Packaging
Report reveals alarming forecast for UK food security
Disturbing figures relating to the UK’s self sufficiency in food have been revealed in a new report published today by the NFU. It states that at current rates, just 53% of the nation’s food needs will be produced from home farms in the next 25 years, with potential for serious implications for the British economy, […]
Printer for small layouts
With the TTO 05, Multivac Marking & Inspection has added a new thermal transfer printer with a print width of up to 32mm to its portfolio. The smallest and cheapest of the TTO models, it prints at a resolution of 300 dpi and at a speed of up to 500mm/s. As the company’s smallest thermal […]
ROUND-UP: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com. A new, narrower jar has been created for Tangerine Confectionery by RPC Containers Blackburn. Procap has introduced 29/21 GREEN1P for fillers in the edible oils, vinegars […]
Summer special
Britvic Soft Drinks has created J2O Garden Rose, a new limited edition blend of apple, raspberry and rose flavours, which is available in the UK until August 2015. Jonathan Gatward, GB marketing director, Britvic Soft Drinks, comments, “We’re thrilled to see the launch of J2O Garden Rose; it’s a different flavour profile from the core […]
Food survey results
The results of the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) biannual Public Attitudes Tracker for November 2014 have been published. The top three food safety issues of total (ie spontaneous plus prompted) concern for respondents were food hygiene when eating out (39%), food poisoning (32%), the use of additives in food products (29%) and date labels (29%). The […]
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Feeling fruity
Britvic Soft Drinks has unveiled a series of innovations to Robinsons in order to strengthen the brand’s position as the UK’s number one squash brand. Robinsons will be launching a new range of flavours, including: apple, blackcurrant and cherry; lemon and mango; orange and raspberry; and pineapple, mango and passion fruit. Limited edition variants will […]
Meat the demand for natural convenience
The top three considerations when choosing preservatives for processed meat products, according to Lex Borghans, category manager MU meat and culinary at Corbion Purac.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
New closure
Procap has introduced 29/21 GREEN1P for fillers in the edible oils, vinegars and sauces markets. It is said to be one of the most cost effective and lightest closures currently available for 29/21 PET neck finishes for this sector. The lightweight solution allows fillers to save both on cost and CO2 emissions. At just 1.2g, […]
Aquajuice makeover
Calypso Soft Drinks, part of Cott Beverages, has updated its pack design for Aquajuice – its range of healthier still water drinks. Following a review of its growing ‘school compliant’ portfolio, the company has launched the new designs to appeal to the foodservice and education sectors. Aquajuice Juicy Water packs have a completely new look […]
Natural foaming agent
Ingredion’s new natural foaming agent Foamation Q 200 delivers improved foam stability and high quality froth textures to a range of non-alcoholic beverages. With long lasting foaming properties, the foaming agent allows drink manufacturers to develop new products which meet the growing demand from consumers for natural-based drinks while also delivering superior mouthfeel. It can […]
Ingredients for 2015 success
Low FODMAP diets, increasingly spicy foods and super healthy ‘convenience’ ingredients are set for a surge in popularity in 2015, according to EHL Ingredients. The importer, blender and packer of global food ingredients predicts that manufacturers will look to cater to developing consumer tastes for hotter and spicier ingredients, as well as to health conscious […]
Meat bites
Snowbird Foods has enhanced its range of ingredients for ready meals manufacturers with the launch of two new cooked and frozen products. Its Pork & Apple Meatbites feature 60% British pork flavoured with bramley apple, plus onion, garlic paste, wheat flour, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, marjoram, parsley and sage. Its golden coating contrasts with the darker […]
Surprize treats
Bon Bon Buddies has launched a new kids’ collectable confectionery onto the market. The building block shaped Surprize Qubes offer children a sweet treat, which can be consumed, collected and played with. The Qubes are available with Barbie, Super Mario and Despicable Me 2 branding. Each individual block contains a 10g pack of strawberry flavoured […]
Soft drinks industry launches new primary authority partnership
The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA), which represents soft drinks manufacturers including A G Barr, Coca-Cola and Refresco Gerber, has launched a UK-wide trading standards scheme with Surrey County Council. They have joined together to give BSDA members opting into the scheme assurance that policies and procedures in place in their premises cannot be changed […]