alcohol
Rachel’s launches new limited edition yogurt
Organic dairy brand Rachel’s has expanded its popular Greek style range with the launch of its new Limited Edition Strawberry and Marc de Champagne Greek style yogurt.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
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.
Ball unveils its smallest ever can format
Ball Corporation is adding a 15cl slim can format to its range of beverage packaging options in Europe.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Vegan on the go
Those that are participating in Veganuary this year – a bit like Dry January, but instead of giving up alcohol for January, it challenges people to adopt veganism for the month – are already more than one week into their pledges.
Plain packaging threatens industry
Since the introduction of plain packaging for tobacco products in some countries, there have been numerous calls for its extension to the food and drink sector, with alcohol, confectionery, savoury snacks and sugary drinks among the categories highlighted as potential targets for plain packaging.
Innova Market Insights unveils Top Trends for 2018
According to Innova Market Insights, four in ten US and UK consumers have increased their consumption of “healthy foods,” seven in ten want to know and understand ingredients lists, one in five in the US are most influenced by “real” ingredients, and ethical claims on packaging are top of mind.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Scotland launches anti-obesity consultation
As part of Scotland’s new diet and obesity strategy, the promotion of unhealthy food and drink is to be restricted.
Innovative Bites expands Trolli confectionery range
UK confectionery supplier Innovative Bites is expanding its Trolli gummy sweets range.
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.
Supermarket sales rise as ice cream and burger demand declines
The latest grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel – showing the 12 weeks up to 13 August 2017 – reveal that supermarket sales grew by 4.0% year on year.
Molson Coors releases 2025 sustainability strategy
Molson Coors Brewing Company has announced its sustainability strategy and goals until 2025.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Congress 2017
‘Pushing boundaries to develop innovative products for health-savvy consumers’ The 6th Annual Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Congress is returning in October 2017. With the changing health trend and preference, beverage companies are seeking to optimise recipes. It is also evolving innovations to create new types of drinks with added multiple functions. This year’s programme is […]
Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Congress 2017
The 6th Annual Innovation in Non-Alcoholic Beverages Congress is returning in October 2017.