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“Shared Planet” leads Innova Market Insights’ Top Ten Trends for 2022
Global sustainability has overtaken personal health as consumers’ biggest issue, according to the insight platform.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Kerry accelerates sustainability targets in line with Paris Agreement
The taste & nutrition company has increased its targets for Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduction from 33% to 55% by 2030.
Givaudan to acquire DDW, The Color House
As part of its 2025 strategy to expand the portfolio of its global Taste & Wellbeing business, Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire DDW, The Color House, a US based natural colour company.
Speciality & Fine Food Fair launches year-round platform to match buyers & producers
Speciality & Fine Food Fair Connects is an online platform designed to unite the event’s community year-round.
Nutkao expands in Europe with Belgian acquisition
Nutkao — European producer in the spreadable creams sector — has acquired Boerrineke NV, a Belgian company specialising in the production of spreads and chocolate.
The Food and Drink Sector Council proposes collaborative action for the National Food Strategy
FDSC report shares the Council’s vision, ambition and solutions for the future food system.
Macfarlane Group UK awarded Gold rating from EcoVadis for sustainability
Macfarlane Group, the UK’s largest supplier of protective packaging, has achieved a Gold rating in a sustainability survey conducted by EcoVadis.
Mindful power
As we emerge from the pandemic, health and wellness has become more widely recognised in the mainstream, encouraging consumers to be more proactive and purposeful with their food and beverage choices. Growing awareness about health generally has risen – and with it alcohol’s effects on the quality of life has spurred mindful drinking in recent […]
Millions of UK parents facing food insecurity this winter
Increases in fuel and food prices mean people will have to choose between eating and heating in the coming months, reports the Food Foundation.
Gist tackles driver shortage with in-house HGV training & testing centre
Aspiring HGV drivers in the UK can now jump the queue for training and sitting their Class C+E driving test by applying directly to Gist, which has launched its own fully accredited HGV training & testing centre.
The Food Incubator launches to assist on path to food production success
The Food Incubator is a new business designed to help food producer companies and start-ups navigate their way to market, by identifying appropriate and assured processes to evidence proven safety and shelf life.
ShelfNow reveals how its partners have prepared for Natasha’s Law
With the implementation of Natasha’s Law pending for 1 October 2021, ShelfNow, Europe’s first intelligent B2B online marketplace, has revealed how its partners are preparing for the changes in food regulation.
Salt of the Earth teams up with Tel Hai Collage Institute
This Israeli partnership focuses on salt- and sodium-reduction innovation and connects the academy and its students to the food industry.
Scientists help put fizz back into the soft drink sector facing CO2 shortage
Yorkshire-based business CO2 Sustain is coming to the aid of soft drinks brands and manufacturers caught short by supply chain issues leading to a CO2 shortage.