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PepsiCo commits to climate change
PepsiCo has strengthened its commitment to action on climate change by announcing new goals for phasing out equipment with hydroflourocarbons (HFCs), signing both the Ceres BICEP Climate Declaration and the Prince of Wales’ Corporate Leaders Group Trillion Tonne Communique, and reporting progress on its energy efficiency initiatives. These commitments are part of PepsiCo’s overall strategy […]
£15k donation for Waste Aid
The RWM Ambassadors has announced that Waste Aid, a new organisation that connects vulnerable communities to waste management resources and expertise, will receive the first £15,000 Ambassadors’ fund. The donation was made by the RWM event organiser (i2i Events) to help encourage new initiatives in resource management and help support the sector, and another £15,000 […]
Corrugated SRP benefits discounters
Supermarket discounters are the fastest growing European retail sector. That growth is down to a number of significant factors, one of which is corrugated shelf ready packaging (SRP), according to the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO). German discount pioneers Aldi and Lidl are the two front runners across the continent, enjoying growth and […]
Increased packaging efficiency
tna has launched the tna robag Auto-splice system, which automatically splices film, increasing packaging efficiency and maximising product throughput by reducing the need for manual intervention. The new system overcomes challenges associated with preparing and changing the film roll on packaging machines. This procedure often requires manual intervention, impacting on operating costs and efficiencies. The […]
Beverage flavoured confectionery
The taste of cola, ice tea, tonic and ginger ale is popular around the world – and not only in beverages. Trends from the beverage industry are increasingly spilling over into other segments of the food industry such as confectionery. To meet this trend, Doehler has developed a range of natural flavours and colours as […]
Ingredients database goes mobile
In order to improve its reachability, the online database Prospector is now also accessible via iPhone and iPad app. Available from the iTunes store, the app can be installed free of charge. Prospector from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) contains technical information on more than 70,000 ingredients across 80 product categories. Just like the website, the app […]
FDF Awards winners revealed
On Thursday 18 September, outstanding individuals, ambitious initiatives and growing food and drink businesses were recognised for their contribution to the economy, community and environment at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards. TV and radio newscaster Katie Derham presented winners with their trophies at an award held at London’s The Brewery in the UK. […]
NFU spells out priorities
A UK government that understands farm businesses, wants agriculture to grow and has the policies that send the right signals to farmers, are the key messages in the NFU’s farming manifesto launched this week ahead of next year’s General Election. The document highlights five key policy challenges over the short, medium and long term that […]
Coca-Cola Life campaign
Coca-Cola Enterprises has announced a huge marketing support campaign which includes OOH, print, digital and experiential to support the launch of Coca-Cola Life as it seeks to build consumer awareness of its new brand. The lower calorie cola gives people another option when choosing a Coke to fit their lifestyle, whether that is Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Life […]
Food and Drink Export Month
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the start of a month of food and drink activity with online export community Open to Export, designed to help small and medium-sized food and drink companies grow their exports business. A joint initiative between Open to Export, government and industry, the Food and Drink Export Month runs […]
Scottish independence could affect Scotch Industry
Scotch companies are growing increasingly worried about the possible effects of independence on their sector. In its latest report Going Scot-Free, Rabobank looks at the possible impact a ‘yes’ win will have on one of Scotland’s leading industries. While some note that Scottish independence has the potential to boost the sales of Scotch, Rabobank believes […]
Drinking fudge dispenser
Fudge specialist The Fudge Kitchen is using a Maxi Dispenser from Rieke Dispensing for the launch of its Drinking Fudge into the foodservice sector. Drinking Fudge is added to hot, frothed milk to create a hot drink, or to cold milk for the base of a milkshake or frappé. As one of Fudge Kitchen’s most […]
Glasgow’s first distillery in 100 years
The Glasgow Distillery Company has announced the opening of Glasgow’s first gin and single malt whisky distillery in more than 100 years. Drawing on the spirit of Scotland’s first licensed distillers, The Glasgow Distillery Company takes its name from Glasgow’s original distillery. Founded at Dundashill in 1770, the distillery was known, for a time, as […]
Plan to tackle skills shortage
Chef Jamie Oliver is backing FoodStart, an online system designed to help students get work placements with food and drink companies. The free service, created by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), aims to address the serious skills shortage facing the industry. By 2020, it’s predicted that the UK food and drink industry […]