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Spanish manufacturer Volpak upgrades pouching series
After reporting a successful 2017 with a 30% revenue growth, Spanish manufacturer Volpak is set to roll-out upgrades to its SI series of pouching systems.
Nestlé and Nuritas to collaborate on discovery of food-derived bioactive peptides
Nestlé and Nuritas have entered into a collaboration aiming at discovering bioactive peptide networks within specific target areas of significant value.
Say cheese
In this interview, Wyke Farm’s managing director Richard Clothier discusses the Good Energy/Wyke Farms renewable electricity story
Coca-Cola collaborates with Crown on ‘Reveal’ ink beverage cans
In order to deliver an interactive experience to consumers, Coca-Cola has partnered with Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East and Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) to roll out cans featuring Reveal temperature sensitive inks.
Danone supports Startupbootcamp FoodTech
Danone is the main sponsor of Startupbootcamp FoodTech, the global and independent startup accelerator focused on food tech.
LacPatrick opens dairy facility in N.Ireland
Dairy co-operative LacPatrick has opened a new €33.7 million technology centre in Northern Ireland.
FoodTalk Awards 2018 judging panel revealed
The judging panel for this year’s FoodTalk Awards has been announced. There are seven categories dedicated to recognising the best new innovators in food, drink, technology and packaging.
Ozo Innovations appoints new chairman of the board
Ozo Innovations has welcomed Tania Howarth as chairman to the board. Howarth previously occupied the role of chief operating officer (COO) at Nomad Foods.
Global packaging services market to reach $50bn by 2022
According to global authority on the packaging, print and paper supply chains Smithers Pira, the introduction of new business models and greater vertical integration are set to transform the packaging market.
Micvac welcomes new CEO
Swedish food tech company Micvac has hired Michael Bogdanski as its new CEO.
Food industry names challenges to tackle using science and technology
A new Campden BRI consultation identifies the challenges that the food industry will need to tackle using science and technology.
Happerley to become member-owned entity to validate UK food provenance
Food provenance organisation Happerley has held its inaugural Advisory Board meeting. I
Consumers say food and drink ingredient information is ‘not sufficient’
According to new research conducted by Ingredion, only 13% of consumers surveyed across EMEA believe the information currently made available online and on-pack regarding the contents of food and drink products is sufficient.
Burts Potato Chips to accelerate growth with acquisition
Burts Potato Chips has purchased specialist popcorn brand Savoury & Sweet – a move it says will help the snack company accelerate growth over the next five years.