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IOI to launch ‘breakthrough’ in healthier filled chocolate
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe is to launch a chocolate filling fat that reduces saturated fatty acid (SAFA) content by 30%, while maintaining texture stability and a cool-melting effect, later this month.
November 2017
Sweeteners Pumps, valves & hoses Cold storage Coding & marking Show issue: Food Matters Live; Fi Europe
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Shelf Life news.
Love Cocoa launches vegan avocado chocolate bar
Luxury chocolate company Love Cocoa has launched what it claims is the first vegan avocado chocolate bar in Europe.
Shea-based shortening cuts saturated fats
IOI Loders Croklaan Europe has launched Presdough 270 SB, a shea-based palm oil alternative for use in bakery products.
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.
Coca-Cola sets new European sustainability commitments on drinks, packaging & society
The Coca-Cola Company in Western Europe and Coca-Cola European Partners have launched their first ever joint Sustainability Action Plan for Western Europe, This is Forward, with new commitments on drinks, packaging and society.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
European Process Plant completes management buyout
UK-based bakery equipment supplier European Process Plant (EPP) has completed a management buyout of the company.
Fi Europe & Ni 2017 to focus on packaging and processing
With the Expo FoodTec Pavilion and its new Content Hub, this year’s Food ingredients Europe is set to offer a vast range of packaging, machinery, processing and consultancy services.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Rabobank announces $1 billion sustainable food production programme
Rabobank has announced its global activation programme, ‘Kickstart Food’, to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food supply.
Firmenich commits to 100% sustainable juice
In conjunction with various European food and beverage companies, flavour brand Firmenich has signed the Sustainable Juice Covenant to commit to creating 100% sustainable juice and puree by 2030.
Tetley marks anniversary with Crown collaboration
In commemoration of its 180th anniversary, tea brand Tetley has teamed up with Crown Aerosols and Specialty Packaging Europe to create a limited edition celebration tin.
Scot export figures highlight importance of continued access to EU
Scottish food and drink exports to Europe grew by £119 million in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year.