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Foodmek set for growth following investment
Fife food processing equipment maker Foodmek is activating an ambitious growth plan after securing £500,000 funding for it from the Scottish Loan Scheme (SLS)
The Classic Mineral Water Company invests in automated lines
An Irish water bottling company has invested significantly in its manufacturing facilities to more than double output capacity of its mineral water products.
Goplasticpallets introduces new folding pallet
Goplasticpallets.com has introduced its new GoFLC 960 – a new, multi-purpose folding pallet container.
Montelektro and 8Sigma team up to develop MES solution for breweries
Two Croatia-based companies, Montelektro and 8Sigma have together developed a software solution that will meet specific requirements of the modern brewing industry.
Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup of the latest packaging news. Next week’s roundup will focus on the latest processing news.
Ornua opens new pizza cheese facility in Spain
Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has opened its new, €30 million, state-of-the-art cheese production facility in Ávila, Spain.
Craft gin brand saturation looms in UK
The craft and high-end gin segment in the UK is at risk of a “shake-out” in the coming years, Pernod Ricard executive Jonny Peacock has told GlobalData, with the boom set to continue for around two more years.
New CBD trade association to be formed in UK
Following an extensive 6-month consultation with key stakeholders since the release of a landmark report CBD in the UK, a new trade association is being launched at a CBD Summit.
Amplify arrives on the zero-alcohol scene
Amplify, a new non-alcoholic spirit brand, aims to refresh the alcohol-free spirit sector, positioning itself as spirited, carefree, adventurous, sociable and uncompromised.
Ilapak develops flow wrapper for meat
Driven by rising concerns over contamination and labour shortages, the fresh meat industry is in favour of an on-machine vacuum flow wrapping process that eliminates any product contact, rather than using pre-made shrink bags.
Axereal acquires Cargill’s malt business
Axereal, France’s largest grain co-operative, has acquired Cargill’s malt business on behalf of its subsidiary, Boortmalt. The move makes Boortmalt the world’s largest producer of malt.
Botanic Lab teams up with Deliveroo on CBD drinks
A year after medical cannabis was legalised in the UK, Botanic Lab, the brand behind CBD drink ‘Dutch Courage’, has rolled out its CBD on demand retail service with retailers Deliveroo and Holland & Barrett.
Innovators recognised at Gulfood Manufacturing Awards
Companies who are pushing the boundaries of the global food and beverage eco-system were honoured at the Industry Excellence Awards 2019
Macadamias are underutilised as flavour pairing
Australian Macadamias has released findings from independent research agency, GalKal, revealing macadamias are an underutilised ingredient in the traditional chocolate and nuts pairing.