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Record breaking year for Wolf Packaging
Wolf Packaging, whose UK business arm is based in Birmingham, received orders for over 300 machines in 2018, while the group’s profitable revenue exceeded €30 million for the first time in the company’s history.
Vieve protein water gains first UK listing
Vieve, a fruity protein drink will now be available at major online supermarket Ocado.
Thames Enterprise Park to feature food and logistics hub
Thames Enterprise Park Ltd has announced a further £8.5m of investment to help transform the former Coryton Oil Refinery site into a new superhub, creating up to 4,500 jobs.
Givaudan opens new flavours facility in India
Givaudan has opened its new flavours manufacturing facility in Pune, India, following a $60m investment.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Frutarom’s annatto colour certified organic
Frutarom Natural Solutions, a division of International Flavors & Fragrances, has received organic certification for its natural annatto colour.
Fentimans targets growth in Middle East
Fentimans, producers of botanically-brewed premium adult soft drinks, is planning to expand its footprint in the Middle East.
Bühler strengthens its strategic position and continues to grow
The Bühler Group has released its annual results for 2018, which shows the business continued its positive development over the last year, following the integration of Haas and the establishment of its third business pillar, Consumer Foods.
Bühler appoints Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer
Bühler has named Mark Macus as new Chief Finance Officer at the company, effective 1 September 2019. The appointment follows the retirement of previous CFO, Andreas Herzog.
Round Up: Processing
Here is your weekly round-up of processing news. Next week’s round-up will focus on shelf-life news
Will the message hit home?
The Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee has just published the government response to its follow-up report on childhood obesity. But I don’t recall it grabbing many headlines. So what exactly did it reveal?
New and improved complete nutrition on-the-go
UK based Huel has refreshed its snack bar to to improve upon the quality, texture, taste and longevity of the bar.
Reusable Packaging Association appoints new board leadership
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has named Rick Sasse as its new chairman of the board of directors.
Qualvis produce bold new look for Whitakers Chocolates
Packaging manufacturer, Qualvis, has produced a new boldly coloured range of cartons for Whitakers Chocolates’ new wafer flavours and a newly introduced honeycomb bite range.
Tomra CEO wins prestigious European business leaders award
Tomra’s president and CEO, Stefan Ranstrand, has achieved an international accolade in recognition of his leadership and corporate strategy.