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Nestlé creates research institute for packaging to accelerate sustainability agenda
Nestlé has announced it is creating an Institute of Packaging Sciences, which will be dedicated to the discovery and development of functional, safe and environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Stora Enso and Sulapac develop biodegradable straws
Stora Enso and Sulapac have joined forces to develop renewable and sustainable straws in a bid to combat the billions thrown away every year.
Global premium water growing 8% a year
A report has found that global sales of premium bottled water reached US$16.5 billion at consumer prices in 2017, 48% more than in 2012.
Givaudan launches Mista – a new innovation platform for the food industry
International flavour and fragrance group Givaudan has launched Mista, a new innovation platform for the food industry that will enable start-ups and established corporations to optimise ideas, products, people and investments.
‘Industry must work together to capitalise on growth potential for organic’
British consumers are increasingly moving towards organic food but the industry must work together to capitalise on the full growth potential of organic in the UK, delegates at the recent UK Organic Congress were told.
€4m euros to be invested in FlexCraft robotics program
FlexCraft, a Dutch university research programme into the development of cognitive robotics for agri- food processing, has been awarded major government funding.
Fish-free tuna coming to UK
North Carolina-based Atlantic Natural Foods, which owns vegetarian protein brand Loma Linda, is launching its fish-free “Tuno” in the UK, following success in the US.
MuscleFood launch Christmas range
Online food retailer MuscleFood.com has launched its Christmas range, which includes a giant pig in blanket that’s over a foot long.
Givaudan unveils multi-million commercial and development centre in Indonesia
Flavour and fragrance firm Givaudan has opened a new commercial and development centre in Jakarta.
Mondi create reclosable packet for Orkla Group
Mondi has designed a new reclosable meat package for Norway’s Orkla Group to help the company enhance consumer convenience and reduce food waste.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Cargill launches new potato starch range
Cargill has expanded its portfolio of functional native starches with the addition of three potato starches designed for meat, meat alternatives and culinary applications.
Fifth generation smart factory brings efficiency boost
TIM San Marino and ROBOPAC have signed a cooperation agreement to develop new production technologies using fifth generation (5G) networks.
Kerry opens door on first plant in Russia
Global taste and nutrition company Kerry has opened its first plant in Russia.
Coca-Cola to experiment with cannabis
According to BNN Bloomberg, The Coca-Cola Co. is in “serious talks” with Aurora Cannabis about developing drinks infused with marijuana. It is thought that rather than giving consumers a ‘buzz’, the drinks would be intended to relieve inflammation, pain and cramping using cannabidiol. Known as CBD, cannabidiol is a chemical found in marijuana plants but […]