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Fish-free tuna coming to UK
North Carolina-based Atlantic Natural Foods, which owns vegetarian protein brand Loma Linda, is launching its fish-free “Tuno” in the UK, following success in the US.
First dietary fibre verified natural according to ISO
Chicory root processor Sensus as announced that their full range of chicory inulin and oligofructose products qualifies as natural according to the new ISO 19657:2017 standard
Smurfit Kappa awarded fifth gold CSR rating
Smurfit Kappa has been awarded the gold Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating by EcoVadis, an evaluator of global supply chains, for the fifth successive year.
Tate & Lyle ingredient shortlisted for Gulfood awards
Tate & Lyle has announced its Promitor Soluble Fibre is shortlisted in the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards.
Iceland embarks on plastic-free packaging
Iceland has begun its journey to using plastic free packaging on its own label foods by 2023.
Surge in UK vegan products
The share of meat-free new products carrying a vegan/no animal ingredients claim nearly doubled in 2014-17, according to recent research by Mintel.
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Coca-cola and PepsiCo quash CBD rumours
Last month, rumours were flying around saying Coca-cola were exploring cannabis infused beverages, but now their CEO has confirmed it’s not interested.
Eagle Packaging Machinery is now EndFlex
Eagle Packaging Machinery LLC will now operate under the new name EndFlex LLC
‘No-deal’ Brexit stockpiling raise costs for manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest business confidence reveals that over a third (38%) of food and drink manufacturers surveyed are reporting an increase in costs as a result of stockpiling ahead of a possible ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
MuscleFood launch Christmas range
Online food retailer MuscleFood.com has launched its Christmas range, which includes a giant pig in blanket that’s over a foot long.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news.
Omega Ingredients retains top BRC accreditation
Omega Ingredients has announced that it has been re-awarded BRC AA accreditation.
Givaudan unveils multi-million commercial and development centre in Indonesia
Flavour and fragrance firm Givaudan has opened a new commercial and development centre in Jakarta.
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Four motion-controlled high speed tray sealing machines have increased the efficiency of the ready meal packing line at UK firm Pro-Pak Foods.