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AstroNova introduces grass-based labels
AstroNova is extending its range of labelling approved for direct foodstuff contact.
Synergy Flavours expands in Thailand
Flavour company, Synergy Flavours, a division of Carbery Group, has doubled the size of its Thai operation to meet growing demand for its innovative flavour solutions in Asia-Pacific. The expansion of its site in Samutprakarn has created an additional 2500m2 of space, including 1,500m2 dedicated to manufacturing, plus five new sensory labs. The additional space […]
NSAFD launches packaging apprenticeship
The National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD) is urging young people to ‘Blaze a trail’ in the growing packaging industry with the launch of a new degree apprenticeship.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Glanbia posts full year results, plus new acquisition and board changes
Glanbia, the global nutrition group, has announced its results for the financial year ended 29 December 2018. Its subsidiary, Glanbia Nutritionals, has also acquired US-based Watson for $89m (€78.4m).
Plastic pallet supplier’s recycling pledge
Goplasticpallets.com, “The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company”, has pledged to recycle every plastic pallet and plastic box it supplies to customers.
Givaudan partners with The Kitchen to drive innovation
Givaudan has announced a partnership with food technology incubator, The Kitchen, owned by Strauss Group.
Agr improves lightweight PET bottle blowmolding process
Agr has introduced a new lightweight option to enable manufacturers of PET bottles get closer to their goals of more sustainable bottles.
Equinom says “Open Sesame” to local markets
Equinom, a seed technology company, has launched a new patented sesame variety. The high-yield, high profile, sesame seeds provide advanced organoleptic characteristics plus a shatter-resistance trait that makes them suitable for mechanised harvesting.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Trials will help industry reduce packaging waste, says ULMA
The packaging industry must keep an open mind and invest in sustainable ways to reduce materials waste, but it will be an ongoing process – says an industry spokesperson.
Tate & Lyle launches stevia sustainability project with Earthwatch
Tate & Lyle, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, together with its stevia partner Sweet Green Fields, is conducting a new research project to assess the sustainability of the stevia supply chain.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Ultimate Packaging awarded IPL’s 2018 Sustainability Award
Last year, Ultimate Packaging began working with International Procurement and Logistics (IPL), to help Asda supermarket deliver on its pledge to reduce plastic by 10%.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Givaudan opens new flavours facility in India
Givaudan has opened its new flavours manufacturing facility in Pune, India, following a $60m investment.
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Unilever acquires snack brand, graze
The deal is the first to be secured by Unilever’s new chief executive Alan Jope since his appointment last month. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Givaudan, Buhler and Nestlé join for major healthier product research initiative
Flavour and fragrance company, Givaudan, has committed to co-found a major healthy food research scheme launched by ETH Zürich and EPFL, together with industrial partners Buhler and Nestlé.
Business news, Food safety, New products, Processing, Sustainability