coca-cola-to-focus-more-on-european-sustainability-strategy

November 7, 2017 | Company News

Coca-Cola to focus more on European sustainability strategy

To ensure that none of their packaging ends up as litter, the companies will aim to collect 100% of their packaging The Coca-Cola Company in Western Europe and Coca-Cola European…
nespresso-introduces-range-of-candy-inspired-coffee-capsules

November 7, 2017 | Ingredients

Nespresso introduces range of candy-inspired coffee capsules

The brand has teamed up with artists Craig & Karl, who have brought their signature colours and patterns to the range Nespresso has launched a limited-edition collection of coffee capsules which…
sweegens-sweetener-approved-for-use-in-food-and-beverage-categories

November 6, 2017 | Ingredients

SweeGen’s sweetener approved for use in food and beverage categories

The sweetener is derived from the stevia leaf and is already approved for steviol glycosides Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks has approved SweeGen for its Reb M sweetener…
veolia-initiates-a-deal-with-danone-nutricia

November 6, 2017 | Company News

Veolia initiates a deal with Danone Nutricia

By implementing Veolia’s technologies at its plant in Wuxi, Danone Nutricia will be able to save on water consumption and improve water usage efficiency. Veolia Water Technologies China Industrial has…
vital-proteins-debuts-collagen-creamers

November 3, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

Vital Proteins Debuts Collagen Creamers

The dairy-free offering provides 10g of collagen protein per serving. Vital Proteins’ latest debut is bringing collagen into the coffee aisle. The new Collagen Creamers made with organic coconut milk contain only…
unilever-to-acquire-tazo-tea-brand-from-starbucks-for-384-million

November 3, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

Unilever to Acquire TAZO Tea Brand from Starbucks for $384 Million

Unilever will acquire the TAZO brand and all related intellectual property, signature recipes and inventory for $384 million. Unilever has reached an agreement to acquire the TAZO brand from Starbucks. TAZO is a leading…
pepsico-and-voss-water-of-norway-announce-u-s-distribution-agreement

November 2, 2017 | Company News

PepsiCo and VOSS Water Of Norway Announce U.S. Distribution Agreement

In addition to distribution in foodservice channels, the agreement also includes limited distribution in retail locations in select states throughout the United States. PepsiCo and VOSS Water Of Norway  announced a multiyear…
hormel-to-acquire-columbus-manufacturing-for-850m

November 2, 2017 | Company News

Hormel to acquire Columbus Manufacturing for $850m

The acquisition will position Hormel as a total deli solutions provider and improve its deli brands such as Hormel, Jennie-O, Applegate, and DiLusso US-based Hormel Foods has agreed to acquire…
china-infant-formula-maker-to-explore-expansion-opportunities

November 2, 2017 | China

China infant formula maker to explore expansion opportunities

New rules from Jan 1 will likely push out players selling regular products, leaving the market wide open for reputable brands that are mostly present only in big cities. China…
botanical-liaisons-and-naturpro-scientific-complete-independent-authentication-of-rhodiolife

November 1, 2017 | Nutraceuticals

Botanical Liaisons and NaturPro Scientific Complete Independent Authentication of RhodioLife

Ingredient verification program motivated by concerns raised by ABC Adulterants Bulletin on Rhodiola rosea. Botanical Liaisons and NaturPro Scientific have jointly completed a successful ingredient identity verification program for RhodioLife Rhodiola rosea L.—which is marketed…