sustainability
Vitafoods Europe unveils interactive element
Vitafoods Europe will introduce a host of attractions at this year’s event, putting the emphasis on interactivity.
FDF Awards entry deadline fast approaching
The entry deadline for this year’s FDF Awards is fast approaching.
Resource management improved
IFS has announced that Pukka Herbs, the organic herbal tea and supplement company, will implement IFS Applications 9 to integrate and automate processes across its global operations, in a deal worth £500k.
Growth for small brands expected
Fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break up of traditional food and beverage markets and opening the doors of opportunity for start-ups and small brands, according to Julian Mellentin, director of New Nutrition Business.
2016 trends identified
The clean eating trend is an overarching theme in Innova Market Insights’ top ten trends list for 2016.
Report outlines food system risks
WRAP has unveiled its Food Futures report, which outlines risks to the UK food system over the next ten years.
Growth for metal cans
Metal cans achieved the highest volume growth of any packaging material in the packaged water category, according to Canadean’s latest soft drinks research.
Circular Economy Package welcomed
Glass container manufacturer Ardagh has welcomed the outcomes of the European Commission’s ‘ambitious’ Circular Economy Package.
BOC/Cargill CO2 purification plant
BOC is to build its first UK carbon dioxide (CO2) purification plant, following the signing of an agreement with food company Cargill for the provision of raw CO2 feedstock.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Nominations for FiE innovation awards
Innovations from 19 food and beverage companies have been shortlisted as finalists in the Fi Europe innovation awards.
FDF event urges collaboration to tackle climate change
Supply chain collaboration emerged as a key theme of the second annual sustainability convention hosted earlier this month by the UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
Food and drink trends identified for 2016
Mintel has predicted 12 global food and drink trends for 2016.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
ROUND-UP: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on equipment news. To submit an item for inclusion, please contact Carly Wood at carly@bellpublishing.com.
Seafood packing system
RPC Bebo Kristiansand – Food Packaging Systems has introduced a new seafood packing system that provides logistical and sustainability benefits compared to more traditional packs.