Packaging
Quick breakfast for one in four
Ingredients company DSM has published the first part of a new report in its Global Insight Series, focused on breakfast habits and behaviour in Europe and the US.
FoodTalk Awards 2018 judging panel revealed
The judging panel for this year’s FoodTalk Awards has been announced. There are seven categories dedicated to recognising the best new innovators in food, drink, technology and packaging.
Arla Foods announces £460m global investment
Arla Foods has announced a plan to invest almost half a billion pounds (€527 million) in 2018 as the company continues to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.
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Global packaging services market to reach $50bn by 2022
According to global authority on the packaging, print and paper supply chains Smithers Pira, the introduction of new business models and greater vertical integration are set to transform the packaging market.
Best before bargains
We often report on initiatives to tackle the food waste problem, including the likes of food redistribution charities, which aim to pass on rather than waste incorrectly labelled, over ordered or over supplied food as well as obsolete seasonal stock, and food surplus supermarkets, such as Denmark’s WeFood, which sells cut price produce that is past its sell by date but perfectly edible.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Coca-Cola sets new packaging and recycling goal
The Coca-Cola Company has announced its intention to collect and recycle 100% of its packaging by 2030.
FDF launches new guidance on comparative nutrition claims
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its Guidance on Comparative Nutrition Claims.
Ball collaborates with Spanish water brand for tonic and tea cans
Ball Corporation has partnered with Spanish water brand Aguas Minerales de Firgas to produce aluminium cans for its new range of Sou Tea and Sou Tonic drinks.
New popcorn multipacker uses less film
Italian equipment manufacturer PFM has developed a new automatic multipacking line for popcorn bags that uses 30% less film than other methods.
Beverage business
The implementation of the UK government’s soft drinks industry levy in April this year will no doubt be one of the big stories of 2018. But the beverage sector has already been hitting the news this year for many reasons.
FDF members make progress on sustainability front
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its annual sustainability progress report, outlining the progress made by members to deliver its Ambition 2025.
Happerley to become member-owned entity to validate UK food provenance
Food provenance organisation Happerley has held its inaugural Advisory Board meeting. I
UK government launches environment plan
Ambitious plans for a greener future have been outlined by UK prime minister Theresa May and environment secretary Michael Gove, including a pledge to eliminate avoidable waste.