UK
Barry Callebaut moves to sustainable cartons
Barry Callebaut has announced that it now purchases 95% of its corrugated carton boxes as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified in the EMEA region.
How Sparc Systems’ products ensure COP compliance and boost productivity
Amidst tight deadlines and pressure to deliver on time, the need for food manufacturers to increase productivity has never been greater. In essence, this means doing more with less. Paradoxically, manufacturers are facing stricter demands for compliance with food safety regulations and retailers’ codes of practice (COPs). To resolve these seemingly conflicting requirements, food manufacturers […]
How Sparc Systems’ products ensure COP compliance and boost productivity
Amidst tight deadlines and pressure to deliver on time, the need for food manufacturers to increase productivity has never been greater. In essence, this means doing more with less.
Sparkling sales
While many persevere with Dry January this month, I’ve been looking at sales figures for what appears to be everyone’s favourite fizz, prosecco.
Round-Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Speciality meats for UK market
Dundee based Highland Game has invested more than £1 million launching a range of speciality meats, including buffalo and ostrich, into supermarkets across the UK.
Association responds to gluten-free boom
The newly formed Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) will support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten-free products, which have experienced significant growth.
Gourmet ice lolly brand secures investment
UK artisan ice lolly brand Ice Kitchen is expanding its retail strategy after receiving a six-figure investment from Dutch food entrepreneurs.
London hummus company tackling waste
London food waste startup ChicP is turning surplus fruit and vegetables into low calorie hummus.
Food producers face pressure from retailers
A competitive environment and increasing bargaining power of major retailers is putting food producers under growing pressure, reports trade credit insurer Atradius.
Frip Finishing invests in training for the future
Frip Finishing is creating four more apprenticeship opportunities this year, as well as investing in a further two apprentices in production administration.
Meat-free product range
Hooba Foods has launched a line of meat-free products that use a blend of mushrooms and seasoning.
Scottish food and drink success
Haggis manufacturers, bakeries and breweries are among the 47 food and drink manufacturers that have secured funding from the Scottish government during a landmark year for the sector.
EHL offers 2017 recipe for success
EHL Ingredients is gearing up for a year of alternative ingredients and flavours in 2017, as demand for foods from exotic global regions become increasingly mainstream.