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Bronze for UK student team at European innovation competition
A team from Nottingham Trent University, UK, has been awarded the bronze prize at the European final of Ecotrophelia for their sustainable non dairy alternative to traditional ice cream.
Food and drink looking good
FMCG brands, and food and drink items in particular, dominate as the most recognisable products on British shelves, according to a new study.
FDF Awards unveils shortlist
The shortlist for this year’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards has been announced, following much deliberation by a judging panel comprised of industry experts and sponsors.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Glacéau smartwater launched with sports cap
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has unveiled a new sports cap packaging format for its bottled water brand, glacéau smartwater, following a £14 million investment at its manufacturing site in Morpeth, UK.
FDF announces first annual convention
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) will bring together leaders from manufacturing, retail and the supply chain on 5 July 2016 at its first industry convention.
Soft drinks levy is ‘irresponsible meddling’
The proposed sugar tax levy on the UK soft drinks industry, which was announced by chancellor George Osborne in his Budget speech earlier this year, has faced further criticism with the TaxPayers’ Alliance claiming it is ‘regressive’ and ‘nothing more than a tax on the poor’.
Round-Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
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.
Ecotrophelia UK finalists announced
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) and Campden BRI have announced the finalists of Ecotrophelia UK 2016, who will go on to compete at Ecotrophelia UK.
Improved Coke Zero to launch
Coca-Cola Great Britain (CCGB) has announced that a new and improved sugar-free Coca-Cola will be in stores this summer.
CCE’s vision for food and drink
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched the findings from its year-long research initiative with Cranfield University which sets out a vision for sustainable food and drink manufacturing in the UK. The white paper has uncovered five pathways to achieve what a ‘factory of the future’ may look like in 2050, as well as key actions for the […]
CCE launches vision for sustainable manufacturing
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has released the final findings from its industry research partnership with Cranfield University, entitled Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future.