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Arla Foods announces £460m global investment
Arla Foods has announced a plan to invest almost half a billion pounds (€527 million) in 2018 as the company continues to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.
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Nestlé’s premium chocolate brand arrives in the UK
Nestlé has announced that it will be bringing its premium chocolate brand, Les Recettes De L’Atelier, to the UK following its substantial growth across Europe.
Frutarom granted loan to acquire flavours company
Bank Leumi, the London-based subsidiary of Israel’s international bank, has closed a £14.75 million loan to global flavours and natural fine ingredients company, Frutarom.
Ball collaborates with Spanish water brand for tonic and tea cans
Ball Corporation has partnered with Spanish water brand Aguas Minerales de Firgas to produce aluminium cans for its new range of Sou Tea and Sou Tonic drinks.
New ethical food brand arrives in the UK
New ethical food brand MIA has landed in the UK with a six-strong range of Madagascan single origin, bean-to-bar chocolates.
FDF members make progress on sustainability front
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its annual sustainability progress report, outlining the progress made by members to deliver its Ambition 2025.
UK government launches environment plan
Ambitious plans for a greener future have been outlined by UK prime minister Theresa May and environment secretary Michael Gove, including a pledge to eliminate avoidable waste.
Little Jude’s unveils flavoured milks
Following the success of its low sugar milk lollies, British ice cream brand Little Jude’s has announced the launch of two new flavoured milk products.
Sonoco unveils SoftPeel membrane
Global packaging company Sonoco has introduced its SoftPeel membrane, a new closure option for cans.
Go ahead! extends Goodness Bar range
Pladis owned snacking brand Go ahead! has extended its range of goodness bars with the introduction of a coconut flavour.
Nitrite-free bacon to launch in UK
In a major development that has been hailed by a top UK food scientist, Naked Bacon will be the first of its kind to be made without cancer-causing chemicals.
Bakery brand receives funding for healthy bread production
Healthy baked goods brand Modern Baker has received a £763,000 grant from Innovate UK to lead a two-year research and development project into improving the nutritional quality of bread.
Round Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
CPI joins UK recycling scheme
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is the latest organisation with an interest in materials recycling to join the UK-based On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme.