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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.
Tomra CEO wins prestigious European business leaders award
Tomra’s president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, has achieved an international accolade in recognition of his leadership and corporate strategy.
Big nutrient knowledge gap uncovered by new research
The demand to live a healthier lifestyle is increasing, yet 4 in 5 people across Northern Europe do not know about the essential nutrients they have in their diet, according to new research published by Arla Foods.
Diet Coke unveils new flavours and marketing
Following its branding overhaul in 2018 to a modern look, slimline cans and new flavours, Diet Coke has introduced another two flavours – Blueberry Acai and Strawberry Guava, along with new content as part of its ‘Because I Can’ campaign.
Entries open for Sustainable Food Awards 2019
Entries are now open for this year’s Sustainable Food Awards, the only international awards dedicated to sustainability in the food industry
Kerry launches non-GMO yeast solution for acrylamide reduction
As governments around the world are introducing regulations on the presence of Acrylamide in foods, following the growing body of evidence of its role as a potential carcinogen, a solution has been brought to market.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Japan’s Asahi buys Fuller’s for $327 million
Japanese brewer Asahi is buying the beer business of Britain’s Fuller Smith & Turner’s for £250 million ($327 million), in a deal that will allow Fuller’s to focus on its pub and hotel holdings.
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, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Plant-Based Foods Association responds to FDA on “milk” labelling
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) has responded on behalf of its 130 members to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s proposals to change the use of dairy names for plant-based alternatives.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Pepsi to launch nitrogen-infused beverage
Pepsi is developing a nitrogen-infused version of its primary soda, which promises a ‘velvety, cascading foam’.
UK consumers call for better labelling as half consume food excluded from their diets
With news of tougher food labelling laws being proposed to prevent further deaths of people with allergies, new research has found that a staggering 55% of UK consumers have unintentionally consumed food restricted from their diet.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing
Consumer confusion over free-from allergen labelling
Allergen food labels are a source of confusion for today’s Brits according to latest research from Mintel, as only 37% of consumers agree that it is easy to identify which allergens a product is free from by its label.
Adolfo Orive named Tetra Pak president and CEO
The Tetra Laval Group Board has appointed Adolfo Orive, as president & CEO of Tetra Pak, effective April 1, 2019.
Bowman Ingredients launches next generation gluten-free coatings
UK food coatings manufacturer Bowman Ingredients has unveiled a new portfolio of products for the global gluten-free market.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability