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Who’s keeping count?
Government proposals to introduce calorie counts on menus are, it seems, going to be welcomed by the majority of diners, if the results of a recent survey are to be believed.
Full Stream ahead for drinks firm
A manufacturer and supplier of home carbonation systems has installed a new Zetes logistics execution solution in its Israeli production campus, to ensure ‘precise identification of stock and full visibility of its production line’.
Two new flavours for Robinsons range
Following the launch of its Robinsons Cordials and Creations ranges, Britvic has announced plans to extend the Robinsons ranges with the addition of two new flavours. Launching into the grocery channel from the October 1, Robinsons Fruit Creations Strawberry & Watermelon and limited-edition Fruit Cordials Crushed Apple & Cinnamon variants will, says Britvic, offer retailers […]
New labels mean sweet news for confectionery firm
Label manufacturer Source Labels says it has used a new system to slash confectionery brand Blockhead’s label backing requirements in half.
Carlsberg snaps up ‘world premier’ packaging solution
Carlsberg has unveiled what it’s calling a ‘world premier’ sustainable packaging solution.
Round Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on Processing news.
Grant’s reveals global brand refresh
Grant’s whisky has announced a global brand refresh – the biggest for 20 years.
Cargill boost for cocoa farmers
Cargill says the amount of sustainable cocoa it has sourced in Ghana has doubled since the establishment of its licensed buying company model (LBC) and over 13,000 cocoa farmers are now benefiting from the
initiative – up by 30 per cent from 10,000 a year ago.
PepsiCo vows to boost recycled content in its plastic bottles
PepsiCo has announced that it plans to achieve 50 per cent recycled plastic (rPET) in its bottles by 2030 across the European Union, with an interim target of 45 per cent by 2025. Through this target, the company will more than triple the amount of recycled plastic it uses, equating to over 50,000 tonnes of rPET.
Frontmatec seals robotic solutions deal
Food automation firm Frontmatec has announced that it is to acquire 40% of the shares in Assessorament Industrial Robotica Automatitzacio (AIRA)
ROUND UP: INGREDIENTS
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Michelle Maynard at michelle@bellpublishing.com.
New foodservice division for EHL
EHL Ingredients has announced the launch of its new UK foodservice division, Lähde.
Campbell Soup to sell international and fresh food businesses
Campbell Soup Company is to sell its international businesses and fresh refrigerated-foods unit, following a several month-long strategic review and pressure from hedge fund investors to sell the whole company.
Frutarom reveals thirst for liquid curcumin
With an eye on serving the Asia Pacific market, Frutarom Health is expanding the regional focus of its turmeric formula NovaSOLCurcumin.