UK
New CBD trade association to be formed in UK
Following an extensive 6-month consultation with key stakeholders since the release of a landmark report CBD in the UK, a new trade association is being launched at a CBD Summit.
Botanic Lab teams up with Deliveroo on CBD drinks
A year after medical cannabis was legalised in the UK, Botanic Lab, the brand behind CBD drink ‘Dutch Courage’, has rolled out its CBD on demand retail service with retailers Deliveroo and Holland & Barrett.
BBF launches Simply Delicious Cupcakes Made with Rolo
Manufacturer of own label, licensed and branded ambient cakes in the UK and Europe, BBF Limited, has teamed up with Nestlé Professional to launch Simply Delicious Cupcakes Made with Rolo into the major multiples.
Australian soft drink brand Nexba launches to UK market
Australian drinks brand, Nexba, has launched its flavoured sparkling waters in 550 Sainsbury’s stores around the UK.
M&S ditches plastic plastic for minibite cake range
British retailer, Marks & Spencer, has swapped out black plastic for semi-clear natural colour tubs for its range of minibite cakes, to make them more recyclable.
Eaten Alive: hot sauces go on sale at Sainsbury’s
Eaten Alive – the fermented foods producer, has launched its listing in Sainsbury’s for two of its bio-live, all-natural chilli sauces.
Supermarket unveils plastic-free range
The Thornton’s Budgens store in Belsize Park in North London has introduced a new plastic-free Unpackaged zone in a bid to cut plastic pollution in collaboration with environmental campaign group A Plastic Planet.
November 2019
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EHL Ingredients invests in new machinery for allergen management
EHL Ingredients has overhauled its production processes to install completely segregated lines for ingredients containing allergens and non-allergen products to meet increased customer demand.
Horlicks launch chocolate pods
Following on from the success of Horlicks Original Pods, the hot beverage brand has now launched new Horlicks Chocolate Pods.
Transcend Packaging acquires BioStraw’s assets
South Wales-based Transcend Packaging Ltd, a manufacturer of sustainable paper-straws, has acquired Leeds-based BioStraw Ltd’s assets.
Warninks launches RTD Snowball cocktail
Warninks, the UK maker of the Advocaat brand, has launched the Snowball cocktail in a convenient, ready-to-drink can, in time for Christmas.
BCMPA to highlight outsourcing opportunities at Food Matters Live
The British Contract Manufacturers and Packers Association (BCMPA) will be returning to Food Matters Live at London’s ExCel, November 19-20.
ABP introduces reduced plastic packaging
ABP has introduced a new sustainable packaging for a number of its European customers which will see a reduction of 70% of the amount of plastics used to package its meat products.