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2019 InnoBev Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2019 InnoBev Awards were announced at an awards ceremony during the UK Soft Drinks Conference in London.
Gelymar S.A completes $15m investment
Carrageenan producer, Gelymar S.A, has completed its $15m expansion program at two of its plants in Chile. The investment has enabled the company to double its production capacity to 10,000 metric tons of product.
Waitrose looks to treble online grocery business
Waitrose & Partners has announced plans to treble the size of its successful online grocery operation to a £1bn business over the next three years, working in partnership with Today Development Partners (TDP).
Cardboard tray by Jospak given WorldStar packaging award
A cardboard-based food tray by Jospak Oy has been named as winner of the WorldStar awards in the food packaging category.
Givaudan signs partnership with foodtech incubator StartLife
Flavour and fragrance company, Givaudan, has formed a partnership with Dutch food and agritech incubator, StartLife, as part of its 2020 strategy of collaborative innovation.
JBT launches solution for pouch packaging
JBT Corporation has launched its new solution for filling flexible pouches commonly used in the infant nutrition and sports drinks categories.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Defra data shows growth in UK organic producers
Organic farming statistics for 2018 released by Defra show an increase in organic producers, indicating opportunity in the sector.
New dual-chamber stand-up pouch from Chamber Pouch
Chamber Pouch has brought a new dual-chamber pouch to the North American and global markets.
Cargill announces new US$150 million pectin facility
Cargill has commenced building work on a new pectin plant in Bebedouro, Brazil.
Cofresh Snack Foods expands to second site
UK-based Cofresh Snack Foods acquired an additional food production and warehousing facility to cater for significant growth and expansion.
Chaucer Foods rebrands to increase product range and widen NPD
Chaucer Foods, best known for its production of freeze-dried fruits and baked croutons, has rebranded to support its new vision and business focus.
SodaStream uses Game of Thrones actors for new marketing campaign
SodaStream has today unveiled its latest video campaign, “Say Goodbye”, featuring Game Of Thrones actors, calling on people to drop single-use plastic bottles in favour of reusable.
Jupiter Group acquires Cool Fresh International
The Jupiter Group is continuing its global expansion by acquiring Dutch fresh produce marketing company Cool Fresh International.
New DuPont cultures deliver health benefits
DuPont’s new cultures line contains its premium Howaru probiotics which are specially designed for fermented plant-based products to deliver clinically backed health benefits.