Sustainability
Equinom says “Open Sesame” to local markets
Equinom, a seed technology company, has launched a new patented sesame variety. The high-yield, high profile, sesame seeds provide advanced organoleptic characteristics plus a shatter-resistance trait that makes them suitable for mechanised harvesting.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
New flavours from Coca-Cola brands
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced new flavours from some of its biggest brands, including Capri-Sun, Appletiser and Fanta.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
Predicting food trends with AI
Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence startup, has today published its first report on emerging food trends.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability
SIG first in beverage carton industry to launch paper straw
SIG is the first in the industry to offer a market-ready alternative to plastic straws, announcing today that a paper straw solution will be delivered to first customers in the first quarter of 2019.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
iFarm’s urban greenhouses deliver organic revolution
iFarm Project, which develops modular automated farms to produce natural vegetables, salads, and berries year-round, has raised $1 million to develop iFarm technology and enable it to enter the international market.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
Tate & Lyle launches stevia sustainability project with Earthwatch
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, together with its stevia partner Sweet Green Fields, is conducting a new research project to assess the sustainability of the stevia supply chain.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Ten years of OPRL
Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.
SQZ launches beverages in Ecolean aseptic packages
Shou Quan Zhai (SQZ) is expanding into the beverage market with a new line of ready-to-drink products. They are the first non-dairy beverages in China available in lightweight flexible packages from Ecolean.
Ultimate Packaging awarded IPL’s 2018 Sustainability Award
Last year, Ultimate Packaging began working with International Procurement and Logistics (IPL), to help Asda supermarket deliver on its pledge to reduce plastic by 10%.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Frozen food industry crowns People Awards winners
The frozen food industry has recognised the stand-out individuals and teams of the frozen food industry in the British Frozen Food Federation’s annual People Awards.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Givaudan opens new flavours facility in India
Givaudan has opened its new flavours manufacturing facility in Pune, India, following a $60m investment.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, 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.