News
Can added to Cubanisto range
Cubanisto, the rum flavoured beer from AB InBev, has added a new sleek can to its range. Featuring a disruptive design, the new 330ml can is lighter, more durable and chills faster than its bottled counterparts.
PepsiCo students take gold at Ecotrophelia UK
A team of PepsiCo placement students has been awarded the gold prize at the 2015 Ecotrophelia UK competition.
Increasing awareness of low glycaemic nutrition
Consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of low glycaemic nutrition, according to qualitative consumer research commissioned by functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo.
EFSA proposes calcium DRVs
EFSA has proposed dietary reference values (DRVs) for calcium as part of its continuing work on DRVs for European citizens. The scientific opinion was finalised following a six-week public consultation.
Switch to rigid plastic
Polish snack manufacturer Importaco Poland has chosen a rigid plastic pack from RPC Bebo Polska for its range of dried fruits and nuts.
PET bottle made entirely from plants unveiled
The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled the world’s first fully recyclable PET plastic bottle made entirely from renewable plant materials.
Chocolates packed in BOPP film
German chocolate manufacturer Halloren Schokoladenfabrik has chosen Innovia Films’ Propafilm RCU as part of the packaging for its new collection of Oh là là chocolates.
Afternoon soy protein snacks improve diet quality
A new study has found that consumption of a protein rich afternoon snack containing soy protein results in reductions in appetite, a greater delay in subsequent eating and improved diet quality in teens compared to other snack options.
ROUND-UP: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of Ingredients news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Hand crafted beer flavours
Bell Flavors and Fragrances has launched a new line of hand crafted beer flavours, ranging from subtle to major hops and from smooth to rich.
FSA publishes Strategic Plan
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published its Strategic Plan, setting out how it will work over the next five years to deliver the goals of the FSA Strategy 2015-20.
Europe loosens EU-wide GM food controls
The European Commission has proposed revising the EU authorisation procedure for genetically modified food and feed, allowing individual member states to opt out and ban EU approved GM foods and feed on their territories.
Reduced fat ice cream solution
Ulrick & Short has created a clean label ingredient which reduces the fat content of ice cream and other desserts by up to 50 per cent, with no effect on indulgence, taste or mouth feel.
Orange colours launched
KleurCraft has launched new orange colour ingredients for healthy and clean label products.