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BV Dairy moves into contract packaging
UK manufacturer of specialist dairy products BV Dairy has begun contract packaging after signing a new long term contract to produce bottled kefir cultured milk drinks.
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Schweppes announces UK brand investment
In response to the growing demand for premium mixers, tonic brand Schweppes has announced a new investment which includes the launch of a premium skittle-shaped bottle.
Scot export figures highlight importance of continued access to EU
Scottish food and drink exports to Europe grew by £119 million in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year.
Support for butter buyers
Scottish shortbread makers, confectioners and bakeries could benefit from support to combat shortages and rising prices in the butter market.
Meurens Natural invests €15m in second ingredients plant
Meurens Natural, which processes cereals and dried fruits into organic and natural ingredients for the agri-food sector, has invested €15 million ($17.6m) in opening a second production plant in Belgium.
AR Packaging to close two carton plants
Packaging company AR Packaging is to close two carton plants in Russia and Finland in a move which will affect 150 employees.
Brexit and global warming threaten UK food supply
The UK is facing the greatest threat to the integrity of its food supply since World War II, food security expert Professor Chris Elliott has warned.
Consumers quizzed on acacia gum
Supplier of acacia gum, Alland & Robert recently asked polling organisation Toluna to carry out a survey in the USA, UK, Japan and Germany to find out how much consumers know about acacia gum.
Chocolate sugar and fat reduction project unveiled
Research institute Campden BRI is inviting companies to join research into the evaluation of viable routes for sugar and fat reduction in chocolate and related products.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
New advice on eating runny eggs
Infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people can now safely eat raw or lightly cooked eggs that are produced under the British Lion Code of Practice, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) says.
Burts increases factory capacity with £3m investment
Potato chip company Burts Chips has increased capacity at its Plymouth, UK production site by 20% with the installation of a new high-speed potato frying line.
CCEP partners with university to reduce soft drinks packaging
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is continuing its commitment to reduce the amount of packaging used for its products with a new initiative, launched in partnership with the University of Reading, UK.
EU sugar quota removal to create ‘new era’ of lower prices
The end of the EU sugar quota could create a new era of lower sugar prices, with implications for farmers, sugar processors, food manufacturers and end consumers, according to one analyst.