Business news
Interpack 2021 still on course
Messe Düsseldorf has agreed on a way to still hold interpack from 25 February to 3 March 2021.
Time for action
Food and drink businesses have suffered a major impact on sales and forecasts with the resulting knock-on effect on their cash flow and budgets.
Tomra Food joins WBCSD
Tomra Food has joined over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest project member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).
Government must do more for food and drink, urges FDF report
Two big talking points to dominate the ‘Sentiment of the Sector’ discussions were Covid-19 and the uncertainty over Brexit.
Sustainable Innovation funding provided to Rheality Ltd
University of Birmingham spinout Rheality Ltd has been awarded funding by Innovate UK to develop its ‘acoustic fingerprint’ technology, which will reduce waste in FMCG and food manufacturing.
Virtual platform announced for Fi Europe Connect 2020
A virtual platform has been announced for Fi Europe to replace this year’s physical event.
Birds Bakery supports Poppy Appeal 2020
The bakery will donate 20p to the Poppy Appeal from every chocolate sponge cupcake sold during the month of November.
Kerry announces acquisition of Canadian probiotic company
The acquisition of Bio-K Plus will expand Kerry’s capabilities and leadership position in the probiotics market.
British shoppers embrace mushrooms’ benefits
The on-set of Covid-19 highlights consumers consciously choosing eating foods with additional health benefits.
Over one-in-three consumers seeking tastier plant-based products
Now is the time for brands hoping to capitalise on the plant-based boom with the plant-based food market on the rise and consumers seeking improved products.
On-pack claims drive purchasing behaviour, Campden BRI research finds
The results from the research will help food manufacturers think about the claims they’re currently using.
On-pack: too good to be true
The success of a product’s claim differs depending on the type of product it is used on and the country in which it is promoted.
Public health directors urge UK government to improve Healthy Start scheme
The Healthy Start scheme provides pregnant women and low-income families with children under 4 with free vitamins and food vouchers to purchase vegetables, fruit, pulses and milk.
Chr Hansen Natural Colors opens renovated R&D site in France
The company says its new facilities in Montpellier will strengthen its possibilities to develop innovative and natural solutions in close collaboration with customers.