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Hobgoblin taps into Ardagh’s keg technology
In response to growth in the off trade for the mini keg format, beer brand Hobgoblin is now available in a 5L Ardagh Group beer keg for its Ruby and Gold versions.
Sustainable food industry sees rise in food fraud
Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) says that the growing market for sustainable and premium foods is bringing greater risks of food fraud.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Bühler acquires Haas Group
Production plant giant Bühler Group has acquired Haas Group, the Austrian manufacturer of wafer, biscuits and confectionery production systems, for an undisclosed sum.
Snack brand uses Shazam to promote product
Artisan crisp brand Fairfields Farm has teamed up with mobile app Shazam to promote its new snacking concept, Heat & Eat.
Berry good sorting
Swedish organic processor Blåtand has invested in optical sorting technology from Bühler to deliver cleaner berries and ensure consistency in the shape, flavour and colour of its produce
CSM Bakery Solutions to bring 3D printing to food industry
CSM Bakery Solutions and 3D Systems Corporation have announced their plans to develop a range of 3D printers for the food industry.
New multiscan metal platform detects food contaminants
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a new metal detection platform.
On the road
After a relatively quiet summer, industry is gearing up for its next round of trade shows, and the Food & Drink Technology team are packing their bags ready for the adventure.
Stepnell gets £2.2m Food and Drink Innovation Centre contract
Contractor Stepnell has been awarded a £2.2 million construction contract to build Moulton College’s new Food and Drink Innovation Centre in Northamptonshire, UK.
Redefining functionality
Lucy Brice discusses the new age of functional ingredients, and why food and drink products now should be all encompassing to cater for increasingly demanding consumers.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
High speed oil
In Hungary, one of Europe’s fastest bottling lines for edible oil has recently gone into operation.
Ransom Naturals chooses Axium Process to build membrane filtration system
Manufacturer of natural products and extracts Ransom Naturals has been working closely with membrane filtration specialist Axium Process to develop a mobile Atex zone one rated membrane filtration system.
Tna continues global expansion with new office in Russia
Processing and packaging solutions provider Tna has opened its new customer support office in Moscow, Russia.
H.B. Fuller explores ‘labelling without limits’ at Drinktec 2017
The global adhesives company is asking brewing and beverage customers to discuss their labelling challenges at Drinktec 2017 – and discover how H.B. Fuller’s technology, expertise, facilities and reach can help them achieve truly limitless labelling for a competitive edge. H.B. Fuller’s adhesive range and expertise opens up new opportunities for those operating in the […]