News
Adult soft drink appeal on the up
The adult soft drinks market is gaining ground as products seek to satisfy a range of consumer needs and behaviours, says Canadean.
Businesses could save £300m a year by tackling food waste
WRAP estimates that 1.9 million tonnes of food is wasted in the UK grocery supply chain every year.
FDF welcomes 500 guests to annual dinner
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on UK food and drink businesses to unite in the face of shared challenges, and do more to trumpet industry’s successes and contribution to consumers, communities and the national economy.
Fresh approach
Paramount Packaging Systems has announced the launch of an Alpha VII FW3710BS/B back seal flow wrapper, that has been adapted for reliable, high speed operation on the mobile field harvesting rigs widely used by fresh produce growers.
Global milk consumption up
The global market for drinking milk continued to grow in 2015, rising by 2.4% to 251 billion litres, according to a new report from Zenith International.
CAP consultation on food and drink advertising
The Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has launched a public consultation on the introduction of new rules on the advertising to children of food and soft drink products in non-broadcast media, including online.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
European first
RPC Promens Consumer Nordics has developed a one litre milk bottle made entirely from a non oil based bio polymer produced from sugar cane.
New look for Schweppes
Tonic brand Schweppes is revamping its pack design by launching a bold new look to showcase its premium credentials to adult consumers.
FDF appoints chief scientific officer
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has appointed Helen Munday as chief scientific officer.
Global food safety training survey results
Campden BRI and Alchemy, in partnership with BRC, SGS, SQF and TSI, have released the results of the fourth annual global survey of food safety training.
Fish oil use could cut EU healthcare costs
More widespread, regular consumption of omega-3 supplements could save healthcare systems and providers in the EU a total of €12.9 billion a year, according to a study commissioned by Food Supplements Europe.
Fanuc unveils relocation plans
Robot manufacturer Fanuc UK will be moving its UK headquarters to a building at Ansty Park, Coventry.
Art inside and out
rlc packaging group has recently started producing eight new chocolate boxes with elaborate finishing for Swiss chocolate brand Cailler by Nestlé.