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Freeze dried vegetables and fruits market to grow by $20 billion
According to a new report, the freeze dried fruit and vegetables market is set to grow due to the increasing popularity of packaged food.
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Undeclared milk and soy found in Meal® bars
An allergy alert has been issued after undeclared milk and soy were found in select flavours of Meal® bars.
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Sachet packaging sales reach $7.7 billion
According to the report, worldwide sales of sachet packaging reached 855 billion units in 2018.
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Winning the war on plastic
Flower & White has beaten the likes of Mars and Nestlé to become the first company in the confectionery sector to move into plastic-free packaging.
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Short print runs ensures increase in digital printing for packaging market
The global digital printing for packaging market is projected to expand at a CAGR of ~6 percent during 2019-2029.
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Potential for sprouted grains is recognised by Innovate UK
New project looking into sprouted grains and pasteurisation has been rewarded a grant by Innovate UK.
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Staff training is ‘key’ for PPDS companies affected by Natasha’s Law
Simon Flanagan from RSSL discusses what PPDS companies need to consider ahead of the introduction of Natasha's Law.
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Hindus call for apology from WFM for not being transparent on food labels
The Hindu community are calling for an apology from Whole Foods for not disclosing on its labels that some of its products contained gelatin.
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Nestlé rises to meet the growing on-the-go breakfast trend
To keep up with the growing popularity of convenient breakfast options, Nestlé Cereals has expanded its Breakfast to Go availability.
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Michael Gove announces the introduction of ‘Natasha’s Law’
A new legislation has been announced that will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods.
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Disposable cups market witnesses growth due to biodegradable options
Favourable consumer preferences and the rising consumption of fast foods result in growth of the disposable cups market.
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Naturals in food: facts, myths and perceptions
In the second of a two-part article,1 scientists Martin Rose, Taichi Inui, Moira Dean and Jane Parker examine the true meaning of the term ‘natural’ within the food sector, emphasising its impact on risk assessment and risk management.
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Improving, correcting and preventing product data inaccuracies
Transferring data between retailer and supplier is a loose cog in the ‘instant data access’ machinery, explains Jim Dickson, Head of Retail at GS1 UK. This article highlights how modern-day consumer demands are tightening the vise of this already pressing issue, and presents a platform aimed at solving the problem.
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Malibu adds communication content into its caps with NFC technology
7 June 2019 | By
300,000 bottles with with a pioneering smart bottle cap full of content for consumers will be rolled out for the first time in the US.
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Popularity of QR code labels results in continued expansion of the market
QR code label manufacturers are to witness robust revenue growth due to the technology's widespread applicability.
