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Coca-Cola introduces KeelClip packaging for multipack cans
Coca-Cola will begin rolling out the KeelClip, an innovative, minimalist paperboard packaging solution for its multipack cans across Europe, replacing the need for plastic wrap.
Made for Drink expands into Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Cook stores
Gourmet snack provider, Made for Drink, will be expanding into the aisles of 500+ Sainbury’s stores, 300+ Waitrose stores and the entire Cook estate from 1 December 2019.
Heineken opens new production facility in Mexico
Heineken Mexico has built its largest bottling plant worldwide, in Meoqui in the state of Chihuahua in the north of the country, after taking over the brewery in 2017 and investing €400 million.
Flora ProActiv relaunches with new branding and recipe
Flora ProActiv, a UK brand of cholesterol reduction spread, is set to unveil a completely revamped range of products featuring a new formula and packaging redesign.
ChickP taps into the dairy alternative market
ChickP, a foodTech startup developing innovative plant proteins, has launched a line of next-gen chickpea isolates designed for plant-based dairy alternative products.
Prime Bar beef protein snacks gain supermarket listings
Prime Bar has gained major supermarket listings in the UK for its 100% British bred, grass-fed savoury protein snacks, debuting in Marks and Spencer, Ocado, Selfridges and retail wholesalers this December.
Naturex showcases concepts for guilt-free eating on-the-go
At this year’s Fi Europe, Naturex is showing visitors that healthy eating can be compatible with hectic schedules by creating authentic, wholesome, and healthful take-away concepts using clean, clear and tasty plant-based ingredients.
CSB-System wins ERP System of the Year for its F&B industry software
For the second time, industry-specific software from food and drink IT specialist CSB-System has been awarded the “ERP System of the Year” prize in the Food category.
Happy Meat beef traceable to a single cow
Happy Meat has launched in the UK as Britain’s first climate-friendly beef that is premium grade and traceable to a single free range cow.
Ojah BV announces the launch of ‘The World’s First Vegan Ribs’
Plant-based ingredients producer Ojah BV, known by the industry for its chicken-alternative Plenti, will launch the “world’s first” vegan ribs in December, during the Food Ingredients Europe trade show in Paris.
ULMA unveils bold approach to reach European plastic recycling targets
With experts calculating that demand for plastic packaging will double in the next 20 years, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy has set a target of 55% of plastics being recycled by 2030.
Cobra Beer relaunches Cobra Zero
Following the launch of Cobra Beer’s new visual brand identity in April 2019, the brand has relaunched its 0% alcohol offering, Cobra Zero, complete with a new liquid.
BLC introduces shea-based margarine
Bunge Loders Croklaan (BLC) has introduced its novel, 100% sustainable shea-based margarine, ideal for enhancing puff, crispiness and colour in baked items such as croissants and Danish pastries.
Cookie dough becoming a mainstream dessert
Cookie dough is becoming so popular among consumers that it is becoming a stand-alone, mainstream dessert– a move up from being a product most commonly used as an ice cream and frozen inclusion.