Sustainability
PACKAGING: Round-up
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. Research and Markets has released the Global Baby Food Packaging Market 2015-2019 The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.67% over the period 2014-2019. CCL Decorative Sleeves […]
New platform for processing innovations
The new Natural Processing Solutions platform from Top and its partners provides insight into the opportunities that new processing technologies can offer. Companies that are looking for innovative methods to process food can start their quest here. The technologies have in common that they process products in a natural way, with better preservation of quality […]
Growth predicted for baby food packaging market
Research and Markets has released the Global Baby Food Packaging Market 2015-2019 report. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.67% over the period 2014-2019. One major trend upcoming in this market is increased adoption and use of eco-friendly pouch packaging because of growing consumer preference for flexible packaging. Companies work with sustainable and recyclable packaging materials. […]
Half of UK consumers recognise protein’s benefits
A new Canadean report finds that 49% of UK consumers are now ‘very aware’ of the health benefits of protein. Almost a fifth of all respondents (16%) are upping their consumption by seeking out groceries that are high in protein. Moreover, almost one out of ten consumers (8%) is using protein supplements. However, the survey […]
Roll on summer
Kliklok has sold another three automatic packaging lines to R&R Ice Cream in the UK for its factory in Northallerton, Yorkshire.
Spotlight on food traceability
Last September saw the publication of Professor Chris Elliott’s final report into the integrity and assurance of UK food supply networks. The report, which came in light of 2013’s horsemeat incident, identified weaknesses in the network and recommended to government measures that could be taken to address them. The government quickly posted its response, which […]
Global food traceability market report
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the Global Food Traceability Market 2015-2019 report to its offering. The analysts forecast the market to grow at a CAGR of 9.88% over the period 2014-2019. Food traceability systems are used to keep a record of the flow of products meant for human consumption and product attributes throughout the production process or […]
Renewable PE cartons
Elopak has unveiled beverage cartons featuring certified renewable polyethylene (PE). A wide range of Elopak cartons featuring renewable PE will be commercially available in the coming months. Described as an industry first, Elopak uses second generation renewable PE, made of European-sourced biomass not in competition with food supply. The company aims to replace all fossil-based […]
Food traceability gaining popularity
Organic Monitor believes that growing consumer interest in food provenance and production methods is leading to a spike in traceability schemes, with a growing number of certification schemes and analytical tools helping food companies provide transparency. Traceability schemes were initially introduced to track agricultural commodities from developing countries, such as coffee, cocoa and tea. Consumer […]
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Report reveals private label performance in EU
With the highest share for private label FMCG sales in Europe – accounting for more than half of the market in share – the UK again witnessed slight growth in 2014. This is according to global market and shopper intelligence firm IRI’s recently launched Private Label in Western Economies report. The report provides an insight into how private […]
Industry’s innovation needs
A new statement of what industry needs from science and technology has been published by Campden BRI. The document was compiled following an extensive consultation of Campden BRI’s industrial members – some 2,400 companies across 75 countries. The ‘needs’ document will be used to actively encourage providers of research and other scientific, technical and knowledge […]
Growth predicted for food traceability market
According to a new report from research firm TechNavio, the global food traceability market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.88% from 2015-2019. The report states that the emergence of analytics systems in this market is expected to significantly affect market growth. Analytics help organisations make informed decisions based on real-time data. These […]
UK juice exports up 40% since 2010
Overseas sales of UK fruit and vegetable juices reached a record £65 million last year. UK juices are now shipped to 96 countries including Spain, Italy, Brazil and America. Apple and orange juice are among the biggest international sellers with £35 million in sales. The demand for UK fruit and vegetable drinks has soared by […]
Breakfast snackification
Companies with ambitions in breakfast should not rule out NPD ideas as consumer habits are changing, writes Julian Mellentin, director of New Nutrition Business.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability