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BFFF launches new digital campaign to boost frozen food growth
The UK frozen food category is worth £8.6bn, and is set for a further boost with the launch of a new promotional campaign from the British Frozen Food Federation to coincide with Christmas.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Nestlé creates research institute for packaging to accelerate sustainability agenda
Nestlé has announced it is creating an Institute of Packaging Sciences, which will be dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Qualvis helps wrap-up Christmas for Maldon Salt
Qualvis has designed festive packaging for Maldon Salt packs, exclusively available at Tesco
Bright Light Agribusiness selects Tomra for almond sorting
Bright Light Agribusiness has selected Tomra as its partner for an end-to-end almond sorting solution.
Fair Trade US launches record number of private label products
Fair Trade USA has launched a record 176 Fair Trade Certified private label products in 2018.
Proseal opens new US factory amid international growth
Tray sealing specialist Proseal has expanded its business in the US with the opening of a new production facility.
Roquette Foundation for Health supports exhibition
The Roquette Foundation for Health has announced that it is a partner of the “Microbiota” exhibition, being held at the Cité des sciences et de l’industrie in Paris.
Stora Enso and Sulapac develop biodegradable straws
Stora Enso and Sulapac have joined forces to develop renewable and sustainable straws in a bid to combat the billions thrown away every year.
Huel launches its first RTD “meal alternative”
UK-based Huel has announced the launch of its Huel Ready-to-drink, which it says is a nutritionally complete meal, pre-blended for convenience in two flavours – vanilla and berry.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Hot Chocolate with less sugar from Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut Beverages UK has added a new product to its popular Classic drinks range, a hot chocolate with less sugar.
KHS presents student design award for germ-free packaging
KHS has announced the winner of its student awards for innovative packaging designs.
It’s showtime!
The diaries of food and drink industry folk, myself included, are always packed at this time of year.
‘Industry must work together to capitalise on growth potential for organic’
British consumers are increasingly moving towards organic food but the industry must work together to capitalise on the full growth potential of organic in the UK, delegates at the recent UK Organic Congress were told.
Pukka to donate 100% of Black Friday sales to TreeSisters
Pukka has announced that the company will be donating 100% of sales made on pukkaherbs.com from Black Friday to Cyber Monday to TreeSisters.