It aims to address anti-competitive behaviour in the supermarket sector and ensure fairer prices for consumers The Australian government is taking steps to strengthen the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct. This follows a recent independent review of the Code as part of a broad crackdown on anti-competitive behaviour in[Read More…]
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FCUP researchers invest health benefits of edible flowers
As part of the project, the FCUP team will study how the components of these flowers are absorbed by the body through tests on cells that mimic those of the stomach and intestine Researchers from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) are investigating the health benefits[Read More…]
Nestlé uses traceable cocoa ingredients in all UK-made chocolate
Nestlé has collaborated with several expert partners and suppliers to transform its global cocoa sourcing and achieve full traceability and physical segregation of the cocoa sourced from its income accelerator programme Nestlé’s favourite chocolate brands made in the UK, including KitKat, Quality Street, Aero, After Eight, Yorkie, Rolo and Munchies, are now using cocoa mass guaranteed to have[Read More…]
FishWise and GDST partner to advance electronic seafood traceability
The newly announced partnership aims to promote the implementation of interoperable, digitised traceability systems and the adoption of the GDST standard across public and private sectors FishWise, a sustainable seafood consultancy, and the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), the industry standard for digitally interoperable traceability in seafood, have forged[Read More…]
Sidel opens new office in Kazakhstan expands presence in Central Asia
The strategic decision aims to bring Sidel’s expertise closer to its customers and best support its growth in the region Sidel, a leading provider of equipment, services and complete line solutions for packaging liquids, foods, and home, and personal care products, established a new office in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The strategic[Read More…]
AI benefits alcohol industry: IWSR
The technology is mostly being used in two main areas: new product formulation, often linked to marketing activity; and driving increased efficiency across company operations Beverage alcohol brand owners are using artificial intelligence (AI) as a research tool and an aid to new product development – but the technology has[Read More…]
Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France jointly to create a biotechnology platform
With an investment of over 16 million euros in the first phase, the industrial and technological platform will be located in Clermont-Ferrand within the Parc Cataroux Center for Sustainable Materials Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform. Two major French industrial leaders[Read More…]
Coca-Cola’s red crates made from 97% recycled plastic in Netherlands
The introduction of these recycled crates is expected to have a significant impact on the Dutch market Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Netherlands has announced that its iconic red crates will now be made with 97 per cent recycled plastic. This innovative move is a collaboration between CCEP, local recycler Healix and[Read More…]
Tetra Pak launches industrial protein mixer
The Tetra Pak industrial protein mixer introduces a pioneering approach to mixing protein powders, which are a high-value raw material Tetra Pak announces the launch of the Tetra Pak Industrial Protein Mixer, a groundbreaking new product designed to reduce product loss in liquid protein mixing. A direct response to the[Read More…]
Chivas Brothers partners with Bairds Malt for sustainable production
The Scotch whisky producer partners with Scottish barley growers, fostering sharing and collaboration to reduce its carbon footprint and help future-proof the industry Chivas Brothers, the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky and makers of Chivas Regal and Aberlour, announces a new agriculture programme supporting sustainable farming practices among[Read More…]
