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ULMA unveils bold approach to reach European plastic recycling targets
With experts calculating that demand for plastic packaging will double in the next 20 years, the European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy has set a target of 55% of plastics being recycled by 2030.
Cookie dough becoming a mainstream dessert
Cookie dough is becoming so popular among consumers that it is becoming a stand-alone, mainstream dessert– a move up from being a product most commonly used as an ice cream and frozen inclusion.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Aluminium-free lid for Arla dairy products
Arla has utilised Walki’s paper-based lid material for its 175g Luonto+ yoghurt in Finland and for cottage cheese and crème fraiche in Sweden, to help consumers make more sustainable choices.
Arla ingredients for protein waters without protein taste
A new product from Arla Foods Ingredients overcomes the taste and mouthfeel issues that have long challenged manufacturers of clear protein waters.
Free-from Double Chocolate Brownies gain Co-op listing
We Love Cake’s popular free-from, Double Chocolate Brownie range is now available to buy directly from a supermarket for the first time ever in Co-op stores.
Final preparations underway for FiE
This year’s edition of Fi Europe & Ni expects 27,000+ visitors to the Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord, Villepinte.
Cargill opens new Culinary Hub
Cargill has opened a Culinary Experience Hub at its research & development site in Vilvoorde, Belgium.
Mike’s Hard Sparkling Water launches in UK
ZX Ventures Lab has launched Mike’s Hard Sparkling Water, an alcoholic sparkling water, in the UK.
Startups demonstrate innovation at FoodBytes
Fifteen startups took to the stage to pitch ground-breaking, sustainable solutions for the food and agriculture (F&A) industry at FoodBytes! by Rabobank.
Business news, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Foodmek set for growth following investment
Fife food processing equipment maker Foodmek is activating an ambitious growth plan after securing £500,000 funding for it from the Scottish Loan Scheme (SLS)
The Classic Mineral Water Company invests in automated lines
An Irish water bottling company has invested significantly in its manufacturing facilities to more than double output capacity of its mineral water products.
Goplasticpallets introduces new folding pallet
Goplasticpallets.com has introduced its new GoFLC 960 – a new, multi-purpose folding pallet container.
Montelektro and 8Sigma team up to develop MES solution for breweries
Two Croatia-based companies, Montelektro and 8Sigma have together developed a software solution that will meet specific requirements of the modern brewing industry.