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Sauce trio
With barbecue season well underway, Empire Bespoke Foods has further bolstered its French’s portfolio with the addition of a trio of deep south inspired barbecue sauces.
Global dairy and soy food market set for growth
The global dairy and soy food market will rise from $617.9 billion in 2015 to $773.4 billion by 2020, predicts Canadean.
Double the chocolate
Mondelēz International has unveiled Mikado’s new flavour, King Double Choc, with twice the chocolate of Mikado King.
Ball completes acquisition of Rexam
Ball Corporation has announced the completion of its acquisition of Rexam PLC for approximately $6.1 billion of cash and equity, plus the assumption of approximately $2.4 billion of net debt, making Ball the largest manufacturer of beverage cans in the world.
Appeal of lactose-free in emerging markets
An overwhelming number of consumers of lactose-free dairy in emerging markets say that their main purchase driver is the health appeal of lactose-free products, not merely lactose intolerance, according to DSM’s latest Global Insight Series report.
New shredding technology for food recycling plant
Food recycling specialist SugaRich is overhauling the shredding technology it uses at its Brackley, UK plant to transform high calorific surplus food into energy rich animal feed.
DDW reveals food colour from purple corn
DDW is introducing a food colour derived from a purple corn hybrid for various applications, including confectionery.
Cricket range extended
Gathr has launched two new variants of its flagship cricket flour bars, Crobar.
Food companies honoured at biogas awards
Biogas projects turning food waste into renewable energy and valuable biofertiliser were honoured at the first AD & Biogas Industry Awards ceremony, held in Birmingham, UK, earlier this month.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
GNT unveils micronised powders for solid applications
GNT Group has launched a micronised powder range exclusively based on colouring foods under its Exberry brand.
Mars Food announces £23m investment
Mars Food UK has announced a £23 million investment into its King Lynn manufacturing site, with a new production line being completed in early 2017.
First fully automated lollipop coating line
GEA, which supplies process technology for the food industry, has developed what it claims is the world’s first fully automated lollipop coating line.
Recognising the role of dairy in sport
The Dairy Council calls on aspiring sports nutritionists across the country to recognise the role of dairy in sport and exercise nutrition.