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Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup of the latest packaging news. Next week’s roundup will focus on the latest processing news
Radnor Hills opens consumer e-shop
Water and soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has opened its first online shop for consumers.
Podberry secures first supermarket listing
Brand new Podberry pea snacks has secured its first listing into 28 Morrisons stores in Scotland.
Prinova expands to Australia
Ingredients and premix supplier Prinova has expanded into the Asia-Pacific market with a new subsidiary in Australia.
Top Beverages launches CBD infused spirits
Recently established distillery, Top Beverages, is bringing its first products to market – a CBD infused gin and CBD infused Spiced Rum.
GNT to showcase organic Coloring Foods at Sana Bologna
GNT will highlight its range of certified organic Coloring Foods at the SANA expo (6-9 September, Bologna), with a special focus on their benefits for confectionery.
Santa Maria tortillas save plastics with new packaging from Flextrus
Paulig, owner of the Santa Maria brand, has worked together with Flextrus, a member of AR Packaging, to develop packaging which protects its products while minimising its environmental impact.
Kells creates reduced sugar cake mix range
Kells has reformulated its cake mixes to conform to Public Health England’s (PHE) targets for manufacturers to reduce sugar by 20% across items sold.
Agr to feature new vision system at Pack Expo
Pilot Vision+, Agr’s latest in-the-blowmolder vision system for PET bottles will be featured at the upcoming Pack Expo show in Las Vegas.
Smurfit Kappa sees rise in demand for sustainable produce packaging
Smurfit Kappa has created a sustainable packaging solution for a Portuguese grape producer.
Palsgaard showcases new cake emulsifiers at IBIE
Palsgaard will highlight the benefits of its powdered whipping-active cake emulsifiers at the International Baking Industry Expo (IBIE) in Las Vegas, 8-11 September.
Scientists produce vodka from Chernobyl exclusion zone
British scientists have created a vodka made of grain and water from the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
Cartons perform well in lifecycle assessment
An environmental lifecycle assessment (LCA) has found that single-use beverage cartons compare favourably with reusable glass bottles – and outperform single-use PET bottles – across the fresh milk, juice and UHT milk market segments.
Campaigners call for ‘calorie levy’ on unhealthy foods
Campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a calorie levy on processed foods in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and other health issues.