Regulatory
Almost a fifth of all food and drink launches in Europe are organic
According to Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD), in the last 10 years, the total share of new global food and drink product launches with organic claims has risen from 6% to 10% between August 2009 and July 2019.
Veolia crowned at Princes factory
Veolia Water Technologies will supply a new anaerobic treatment plant and associated biogas treatment system to Princes
First tobacco… now food and drink?
In 1962, the Royal College of Physicians first recommended stricter laws on the sale and advertising of tobacco products, will the same happen to food?
Nearly a third of consumers bin edible food due to label confusion
New research has found many British adults end up throwing away perfectly edible produce, because they are confused by package labels.
Time is running out to replace soon-to-be-banned refrigerants
New European legislation, which comes into force on 1st January 2020, bans the use of refrigerants that have Global Warming Potential (GWP) of above 2500.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Yamato to celebrate 100 years
Machining manufacturer Yamato Scale will celebrate 100 years of operations next year.
Business news, Food safety, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Unbar Rothon adds new dimension to its seasonings
To celebrate one hundred years of service to the British food industry, Essex-based flavours and seasonings supplier, Unbar Rothon, has made its seasonings gluten-free and free of MSG.
Arla obtains GRAS approval for alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula
Arla Foods Ingredients has obtained Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) approval relating to its use of alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula.
Olympia London looks to eradicate food waste at its venue
UK events venue, Olympia London, is joining forces with the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to tackle food waste.
Orbis to showcase bakery packaging solutions at IBIE
Orbis Corporation is highlighting several of its reusable packaging solutions designed for the baking industry at IBIE 2019 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 8-11 September.
BNF updates healthy hydration guides
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) is highlighting the importance of healthy hydration through a series of guides on drinks choices for different age groups.
Sensient Flavors presents Halal range at Gulfood
At this year’s Gulfood Manufacturing, Sensient Flavors EMEA will be presenting its range of Halal flavours and emulsions for use in beverage, dairy, confectionery and bakery applications.
GNT to showcase organic Coloring Foods at Sana Bologna
GNT will highlight its range of certified organic Coloring Foods at the SANA expo (6-9 September, Bologna), with a special focus on their benefits for confectionery.
Kells creates reduced sugar cake mix range
Kells has reformulated its cake mixes to conform to Public Health England’s (PHE) targets for manufacturers to reduce sugar by 20% across items sold.