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Wild Trail launches carrot cake snack bar
Welsh snack brand Wild Trail has announced the launch of its new Carrot Cake snack bar.
PFF invests £1.5m in injection moulding technology
The PFF Packaging Group has invested £1.5 million in new injection moulding (IM) technology – a move it says will significantly strengthen its position in the sector and extend its food packaging offering.
LacPatrick’s new technology investment to boost exports
Dairy co-operative LacPatrick has unveiled a new operation in Northern Ireland that will allow it to process milk on both sides of the Irish border, specifically for the growing number of customers in the UK.
New tool to help manufacturers formulate with stevia
PureCircle has launched its Sigma-Xcelerator tool, designed to provide ingredient combinations that maximise product taste as well as facilitate sugar reduction, speed to market, cost and solubility.
California almonds named number one nut
According to recent data from Innova Market Insights, California almonds were the number one nut used in new products worldwide in 2016, the tenth year that almonds have held the lead position for nuts used in new product introductions.
Dairy UK appoints new chairman
Dairy UK has elected Paul Vernon, chief executive of Glanbia Cheese, as its new chairman, succeeding Dr David Dobbin.
Welsh milk processor invests in filling lines
Welsh liquid milk processor Tomlinson’s Dairies has invested £22 million in Sainsbury’s listings in the UK.
Cartons launched with new paperboard Natura Life
Elopak and Stora Enso have collaborated to launch the first gable top cartons made from natural brown unbleached paperboard, creating the Naturally Pure-Pak carton.
Berry good sorting
Swedish organic processor Blåtand has invested in optical sorting technology from Bühler to deliver cleaner berries and ensure consistency in the shape, flavour and colour of its produce
“I always aspired to be a professional sportsman. I soon realised there are easier ways to earn a living though”
As the UK Flavour Association celebrates its centenary this year, we caught up with deputy chair James Smith, who is also managing director of Kalsec Europe, to discuss flavour developments, trends and technologies to watch.
New multiscan metal platform detects food contaminants
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a new metal detection platform.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Givaudan completes acquisition of Vika B.V.
Flavours and fragrance specialist Givaudan has completed the acquisition of Vika B.V.
Organic lactose-free yogurt range taps into free from trend
Organic dairy brand Rachel’s has announced the launch of its new organic, lactose-free range.