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Kells creates reduced sugar cake mix range
Kells has reformulated its cake mixes to conform to Public Health England’s (PHE) targets for manufacturers to reduce sugar by 20% across items sold.
Agr to feature new vision system at Pack Expo
Pilot Vision+, Agr’s latest in-the-blowmolder vision system for PET bottles will be featured at the upcoming Pack Expo show in Las Vegas.
Smurfit Kappa sees rise in demand for sustainable produce packaging
Smurfit Kappa has created a sustainable packaging solution for a Portuguese grape producer.
Palsgaard showcases new cake emulsifiers at IBIE
Palsgaard will highlight the benefits of its powdered whipping-active cake emulsifiers at the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) in Las Vegas, 8-11 September.
Scientists produce vodka from Chernobyl exclusion zone
British scientists have created a vodka made of grain and water from the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
Cartons perform well in lifecycle assessment
An environmental lifecycle assessment (LCA) has found that single-use beverage cartons compare favourably with reusable glass bottles – and outperform single-use PET bottles – across the fresh milk, juice and UHT milk market segments.
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.