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Kerry opens door on first plant in Russia
Global taste and nutrition company Kerry has opened its first plant in Russia.
Coca-Cola to experiment with cannabis
According to BNN Bloomberg, The Coca-Cola Co. is in “serious talks” with Aurora Cannabis about developing drinks infused with marijuana. It is thought that rather than giving consumers a ‘buzz’, the drinks would be intended to relieve inflammation, pain and cramping using cannabidiol. Known as CBD, cannabidiol is a chemical found in marijuana plants but […]
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of Processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Product news.
Full Stream ahead for drinks firm
A manufacturer and supplier of home carbonation systems has installed a new Zetes logistics execution solution in its Israeli production campus, to ensure ‘precise identification of stock and full visibility of its production line’.
Demand for smaller packs prompts processing solution launch
Food and beverage processing solutions firm JBT has announced the launch of a processing system which has been specially adapted to meet demand for smaller pack sizes in emerging markets.
Two new flavours for Robinsons range
Following the launch of its Robinsons Cordials and Creations ranges, Britvic has announced plans to extend the Robinsons ranges with the addition of two new flavours. Launching into the grocery channel from the October 1, Robinsons Fruit Creations Strawberry & Watermelon and limited-edition Fruit Cordials Crushed Apple & Cinnamon variants will, says Britvic, offer retailers […]
Shop-bought chicken bug levels ‘hold steady’
The top nine retailers across the UK have published their latest testing results on campylobacter contamination in UK-produced fresh whole chickens (covering samples tested from April to June 2018).
New labels mean sweet news for confectionery firm
Label manufacturer Source Labels says it has used a new system to slash confectionery brand Blockhead’s label backing requirements in half.
Carlsberg snaps up ‘world premier’ packaging solution
Carlsberg has unveiled what it’s calling a ‘world premier’ sustainable packaging solution.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Processing news.
Parkside pushes ahead with packaging innovation
Speciality packaging solutions provider Parkside has invested in state-of-the-art laser equipment, which it says will create new business opportunities in the market.
Grant’s reveals global brand refresh
Grant’s whisky has announced a global brand refresh – the biggest for 20 years.
Cargill boost for cocoa farmers
Cargill says the amount of sustainable cocoa it has sourced in Ghana has doubled since the establishment of its licensed buying company model (LBC) and over 13,000 cocoa farmers are now benefiting from the
initiative – up by 30 per cent from 10,000 a year ago.
PepsiCo vows to boost recycled content in its plastic bottles
PepsiCo has announced that it plans to achieve 50 per cent recycled plastic (rPET) in its bottles by 2030 across the European Union, with an interim target of 45 per cent by 2025. Through this target, the company will more than triple the amount of recycled plastic it uses, equating to over 50,000 tonnes of rPET.