Business news
Beneo invests €4.3 million in new plant
Functional ingredients manufacturer, Beneo, has invested €4.3 million into a new production plant for vegetal protein in Wanze, Belgium.
FDA outlines new guidelines for US imports
As the rate of food imports to the US increases, the FDA has focused on globalisation of food safety.
GFSI recognises food safety pioneers for Global Markets Award
The winners of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)Global Markets aWards 2019 have been announced.
WRAP and OPRL announce strategic partnership
WRAP and OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) will work together towards meeting the UK’s recycling targets.
Marks & Spencer and Ocado enter joint venture
Retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has entered a joint venture with online grocer, Ocado, in a bid to transform online grocery shopping for UK consumers.
15,000 bph poultry processing at Cranswick’s new plant
Cranswick Poultry has chosen Marel Poultry to supply a new, state-of-the-art processing line at its new plant in Suffolk, UK.
Synergy Flavours expands in Thailand
Flavour company, Synergy Flavours, a division of Carbery Group, has doubled the size of its Thai operation to meet growing demand for its innovative flavour solutions in Asia-Pacific. The expansion of its site in Samutprakarn has created an additional 2500m2 of space, including 1,500m2 dedicated to manufacturing, plus five new sensory labs. The additional space […]
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Zero caffeine, maximum energy
Food manufacturer, Matok V’Kal has launched a six-calorie solution to help boost stamina during high-endurance workouts and sports activities.
NSAFD launches packaging apprenticeship
The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) is urging young people to ‘Blaze a trail’ in the growing packaging industry with the launch of a new degree apprenticeship.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Glanbia posts full year results, plus new acquisition and board changes
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has announced its results for the financial year ended 29 December 2018. Its subsidiary, Glanbia Nutritionals, has also acquired US-based Watson for $89m (€78.4m).
US CBD drinks market to rise to over $1bn
US sales of cannabis-based drinks are predicted to surpass $1billion in 2022, according to the 2019 US CBD Drinks Report from Zenith Global and US industry newsletter, Beverage Digest.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Spoonfed eyes up the US
Catering management software company Spoonfed is planning major expansion in the US, following £575,000 of development funding from Equity Gap.