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Sulapac and Stora Enso collaborate on sustainable straw
Sulapac and Stora Enso have launched a renewable and microplastic-free straw to combat the global problem of plastic waste.
IFF to Merge with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences Business
IFF has announced that it will merge with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B) business, resulting in a combined company value of $45.4 billion.
Danone Waters brands pledge to accelerate journey towards carbon neutrality
Food and beverage company, Danone is furthering its commitment to accelerate its journey towards a balanced footprint of zero net carbon emissions.
Ingredion opens allulose plant in Mexico
Ingredion, a provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries, opened its first allulose production plant in San Juan del Río, Mexico in November.
Pepsi launches Pepsi Café
Pepsi has announced Pepsi Café, a new beverage debuting in the US in April 2020, that blends the taste of deep coffee with the refreshing taste of a Pepsi cola.
Holmach appointed UK agent for Perfinox
Following a European wide evaluation process, Holmach has added Perfinox’s range of food processing systems to its portfolio of technology solutions.
Enjoy! chocolate gains new retail listings
Chocolate brand Enjoy! has gained five new specialist stockists to sell its range of vegan and allergen-free products.
BCMPA reflects on growing membership
Over thirty new members joined the BCMPA (British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association) during 2019, underlining the continuing growth and popularity of outsourcing in the UK markets.
Seeing images of vegetables can boost children’s intake
A variety of new resources, based on the evidence that children who are exposed to pictures of vegetables are more likely to eat them, have been launched as part of the See & Eat project.
Vita Coco certified B Corp
Coconut water brand, Vita Coco EU, has been certified as a registered B Corporation. It was recognised for its investments in local farms and educational programmes around the world.
A look back on 2019 for Goplasticpallets.com
Plastic pallet company, Goplasticpallets.com has had a successful year of growth in 2019.
UK exports to China see largest value increase this quarter
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a report showing that Q3 food and drink exports increased by 8.3% YOY to £6.2bn, largely driven by export value growth to non-EU countries
SIG carton packs debut in Japan
Dairy manufacturer Moriyama is the first customer in Japan to run commercial production using SIG filling technology and the first to offer premium ready-to-drink (RTD) products in SIG carton packs locally filled in Japan.
Nestlé sells US ice cream business to Froneri
Nestlé is selling its US ice cream business to Froneri, an ice cream-focused joint venture Nestlé created in 2016 with PAI Partners, for a transaction value of US$4 billion (€3.6bn).