beverages
Pea protein market predicted to thrive
According to a study conducted by Global Market Insights, the pea protein market size is expected to increase beyond 33 kilo tons by 2023 with a CAGR of 13.5% from 2023-26.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Round Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
PG tips announces decaf and dairy-free teas
In response to a perceived lack of tea options for those observing specialist diets, PG tips has debuted two new hot beverages: The Tasty Decaf and Perfect with Dairy Free.
Ardagh creates aluminium bottles for health drinks sector
Konnekt Smartdrinks has chosen Ardagh’s shaped aluminium bottles to complete its range of wellness beverages.
Frutarom granted loan to acquire flavours company
Bank Leumi, the London-based subsidiary of Israel’s international bank, has closed a £14.75 million loan to global flavours and natural fine ingredients company, Frutarom.
Ball collaborates with Spanish water brand for tonic and tea cans
Ball Corporation has partnered with Spanish water brand Aguas Minerales de Firgas to produce aluminium cans for its new range of Sou Tea and Sou Tonic drinks.
PepsiCo asks graduates to identify the next big trend in food and drink
PepsiCo has launched its PepsiCo Go 2018 Trendsetter Challenge, calling on graduates from across Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa to harness their entrepreneurial skills and identify the next big trend in food and beverages.
Beverage business
The implementation of the UK government’s soft drinks industry levy in April this year will no doubt be one of the big stories of 2018. But the beverage sector has already been hitting the news this year for many reasons.
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
Vikan adds UST detail brush to ultra safe technology range
Vikan’s Ultra Safe Technology (UST) brushware series incorporates hygienic design and the fully moulded UST bristle system to provide superior cleaning efficacy, hygienic cleaning of the brush, less risk of bristle loss, EU and FDA food contact approval and a lower risk of cross-contamination.
Tetra Pak unveils modular portfolio of heating systems
Tetra Pak has launched Intelligent Customisation, what is says to be an industry-first modular portfolio of heating systems that offers tailor-made processing solutions for food and beverage manufacturers.
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.
The stevia story
Mary Quinlan looks at the problems associated with RA purity and how these can be overcome with certain sweeteners