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Plastics Caps and Closures 2016
New venue, new logo, new dates, new branding, new speakers, new content…
That’s the spirit
Coconut flavoured rum brand Malibu has released its new ‘connected’ bottles.
Sugar Reduction Summit returns with more scientific content
The Sugar Reduction Summit; Industry, Regulation and Public Health has joined forces with the International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk and European Healthy Lifestyle Alliance.
FSS campaign encourages Scots to be snack smart
A healthy eating campaign aimed at encouraging people in Scotland to reduce the number of unhealthy snacks they eat has been launched by Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Arla to triple business in global beverage market
Arla plans to triple its business outside standard liquid milk in the global beverage market, in an attempt to challenge soft drinks with healthier milk-based alternatives.
Global energy drink launches soar
More energy drinks were launched globally in 2015 than in any year since 2008, with the number of energy drink products launched growing 29% between 2010 and 2015, according to Mintel.
UK grocery market sees growth
The UK grocery market has grown by 0.3% after an upturn in weather spurred consumers to increase their spend, according to figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
All eyes on sugar, again
The UK government has finally unveiled its Childhood Obesity Plan. Following a one-year delay, much of the response to the long awaited plan has been critical.
Round-Up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of Shelf Life news. Next week’s round-up will focus on ingredients news.
Brits present opportunity for on the go dairy
A recent Canadean survey finds 50% of Brits feel there are not enough hours in the day to fit in all their desired activities, while 56% report making attempts to reduce the time spent on necessary tasks and chores to free up time for more favourable activities.
Juiceburst unveils skinny variant
Purity Soft Drinks has launched two new Juiceburst Skinny flavours: Pink Lemonade and Pomegranate & Blueberry.
Childhood obesity plan ‘flawed’
The UK government today published its long awaited childhood obesity plan, designed to significantly reduce childhood obesity by supporting healthier choices.
Natural, organic, unrefined coconut sugar
The Groovy Food Company has introduced an Organic Coconut Sugar to meet increasing consumer demand for natural and unrefined alternatives to refined sugar.
“Share the load when you’re struggling, but never give up”
We speak to Duncan Goose, founder and managing director of life changing bottled water brand One Water, which is celebrating raising over £14 million for water projects; providing clean, safe water to over three million people in the world’s poorest communities.