Business news
Coca-Cola launches Orange Vanilla flavour
Coca-Cola has launched a new flavour in the US – the first Coca-Cola trademark flavour innovation in over a decade – with Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar.
Ultimate Packaging awarded IPL’s 2018 Sustainability Award
Last year, Ultimate Packaging began working with International Procurement and Logistics (IPL), to help Asda supermarket deliver on its pledge to reduce plastic by 10%.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Frozen food industry crowns People Awards winners
The frozen food industry has recognised the stand-out individuals and teams of the frozen food industry in the British Frozen Food Federation’s annual People Awards.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
PPC Flexible Packaging acquires HFM Packaging
PPC Flexible Packaging, a provider of custom flexible packaging for specialty food, healthcare, and horticultural markets, today announced the acquisition of HFM Packaging Ltd.
Givaudan opens new flavours facility in India
Givaudan has opened its new flavours manufacturing facility in Pune, India, following a $60m investment.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Fentimans targets growth in Middle East
Fentimans, producers of botanically-brewed premium adult soft drinks, is planning to expand its footprint in the Middle East.
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, which shows the business continued its positive development over the last year, following the integration of Haas and the establishment of its third business pillar, Consumer Foods.
Unilever acquires snack brand, graze
The deal is the first to be secured by Unilever’s new chief executive Alan Jope since his appointment last month. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bühler appoints Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer
Bühler has named Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer at the company, effective 1 September 2019. The appointment follows the retirement of previous CFO, Andreas Herzog.
Givaudan, Buhler and Nestlé join for major healthier product research initiative
Flavour and fragrance company, Givaudan, has committed to co-found a major healthy food research scheme launched by ETH Zürich and EPFL, together with industrial partners Buhler and Nestlé.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on shelf-life news
i2r launch new stronger, lightweight foil tray design
i2r Packaging Solutions has unveiled a new aluminium smoothwall container for food that will be launched at the Packaging Innovations Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 27-28 February.
Reusable Packaging Association appoints new board leadership
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has named Rick Sasse as its new chairman of the board of directors.
Qualvis produce bold new look for Whitakers Chocolates
Packaging manufacturer, Qualvis, has produced a new boldly coloured range of cartons for Whitakers Chocolates’ new wafer flavours and a newly introduced honeycomb bite range.