Round-Up: Processing

Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.

  • PepsiCo UK & Ireland has announced that it has halved the amount of water and carbon used to grow potatoes for Walkers Crisps in water stressed areas as part of its ‘50 in 5’ commitments, launched in 2010.
  • The PPMA Group of Associations has announced its 500th member as well as record bookings for the PPMA Show exhibition in 2017.
  • The move towards sustainable food retailing shows no sign of slowing down, with consumers becoming more aware of environmental issues than ever before, according to research by Globescan.
  • Simply Waste Solutions has announced that it will collect and supply used cups to the ACE UK recycling facility.
  • The World Biogas Association (WBA) has been launched at the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 22 in Marrakesh, Morocco.
  • Anritsu Infivis has unveiled the Dual Wave M5 metal detector, designed to simplify operation and minimise false rejects through improved trouble shooting and help screens.

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