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Puratos launches UK-made sourdough
Puratos UK is launching British-made living sourdough, to be made at Puratos’ factory in Simonswood.
Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup for the latest packaging news.
Glenfiddich fuels transport fleet with breakthrough green biogas made from whisky residues
Glenfiddich becomes the first global spirits brand to run its delivery fleet on green biogas made from the residues of its own whisky distilling process.
Brits will stop buying FMCG brands if they’re not eco-friendly
According to a new study, a third of UK shoppers plan to spend more on eco-friendly FMCG products this year, and ditch those that are not.
pladis celebrates heritage of Carr’s brand with new investment
Global snacking company pladis is spotlighting the baking heritage of its established Carr’s brand with a £1m contemporary redesign and market relaunch that will debut a fresh new look for the first time in nearly a decade.
AR Packaging launches Ecoflex mono-material
Ecoflex is an 100% recyclable mono polyethylene film for thermoforming that provides a sustainable alternative to PA-based materials.
Synergy Flavours launches ‘Inspiring Fruits’ range
The newest addition to the Synergy Pure range of extracts and essences, the collection offers manufacturers a range of natural solutions to suit a variety of food & drink applications.
Clearly Drinks pledges equality, diversity & inclusion movement with new initiatives
UK soft drinks manufacturer Clearly Drinks has stated its commitment as an inclusive employer with several new initiatives, providing equal opportunities for all of its team.
Cake sales increase 400% across EU
A huge surge in popularity for British-made cakes has lead UK-based online grocery store, British Corner Shop, to open a new distribution warehouse in Europe to meet demand.
Mondi and Unilever serve up aluminium-free paper-based packaging for Colman’s Meal Makers
Mondi and Unilever have jointly developed a recyclable, paper-based packaging solution for Unilever’s Colman’s brand to reduce the amount of plastic and aluminium used.
ChicP launches in Co-op supermarkets
The London-based business encourages consumers to waste less and eat more of what’s left in the fridge, even past its sell by date.
Ball Corporation to build new aluminium beverage packaging plants in UK & Russia
Ball Corporation is planning to build new plants in Western Russia and the East Midlands, UK, adding billions more cans per year to its existing capacity.
Grievous policy harm
If not checked, forthcoming government policies passed on directly to consumers would increase the price of food and drink shopping per household by more than £160/year.
Roundup: Ingredients
Here is your roundup for the latest ingredients news.