Sustainability
Technology and sustainability at the fore of Food Tech Matters
Food Tech Matters takes place in London next month and offers an opportunity for the world’s food tech entrepreneurs to meet and secure business
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
Sweeterra performs the same as conventional sweeteners
Comet Bio has demonstrated its Sweeterra line of sweeteners are a comparable substitute for commercial syrups.
UK government bans straws and drinks stirrers from 2020
In a bid to reduce the UK’s plastic use, the government will introduce controls on the use of plastic straws and plastic drink stirrers from 2020.
Qualvis produces ethical packaging for chocolate bars
Packaging manufacturer, Qualvis, has produced a range of fully compostable and recyclable packaging for the organic, vegan, raw chocolate maker, Conscious Chocolate.
Morrisons rolls out plastic-free fruit & veg aisles
Morrisons is to become the first British supermarket to roll-out plastic free fruit and veg areas in many of its stores.
The destination for Free From innovations
Free From Functional & Health Ingredients 2019, Europe’s leading innovation platform for the free from, organic, vegan, functional and ingredient food industries takes place next week in Barcelona, 28-29 May.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
2019 InnoBev Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2019 InnoBev Awards were announced at an awards ceremony during the UK Soft Drinks Conference in London.
Gelymar S.A completes $15m investment
Carrageenan producer, Gelymar S.A, has completed its $15m expansion program at two of its plants in Chile. The investment has enabled the company to double its production capacity to 10,000 metric tons of product.
Cardboard tray by Jospak given WorldStar packaging award
A cardboard-based food tray by Jospak Oy has been named as winner of the WorldStar awards in the food packaging category.
JBT launches solution for pouch packaging
JBT Corporation has launched its new solution for filling flexible pouches commonly used in the infant nutrition and sports drinks categories.
Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Defra data shows growth in UK organic producers
Organic farming statistics for 2018 released by Defra show an increase in organic producers, indicating opportunity in the sector.
SodaStream uses Game of Thrones actors for new marketing campaign
SodaStream has today unveiled its latest video campaign, “Say Goodbye”, featuring Game Of Thrones actors, calling on people to drop single-use plastic bottles in favour of reusable.
Consistent collections needed to reduce food waste
Consistent collections are needed to reduce and recycle food waste, said ADBA in response to the government consultation on recycling.
Speakers for London Food Tech Week announced
More speakers have been confirmed for London Food Tech Week, a celebration of the latest Food Tech trends transforming the food and drink sector.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability