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Spoon Guru set for international expansion
Spoon Guru, technology that can filter grocery products online to help users match their dietary requirements, has rolled out its software to some of the world’s largest retailers.
UK food and drink calls on governments to back plan for future success
A collective of more than 30 organisations from across the UK’s food and drink supply chain have published a call-to-action for governments to support and champion the UK’s largest industry.
BrauBeviale 2019 looks at the future viability of the beverage sector
From 12 – 14 November 2019, Nuremberg will once again be the hub for the international beverage industry.
Mondi makes recyclable pouch
Mondi Group has developed a fully-recyclable polypropylene construction for thermoforming applications with a 23% reduction in carbon footprint compared to existing packaging.
Solero trials wrapper-less packaging
Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach, using 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack.
Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup of the latest packaging news. Next week’s roundup will focus on processing news.
Coca-Cola to use bottles made from 100% rPET
Coca-Cola has announced its Honest, Glacéau Smartwater and Chaudfontaine brands will all be sold in bottles made from 100% recycled plastic (rPET).
Givaudan opens new flavours centre in Switzerland
Givaudan has opened its new flagship Innovation Centre in Kemptthal, Switzerland, to accelerate its global efforts in creating differentiated and sustainable flavour and taste solutions for the food and beverage industries.
Kemin unveils new strategy and logo
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has unveiled its new global vision and logo to align the company strategically for 2042 and beyond.
Fruit purees offer solution for FDA’s ‘Added Sugar’ hurdle
Fruit purees are emerging as a viable solution for US food companies as they work towards complying with new rules on the labelling of sugar.
Vegan energy sweets win gold at student competition
A team of students from University of Reading has won the gold prize at Ecotrophelia for their vegan energy sweets for endurance athletes.
UK government opens plastic waste innovation fund
The government is inviting organisations to apply for funding under a multi-million pound grant scheme to help boost the recycling of plastic packaging.
Alland & Robert attains non GMO verification
Natural gums producer, Alland & Robert, has obtained non-GMO verification for its acacia gum references, karaya gum reference and its texturing ingredient Syndeo.
2020 Product of the Year entries now open
Entries for the 2020 edition of the world’s largest annual consumer voted award, Product of the Year, are now open, with the deadline for submissions on 31 July 2019.