growth – PLMA
Growth is particularly strong in ambient food, confectionery & snacks, and perishable food.
Hip Pop reveals a bold rebrand clarifying its purpose
Bold design, vibrant fruit illustrations and packaging that stands out.
Performance drinks company Mission launches in Ocado
Will launch its hot and cold brew performance tea range on Ocado.
Sticomax becomes one of the largest machine builders in the Benelux
Latest acquisition helps Sticomax grow into one of the largest providers of fully integrated hygienically manufactured production lines.
The rise of English sparkling wine: IP lessons from Champagne’s historic legacy
A trip to Reims in France leads Anousha Davies, trade mark attorney at law firm Birketts, to share valuable insights from the Champagne Houses’ successes.
Schwarz Produktion expands bakery
Response to the success of baked goods in the Lidl and Kaufland bakeries.
‘Drink mid-strength in March’ campaign: The category due to take over the alcohol market
‘Going for two’ is the new ‘going for one’, as 50% of consumers would rather have 2 mid-strength alcohol drinks and like to ‘coast’ their evenings.