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Soft drinks packaging market set for growth
The global soft drinks packaging market is expected to exceed €26 billion, growing 4% by 2020, according to a recent report by Technavio.
Sustainable fillings
The Barry Callebaut Group has switched the production of two of its most popular fillings for bakery and confectionery products from RSPO mass balance to RSPO fully segregated palm products.
Construction starts on AD plant
UK food waste recycler ReFood has started construction work on its new £32 million AD plant in Dagenham, Essex.
CCE’s vision for food and drink
Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched the findings from its year-long research initiative with Cranfield University which sets out a vision for sustainable food and drink manufacturing in the UK. The white paper has uncovered five pathways to achieve what a ‘factory of the future’ may look like in 2050, as well as key actions for the […]
CCE launches vision for sustainable manufacturing
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has released the final findings from its industry research partnership with Cranfield University, entitled Sustainable Manufacturing for the Future.
The Bühler Group recognised at Nestlé awards
The Bühler Group has been recognised in two categories at the 2016 Nestlé Supplier Awards, which rewarded and celebrated its suppliers for their collaboration, service and support throughout 2015.
Welsh board welcomes food waste commitment
The Food and Drink Wales Industry Board has welcomed the publication of the new Courtauld Commitment 2025.
FSA signs pledge to cut food waste
The FSA has pledged its support to WRAP, which brings together organisations from across the food system to make food and drink production and consumption more sustainable for the future.
Welsh role in developing healthier food
A new report has been published to support the Welsh food industry produce healthier products.
UK manufacturers optimistic about sector’s future
UK food and drink manufacturers are setting their sights on growth and investment, according to a new report published by BDO LLP.
Food and drink industry top performer in Scotland
Food and drink businesses are among Scotland’s top performing private sector firms over the past 12 months, according to an annual review of the country’s top 100 private firms by Grant Thornton.
Sustainable dairy packaging
Greiner Packaging has supplied Estonian dairy company Valio Eesti with 100ml and 300ml low weight HDPE bottles for probiotic kefir and yogurt drinks.
Brands unite to discuss skills crisis
Organised by the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD), the Food & Drink Skills Conference, held earlier this month, was attended by delegates of more than 60 global food and drink brands.
British food unit set to boost exports
A Great British Food Unit has been established to boost UK food exports and support industry growth plans, such as increasing manufactured food exports to £6 billion by 2020.