Packaging
Sustainable food industry sees rise in food fraud
Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) says that the growing market for sustainable and premium foods is bringing greater risks of food fraud.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
CCEP unveils Fanta’s Halloween camapaign
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced Fanta’s upcoming Halloween campaign.
Welsh milk processor invests in filling lines
Welsh liquid milk processor Tomlinson’s Dairies has invested £22 million in Sainsbury’s listings in the UK.
Berry good sorting
Swedish organic processor Blåtand has invested in optical sorting technology from Bühler to deliver cleaner berries and ensure consistency in the shape, flavour and colour of its produce
A question of cost
Changing the price, recipe or look of an existing product can never be taken lightly. Decisions should be rooted in a full consideration of consumer implications and an understanding of alternative solutions, explains Emma Gubisch.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
CSM Bakery Solutions to bring 3D printing to food industry
CSM Bakery Solutions and 3D Systems Corporation have announced their plans to develop a range of 3D printers for the food industry.
Tetra Pak 2017 Index – The Connected Consumer
Food packaging and processing company Tetrapak has announced the publication of its report, Tetra Pak Index 2017- The Connected Consumer in collaboration with General Assembly.
Powering the recycling party
The UK was treated to a (rare) warm and sunny August bank holiday the weekend just gone, and as part of the three-day weekend, Kopparberg was in London to spread its recycling message.
Multivac to expand Enger production capacity
The production capacity of Enger, Germany-based Multivac Marking & Inspection is to be expanded with a €2.5 million extension.
Fowler Welch customers hit 1m meals for FareShare
Following the first year of partnership with food distribution charity FareShare, customers of UK logistics provider Fowler Welch have donated enough food to provide one million meals for charities supporting vulnerable people.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
New waste management service launched for food manufacturing sector
Waste management solutions provider Phs Wastekit has launched Wastesaving Audit: a free waste management service targeted at food manufacturing businesses.
BRC, FDF & Campden BRI publish food packaging materials guidance
BRC Global Standards, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Campden BRI have collaborated to publish the first edition of a global guidance on migration from packaging materials into food.
Redefining functionality
Lucy Brice discusses the new age of functional ingredients, and why food and drink products now should be all encompassing to cater for increasingly demanding consumers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability