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PepsiCo introduces prebiotic cola innovation

PepsiCo has unveiled Pepsi® Prebiotic Cola, a groundbreaking product in the traditional cola category, marking a significant innovation after two decades. With a focus...

AWAKE Chocolate closes $8m CAD investment round

pladis Accelerator Programme powers future snacks made from waterlilies and weight loss legumes

New support service to guide cell-cultivated food businesses through UK market authorisation process

Food and drink manufacturers slash salt and sugar in products by almost a third

Health & Safety

Health & Safety

New study to enhance poultry handling standards

A £500,000 research initiative, supported by Defra, is set to improve poultry welfare by examining various catching and handling methods used in commercial farming...
Health & Safety

UK food industry faces new regulations aimed at promoting healthier choices

The UK government has announced new measures to tackle obesity, including updates to regulations on foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The...

Louisiana introduces new law on food ingredients for schools and foodservice

Hershey to phase out synthetic dyes from snacks by 2027

Graphene-based food safety sensor secures €470K in funding for scale-up

Texas legislation requires warning labels on certain food products

Production

Production

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa invests R365m in new bottling line in South Africa

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365m in a new state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 72,000 bottles per hour at its plant in...

Pernod Ricard India to sell Imperial Blue

Irish food company gobbles up meat snack producer

Support for organic farming conversion opens in Wales

French group acquires majority stake in English spirit company

Packaging

Heat resistance and durability: are compostable cups as effective as traditional ones?

The global biodegradable cup market is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable packaging. While compostable cups...

Paper straws: necessity or trend?

Paper straws are popular due to increasing environmental concerns associated with plastic straws. Plastic straws contribute significantly to pollution, with 8.3 billion plastic straws...

Vanguard Vertex acquires cup manufacturer

Vanguard Vertex has acquired TPCC Holdings Limited, which owns subsidiaries The Printed Cup Company and The Paper Cup Company. Vanguard Vertex has acquired 100% of...

The smart choice: make a sustainable impact with PEFC-certified paper packaging

As sustainability becomes a key purchasing factor, PEFC-certified businesses gain a competitive edge by appealing to eco-conscious consumers. By December 2024, over 13,000 PEFC...

What the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive means for food and beverage companies

As part of the EU’s broader commitment to a circular economy and environmental sustainability, the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) aims to reduce the environmental...

Supply Chain

Lincolnshire vegetable supplier brings solar refrigeration into its transport fleet

Supply Chain
Staples Vegetables in Lincolnshire has become the first UK fresh produce supplier to operate battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration. The farm, which supplies brassicas,...

innocent Drinks reveals winners of £1m regenerative agriculture fund

Supply Chain
innocent Drinks has revealed the grant recipients of its Farmer Innovation Fund for 2025. Nine winners have been selected to receive financial support for...

US limits on specialty sugar imports face backlash from industry

Supply Chain
The USDA's decision to restrict specialty sugar imports beyond the limits established by international trade agreements has raised significant concerns within the food and...

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