Sustainability
Frutarom’s annatto colour certified organic
Frutarom Natural Solutions, a division of International Flavors & Fragrances, has received organic certification for its natural annatto colour.
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, which shows the business continued its positive development over the last year, following the integration of Haas and the establishment of its third business pillar, Consumer Foods.
Unilever acquires snack brand, graze
The deal is the first to be secured by Unilever’s new chief executive Alan Jope since his appointment last month. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Givaudan, Buhler and Nestlé join for major healthier product research initiative
Flavour and fragrance company, Givaudan, has committed to co-found a major healthy food research scheme launched by ETH Zürich and EPFL, together with industrial partners Buhler and Nestlé.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability
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i2r launch new stronger, lightweight foil tray design
i2r Packaging Solutions has unveiled a new aluminium smoothwall container for food that will be launched at the Packaging Innovations Show at the NEC, Birmingham on 27-28 February.
Reusable Packaging Association appoints new board leadership
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has named Rick Sasse as its new chairman of the board of directors.
Tomra CEO wins prestigious European business leaders award
Tomra’s president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, has achieved an international accolade in recognition of his leadership and corporate strategy.
Entries open for Sustainable Food Awards 2019
Entries are now open for this year’s Sustainable Food Awards, the only international awards dedicated to sustainability in the food industry
Kerry launches non-GMO yeast solution for acrylamide reduction
As governments around the world are introducing regulations on the presence of Acrylamide in foods, following the growing body of evidence of its role as a potential carcinogen, a solution has been brought to market.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Japan’s Asahi buys Fuller’s for $327 million
Japanese brewer Asahi is buying the beer business of Britain’s Fuller Smith & Turner’s for £250 million ($327 million), in a deal that will allow Fuller’s to focus on its pub and hotel holdings.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Plant-Based Foods Association responds to FDA on “milk” labelling
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) has responded on behalf of its 130 members to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s proposals to change the use of dairy names for plant-based alternatives.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bowman Ingredients launches next generation gluten-free coatings
UK food coatings manufacturer Bowman Ingredients has unveiled a new portfolio of products for the global gluten-free market.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability