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Campaigners call for ‘calorie levy’ on unhealthy foods
Campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a calorie levy on processed foods in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and other health issues.
Yugen launches kombucha in cans
Belgian start-up Yugen has teamed up with beverage can manufacturer, Ball Corporation, to launch a kombucha in printed cans on the European market.
Food industry asks for no-deal competition waiver
The UK food industry has asked for aspects of competition law to be set aside to allow firms to co-ordinate and direct supplies with each other in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Nestlé launches plant-based coffee lattes
Nestlé has launched three plant-based coffees under its Nescafé Gold brand. The almond, oat and coconut lattes are all certified by the Vegan Society.
Shropshire Distillery produces foraged gins
The Shropshire Distillery and nearby restaurant Wild Shropshire have collaborated to produce a series of foraged gins.
Apeldoorn Flexible Packaging presents new films at FachPack
Apeldoorn Flexible Packaging will present new features at this year’s FachPack on September 24-26 in Nurnberg, Germany.
GEA optimises its TwinTube packaging machine
GEA will launch its redesigned high-speed vertical packaging machine GEA SmartPacker TwinTube at PackExpo (booth LS-5905) in Las Vegas, USA from September 23-25, 2019.
Böen adds NFC technology to its bottles
Californian wine brand Böen has added NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to its bottles, taking consumers to the home of the Böen farmhouse with a tap of Böen’s cap.
Nature Shift brings Perfectly Broken to market
Perfectly Broken is the second brand brought to market by Nature Shift, a UK based start-up bringing products to market to help consumers find natural, tasty treats.
Better Juice to build pilot plant for low-sugar orange juice
FoodTech startup Better Juice has partnered with orange juice producer Citrosuco to set up a pilot plant for low-sugar orange juice.
Multivac to showcase next gen technology at FachPack
Multivac will be showcasing a number of innovations from its various business units at this year’s FachPack.
GIC to mark 20th appearance and PPMA Total Show
GIC will mark its 20th appearance at the PPMA Total Show in October with a special competition.
Record entries for Great Taste Awards 2019
Following 75 days of judging and a record breaking 12,772 entries from 104 nations, the results of the world’s most coveted food and drink awards, Great Taste, have been released.
Border Biscuits announces listing on Ocado
Biscuit manufacturer Border Biscuits has secured a deal with Ocado to supply the online retailer with its full retail range for the first time.