News
Fowler Welch trailer halves CO2 emissions
Fowler Welch has launched a new eco trailer, which is the first of its kind to harness kinetic energy to power the refrigerated trailer, potentially reducing the company’s CO2 emissions by over 14,000kg per year.
A taste of Wimbledon
Britvic Soft Drinks is launching ‘A real taste of Wimbledon’ this summer for squash brand Robinsons.
Arla opens €40m hydrolysates factory
Arla Foods Ingredients has opened a new factory located in Nr Vium, Denmark, strengthening its position in the global dairy protein hydrolysates sector.
Round-Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
FSS reiterates support for Eatwell Guide
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has reinforced its support of the Eatwell Guide, which is based on scientific evidence reviewed by independent experts, without outside influence or bias.
Dressed for success
Flavoured oil manufacturer Adesso Deli has launched a series of new products, attracting the attention of retailers.
Beatson Clark unveils cocktail jam jars
Glass manufacturer Beatson Clark is capitalising on the trend of cocktails and mixology – and drinks being served in the likes of teacups, fish bowls and coconuts – by providing a 300ml food jar for a range of ready to serve premium cocktails.
Food industry faces ‘challenging period’ following Brexit
Food manufacturers have been left ‘disappointed’ by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
European expansion for functional drink
Functional drink brand Wow, based in London, became the first company to gain European FSA approval for chia seed drinks in September 2015.
Food crime reporting facility launched
Food Crime Confidential – a reporting facility where food crime can be reported safely and in confidence, over the phone and by email – has been launched in the UK by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
World’s lightest aluminium seafood can
Work at Ardagh Group’s specialist aluminium can plant in Cuxhaven, north Germany, has resulted in the production of the world’s lightest aluminium seafood can.
Water brand is the One
One, the UK’s largest ethical bottled water brand, has launched a new range of juiced waters with no added sugar.
Growth of discounters puts UK private label under pressure
Supermarkets continue to lose private label sales to the discounters, as their value share of private label fell in the UK, according to a new report launched by IRI.
Environmentally friendly packaging from Crown
Crown Aerosols and Specialty Packaging Europe has collaborated with specialist tea brand Løv Organic to produce a range of premium tins, inspired by the brand’s ethos of respect for the environment.