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Glenfiddich turns to metal as single malt market booms
According to the latest Global Scotch Whisky Insights Report, worldwide demand for single malt Scotch whisky has surged in recent years, with export figures in 2016 topping £1 billion for the first time.
Multivac acquires slicer division of VC999
As of 1 December 2017, Multivac Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG has announced that it will be taking over the slicing activities of VC999.
Fi Europe bound
I am flying to Frankfurt, Germany today (28 November) for the Fi Europe exhibition, which is running 28-30 November at Messe Frankfurt.
Shortlisted companies for FiE Innovation Awards revealed
One of the highlights at this year’s Fi Europe & Ni (28-30 November, Frankfurt, Germany) will be the announcement of the winners of the Innovation Awards.
BMI adds pasta filata production in Germany
GEA has recently been selected to supply an extended pasta filata cheese production line for BMI in Jessen, Germany.
Food matters
Food Matters Live kicked off in London, UK today, bringing together the food and drink industry, retailers, foodservice providers, government and those working in nutrition.
Anuga FoodTec to set new exhibitor record in 2018
Anuga FoodTec, international supplier fair for the food and beverage industry, is opening its doors from 20 to 23 March 2018.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
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.
Scottish beef and lamb exports top £80 million
The value of exports of beef and lamb from Scotland has increased to over £80 million in the past year, according to the results of the annual exporters’ survey conducted by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).
Record-breaking Anuga for AHDB exports
A record number of meat exporters joined AHDB at the Anuga trade fair in Cologne, Germany last week (7-11 October).
Consumers quizzed on acacia gum
Supplier of acacia gum, Alland & Robert recently asked polling organisation Toluna to carry out a survey in the USA, UK, Japan and Germany to find out how much consumers know about acacia gum.
Constantia Flexibles invests €6m in film technology
Constantia Flexibles has invested approximately €6 million in its packaging facility in Weiden, Gemany to meet demand for laminates with high property barriers for products such as processed food, coffee, dry food and meat.
Prost!
I was in Munich, Germany, last week for the Drinktec trade fair. While there, I met several people who were taking the opportunity to extend their stay to celebrate this year’s Oktoberfest.