Thursday, February 27, 2025

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Coca-Cola enters prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop

Coca-Cola is launching Simply Pop, a prebiotic soda aimed at tapping into the growing market for gut-health beverages. The product will debut later this...

Health & Safety

FDA red dye ban signals a shift for the salmon industry

The FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3, effective by 2027, highlights a broader shift toward more transparent and sustainable practices in the food...

Chief Executive appointed at UK’s Food Standards Agency

Katie Pettifer has been appointed as the permanent Chief Executive of the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA). Katie has served as the FSA’s interim Chief...

Production

Noble Foods adopts pollinator monitoring tech to enhance biodiversity

Noble Foods has become the first UK egg producer to implement bio-acoustic technology for monitoring pollinators on its Purely Organic farms. The company is...















Packaging

Mars shifts to 100% recycled plastic jars for major candy brands

Mars has partnered with Berry Global to transition all pantry jars for M&M’S, Skittles, and Starburst to 100% recycled plastic, excluding lids. Now rolling...

Dantex strengthens partnership with Spectrum Digital Labels through second PicoJet installation

Digital and conventional printing solutions specialist, Dantex Group, has helped existing customer, Spectrum Digital Labels, expand its digital printing capabilities by adding a second...

Phthalates in plastic packaging face growing scrutiny

Rising concerns over the health risks of phthalates in plastic packaging are driving regulatory challenges and shifting consumer preferences. Environmental groups, including Earthjustice and...

Coca-Cola weighs shift to plastic as aluminium tariffs loom

Coca-Cola may increase its use of plastic bottles in the U.S. due to the potential impact of proposed aluminium tariffs, CEO James Quincey told...

Multimillion-pound research project to advance next-generation sustainable packaging

SustaPack, a multimillion-pound research project, is aiming to overcome manufacturing challenges for the next generation of sustainable, paper-based packaging for liquids. Backed by a £1...

Supply Chain

Japan set a new record for food exports in 2024, surpassing JPY 1.5 trillion (USD 10 billion), with a 3.7% increase from the previous...
Turkey has begun exporting eggs to the U.S. to address supply disruptions caused by the ongoing avian influenza outbreak. The shipments, coordinated by two...
The global crab market is projected to see steady growth, driven by increasing seafood consumption, expanding trade networks, and advancements in seafood processing. The...

Retail & Food Service

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