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Demand for smaller packs prompts processing solution launch
Food and beverage processing solutions firm JBT has announced the launch of a processing system which has been specially adapted to meet demand for smaller pack sizes in emerging markets.
Cargill invests in pectin production facility
Cargill has announced that it is to invest $150 million in an HM pectin production facility in South America. HM pectin is a citrus fruit-based texturiser used for jams, beverages/juices, acid dairy drinks and confectionery.
Adonis’ Turmeric Nut Bar storms the snacks aisle
Adonis Smart Foods has revealed its latest snack bar product, the Turmeric Nut Bar.
Consumers’ health concerns increase demand for bottled drinking water
After years of strong growth in the USA, bottled water sales surpassed carbonated soft drinks to become the largest beverage category by volume in 2016, and the numbers do not stay idle.
Crunchy Bites storm the snacks aisle
This month sees snacking brand Mindful Bites launch its new Crunchy Bites snacks.
Easter: increased innovation
Having just returned from the four-day Easter weekend (I hope everyone enjoyed the bank holiday), I thought an Easter food themed blog would be appropriate for this week’s entry.
The FoodTalk Awards 2018 finalists revealed
Following the first round of judging, the finalists of The FoodTalk Awards 2018 have been announced.
“Your life should be rich with experience, laughter and adrenaline”
The PFF Packaging Group announced the appointment of Kenton Robbins as group managing director in January 2018. With an in depth understanding of the food manufacturing and supply chain, he discusses the pressure on plastic and presents for the princes.
Global sugar production to accelerate in 2017/18
Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence has released its latest predictions that the worldwide sugar market is to experience a record year of production to 192 million tonnes by the end of this season.
Stericycle Expert Solutions announces Q3 2017 Recall Index
Correlating with new reports that Brazil exported more chicken than ever in August, the latest Recall Index from Stericycle Expert Solutions reveals that recalls of chicken and other poultry meats in Q3 in Europe were higher than any other food category for the second quarter in a row, and Brazil was the top country of origin.
Consumer attitudes to sugar content analysed
Concern about sugar is on the rise globally, with nearly half of all consumers saying they are more concerned about overall sugar consumption than they were three years ago, according to a new DSM report.
UK recalls of chicken at an all-time high since 2002
According to a report from Stericycle ExpertSolutions, recalls of chicken and other poultry meats are at their highest level since 2002, just as it was revealed that chicken has overtaken red meat as the most popular meat in Britain.
Launch of artisan Fairtrade coffee brand
Shahid Mehdi, founder of The Real Basmati Rice Co., has now cofounded The Real Coffee Bean Co.
Tomra Sorting Food launches Portuguese website
Tomra Sorting Food has launched its Portuguese website which provides an online resource for its Portuguese-speaking customers.