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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.
Smurfit Kappa awarded fifth gold CSR rating
Smurfit Kappa has been awarded the gold Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rating by EcoVadis, an evaluator of global supply chains, for the fifth successive year.
Tate & Lyle ingredient shortlisted for Gulfood awards
Tate & Lyle has announced its Promitor Soluble Fibre is shortlisted in the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards.
Iceland embarks on plastic-free packaging
Iceland has begun its journey to using plastic free packaging on its own label foods by 2023.
Surge in UK vegan products
The share of meat-free new products carrying a vegan/no animal ingredients claim nearly doubled in 2014-17, according to recent research by Mintel.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
‘No-deal’ Brexit stockpiling raise costs for manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest business confidence reveals that over a third (38%) of food and drink manufacturers surveyed are reporting an increase in costs as a result of stockpiling ahead of a possible ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
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.
Bantam Bagels acquired by Lancaster Colony
Fast-growing frozen breakfast product company, Bantam Bagels LLC, has been acquired by T. Marzetti Company, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation, for $34 million.
Cavendish Farms install Tomra eco steam peeler
Cavendish Farms is equipping its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta with Tomra’s eco steam peelers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
‘Drink beer, give water’ honesty campaign from Brewgooder
Scottish beer brand, Brewgooder, is inviting consumers to pay what they want for a six-pack of lager.
Round up: Shelf Life
Here is your weekly round-up of shelf life news.
Study finds microplastics in humans
A study has found that microplastics are now appearing in the digestive systems of humans, and suggests they may be widespread throughout the food chain.
Let us eat cake
News this week is that France has adopted a bill declaring the use of titanium dioxide as a food colouring has been suspended.