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New MD for Arla Germany
Markus Mühleisen will become Arla Foods’ new head of Germany as of 1 March.
International consumers favour British-labelled food
As the UK prepares to negotiate fresh trade deals abroad, new global research from Barclays Corporate Banking reveals two fifths (39%) of international consumers would be more inclined to buy a product if it displayed the Union Jack.
Spirits and fizz consumption expected to grow
According to Vinexpo/IWSR’s worldwide report on the wine and spirits markets, sparkling wine and spirits drinkers in the UK are defying the ten-year trend to lower consumption.
Schur Flexibles acquires premium packaging manufacturers
Schur Flexibles Group has added two premium packaging manufacturers from the Clondalkin Group, based in Utrecht, The Netherlands to its portfolio.
India takes over packaged tea market
According to the latest Mintel research, while the story of tea begins in China, India took the top spot as the global leader in volume sales of packaged tea last year.
Organic sees growth in UK
The Soil Association has released its Organic Market 2018, with results showing that dairy accounted for 28.7% of the UK’s total organic spend in 2016-17, and saw an increase of 3.1% in value for that period.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Arla Foods adds Yeo Valley to its portfolio
Arla Foods has announced that it will acquire Yeo Valley Dairies, a subsidiary of the Yeo Valley Group. T
Quick breakfast for one in four
Ingredients company DSM has published the first part of a new report in its Global Insight Series, focused on breakfast habits and behaviour in Europe and the US.
Barry Callebaut introduces sensory language for chocolate tasting
Barry Callebaut has introduced a sensory language and tasting ritual that will help chocolate professionals and consumers to understand and express the richness of chocolate taste.
Swiss cocoa industry commits to sustainable cocoa
The Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa has been launched with Barry Callebaut as one of the founding members.
Cargill to transform German site from corn to wheat processing
Cargill has announced plans to expand its product range at its starches and sweeteners plant in Krefeld, Germany.
Mr Stanley’s to launch alcohol infused fudges
Mr Stanley’s Confectionery is to launch three new flavours of alcohol-themed fudges at international confectionery trade show ISM in Germany this month.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.