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Most EU consumers open to eat more sustainably but adoption faces hurdles, survey shows
How much attention do you pay to the impact of your food choices on the environment? Are you willing to cut down on red meat? Those are some of the questions several national consumer groups asked to Europeans in a survey spanning 11 countries.
DS Smith and Multivac introduce cardboard-based solution for fresh foods
Packaging giants partner to develop more sustainable food packaging solution which can reduce plastics by up to 85%.
New generation of drinkers emerge as sober curious trend gains momentum
More Millennials and Gen Zs are looking to explore a life less influenced by alcohol, leaving beverage companies to address new challenges to cater to a new target audience.
Kvarøy Arctic uses IBM blockchain to trace Norwegian farmed salmon to North American stores
Kvarøy Arctic, a major producer of Norwegian farmed salmon, has announced that it will join IBM Food Trust to enhance the traceability of its Arctic salmon and help foster consumer trust across its supply chain.
Wheat and barley malt syrup added to Cargill’s label-friendly sweetener options
Minimally processed SweetPure delivers balanced sweetness for European bakery and cereal applications.
SIG introduces lifestyle pack for Europe’s on-the-go market
With the commercial launch of combismile in Europe, brands and producers can differentiate themselves and stand out in a competitive on-the-go market in fully recyclable cartons.
Nim’s targets drinks sector with new ‘infusions’ range
Nim’s wants to try and replicate the success of its fruit and vegetable crisps by taking infusions into the major supermarkets by investing heavily in new branding, easy to seal packaging and ongoing product development.
Butcher markets to reap benefit of Solina acquisition of Hagesüd
The acquisition represents a further step in Solina’s growth strategy after the acquisition of Berthelet.
Proveg International survey reveals lucrative opportunities in plant-based sector
ProVeg International conducted a survey of 6,221 consumers across nine European countries to identify priorities for product improvement and development.
Fazer undertaking a world-class launch based on the LOFO enzyme
LOFO is an enzyme-based solution that provides a low-FODMAP feature for wheat and rye baking.
Pro Carton reveals new animated character video for World Environment Day
Ahead of World Environment Day (5 June), Pro Carton has launched the third animation in its ‘The Carton Campaigners’ series, this time explaining the benefits of renewable packaging materials.
Kerry releases TasteSense Sweet Suitable for Organic flavour modulator range
Kerry’s new natural flavourings portfolio is designed to address the upcoming European organic regulation that will require flavourings for organic food and beverages to have an 100% natural structure, with at least 95% derived from the named source.
KHS invests €20 million in modernising Dortmund site
In a bundle of measures underway since 2015, the KHS Group has built an approximately 4,300m² production shop and has fully renovated another at its headquarters on Juchostraße in Dortmund, Germany.
Time to bed in
The EU Commission’s unveiling of Farm to Fork Strategy received a mixed response despite the Commission saying it has presented a coherent set of policies to tackle the food, farming and environmental sectors.