News
70th IFFA opens its doors
IFFA 2019 is opening its doors 4-9 May in Frankfurt, Germany, with 1,039 exhibitors from 49 countries, including all market leaders, and significantly more exhibition space.
FiE and HiE co-located from 2020
As of 2020, Fi Europe and Hi Europe will become co-located events to become the biggest ingredients show in Europe.
Pret to introduce full ingredient labelling
Pret a Manger has begun to roll out full ingredient labelling of its products as part of its Five Point Allergy Plan.
A look towards Vitafoods Europe
Vitafoods Europe 2019 will this year focus on bringing the industry together to discuss key challenges such as sustainable sourcing, and wider trends including free-from, plant-based ingredients, and hemp extracts and CBD.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
GEA’s new aseptic double-seat valve increases beverage shelf life
GEA has launched its new D-tec D/DV double-chamber valve, to achieve a longer shelf life with fewer preservatives for beverages.
Proseal to be acquired by US corporation in £220m deal
Proseal – a provider of tray sealing technology to the food industry – is to be acquired by Chicago-based JBT Corporation for approximately £220m.
Sleaford Quality Foods to change to white plastic packaging
Sleaford Quality Foods (SQF) has revealed it is converting all its plastic packaging from black to white.
Olvin announces new analytics platform for drinks industry
A new analytics platform is looking to bring pubs and bars into the digital age by providing them with data about their performance, their customers and their local competitors.
Alternative proteins challenge dairy dominance in sports nutrition
The value of the sports nutrition market is set to grow by around 8% per year to reach over US$17bn globally in 2021, according to a forecast by Innova Market Insights.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö launches fiber-based paper straws
Ahlstrom-Munksjö has launched CelluStraw, a new fiber-based solution for drinking paper straws, enabling the food industry to provide consumers an alternative to single-use plastic straws.
Roundup: Processing
Here is your weekly roundup of processing news. Next week’s roundup will focus on shelf-life news.
Increase in fines and prosecutions for food safety and hygiene
Fines for food safety and hygiene offences and prosecution of directors and senior managers have increased following the introduction of new sentencing guidelines in England and Wales.
AstroNova introduces grass-based labels
AstroNova is extending its range of labelling approved for direct foodstuff contact.
Burger King’s Impossible Whopper to roll out across US
As plant-based alternatives creep into the mainstream, Burger King is the first big fast food chain to launch its own alternative burger.