< Previous40 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net SOUPS AND SAUCES © stock.adobe.com/anaumenkoFood & Drink International 41 www.fdiforum.net SOUPS AND SAUCES broccoli) with a coconut base for added richness and sweetness. Another trending ingredient is cauliflower, which is proving a popular rice alternative. When blended, it makes a smooth and nutritious base for soup, and more dynamic flavourings can be added on top (such as tahini). Adding spice creates an aromatic aura around the soup, which makes it nourishing for the soul as well as the body. As flavours evolve, so does soup and sauce packaging. A pivotal trend is the slow move away from metal cans - from rigid to flexible packaging - though this remains a popular option despite perceptions of its awkwardness to open in some instances, especially with “old fashioned” cans inconveniently requiring a tin opener. Improvements have been introduced to reinvigorate cans however with use of peel-off-ends over ring pull lidding. Moreover, cans have a high recycling rate, which is of significant importance to eco-conscious consumers (though their heavier weight means a heavier carbon footprint), and brands are utilising cardboard for multipacks over plastic shrink wrap to improve their environmental credentials. Heinz for example has developed a multipack cardboard sleeve which is fully recyclable, sourced from sustainably managed forests, does not use glue, and contains less material than an enclosed wraparound box. Meanwhile pouches and pots are seeing growth for soups, and carton packs, which use less fossil fuels and paperboard from renewable wood, are offering an alternative as plastic reduction becomes a must. Convenient design and sustainability are clear, key considerations for soup and sauce packaging. Recent developments have seen recyclable retort pouches created, using new mono polypropylene plastic that still provides high performance product protection but meets consumer demand for eco-friendly options, which they are willing to pay more for. Already being used for rice amongst other applications, this packaging is due to make waves in sauces and soups soon. Generally, stand up pouches are seeing increased use by brands as a modern choice with better printing and branding opportunities, as well as offering the chance to include a transparent window for product visibility, while flexible pouches can be further enhanced with features like spouts for easy pouring. Pouches are also beneficial to soup and sauce producers as a light, easy to transport form of packaging that comes in different sizes and shapes to improve consumer convenience. The packaging can additionally minimise carbon footprint thanks to lighter, reduced shipping and material savings. Simultaneously, more novel packaging is coming forwards with paper-based soup bags, and on a smaller scale changes are being made with fully recyclable caps on squeezy sauce bottles.businesses within the global supply chain to successfully develop, source and distribute plant-based products. Labelexpo India 14 - 17 November Greater Noida, India Labelexpo India returns on 14-17 November 2024, bringing the industry together for four days of live demonstrations. Discover state-of-the-art presses, intelligent labels, finishing units, inks, dyes and substrates from the leading manufacturers. With 250 leading suppliers exhibiting, this is your opportunity to meet the companies who are driving the industry forward. View tomorrow’s technology today, only at the largest label and package printing event in South Asia. Fi Europe 19 - 21 November Frankfurt, Germany Fi Europe brings the world’s Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo 2024 13 - 14 November Cologne, Germany Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo has rapidly become the must-attend international conference and exhibition for any company looking for new technologies, materials, and solutions to help realise their plastic waste targets and source the latest innovations driving the new circular economy. Plant Based World Expo Europe 13 - 14 November London, UK Plant Based World Expo is the biggest 100% plant-based trade event in Europe, designed exclusively for food service professionals, retailers, distributors, buyer, wholesalers and investors. Plant Based World connects and empowers 42 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net Events Food & Drink © stock.adobe.com/HollyHarry American Food Manufacturing Summit 7 - 8 November Chicago, USA The American Food Manufacturing Summit sets the standard for F&B industry connections and idea exchange. The food manufacturing conference is designed to bring food & beverage executives and suppliers together to discuss trends, strategic insights, and best practices in an ever-evolving environment. Network with over 150 of your fellow food & beverage leaders from Fortune 500 companies, connect with top food manufacturing exhibitors and learn from the top industry influencers as we explore strategies to improve F&B innovation, process optimization, quality, and safety. tastemakers together. Meet your next business partner, connect with industry leaders or witness the future of food on Innovation Tours. Get involved online and in person. © stock.adobe.com/asayenkaSustainable Foods 2025 28 - 29 January London, UK Sustainable Foods returns for its 4th annual edition! Featuring a senior VIP summit, alongside a bustling side exhibition, Sustainable Foods convenes senior executives across the value chain working on the design and implementation of sustainable and regenerative food systems. Welcoming global policy makers, food and drink multinationals, agribusinesses, technology firms, financiers, and investors, Sustainable Foods is the primary platform to drive tangible change and decisive business outcomes for the sector. Food & Drink International 43 www.fdiforum.net © stock.adobe.com/beeboys FOODtech Week Tokyo 20 - 22 November Tokyo, Japan FOODtech Week is Japan’s leading exhibition for food technologies, consisting of FOODtech Japan, which covers food factory technology, and the Food Hygiene Expo, which focuses on food safety. The show is held twice a year in Tokyo and Osaka. Organic Grower Summit 4 - 5 December Monterey, USA The Organic Grower Summit is a premier event that serves as a hub for organic producers and suppliers to come together and explore the latest trends, techniques and innovations in organic farming. Paris Packaging Week 28 - 29 January Paris, France At Paris Packaging Week, it’s all about making meaningful connections, learning something new, feeling inspired, and most importantly, investing in the future of your brand. The biggest innovation in the show’s history is coming for the 2025 edition. A range of new and enhanced features are planned that will attract more packaging designers and buyers than ever before. 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Here’s a sneak peek at one of our latest stories. Mérieux NutriSciences to acquire worldwide food testing business of Bureau Veritas Mérieux NutriSciences has entered into an agreement to acquire the food testing business of Bureau Veritas for an Enterprise Value of € 360 million. This strategic acquisition, supported by its parent company, Institut Mérieux, reinforces Mérieux NutriSciences’ commitment to promoting safer, healthier, and more sustainable food systems on a global scale. The scope of this deal covers Bureau Veritas’ food laboratory testing activities — microbiological and chemical analysis, and molecular testing. These serve food sector customers through a network of 34 laboratories and 1,900 technical staff across 15 countries in the Americas, Africa, and Asia Pacific. 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