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Walkers launches resealable sharing packs
Snack brand Walkers has unveiled a new resealable sharing pack to give retailers more opportunity to tap into the sharing segment.
It looks as good as it tastes
Richard Burnett discusses the premiumisation of confectionery and how this impacts packaging in the sector.
Lamb Weston/Meijer publishes sustainability report
Potato processor Lamb Weston/Meijer has published its sustainability report for 2015/16, proving it’s on target to achieve its sustainability objectives for 2020.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
No HFSS advertising to children
The fight against childhood obesity has been taken up a notch with new rules unveiled by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) last week, preventing the advertising of high fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) products in UK media targeted at under 16s.
FSA in Northern Ireland highlights new labelling rules
From 13 December 2016, Northern Irish businesses selling pre-packed foods are required to display mandatory nutrition declarations.
Health on show
It’s just a quick one from me this week as I’m currently making my way around Health Ingredients Europe.
WPP sealer
Thiele Technologies, a Barry-Wehmiller company, has released its new Woven Poly Propylene (WPP) Sealer for the Star Series line of bag filling machinery.
Love it or hate it
Last week we reported on the Brexit related price row between Unilever and Tesco, which saw dozens of Unilever brands pulled from the supermarket’s website.
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.
Law and order
When designing and printing labels and packaging, food businesses must conform with multiple regulations and at the same time adapt to consumer trends. Fiona Carter and Mark Webster report.
Register for Hi Europe & Ni and save €130
Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, on 29 November-1 December 2016, Hi Europe & Ni promises a 360-degree perspective of the nutrition and health ingredients industry.
Boozy Mr Whippy in a town near you
It’s the hottest day of the year today (19 July) in the UK, so thoughts turn – naturally – to the likes of ice cream and beer gardens.
FSS reiterates support for Eatwell Guide
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has reinforced its support of the Eatwell Guide, which is based on scientific evidence reviewed by independent experts, without outside influence or bias.