Category: Markets
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Mars and ofi are scaling regenerative cocoa work in Ecuador. The programme links agroforestry, lower-carbon inputs, and farm resilience more directly to long-term ingredient security.
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A new supply-chain coalition is forming ahead of key EUDR milestones. The move sharpens the debate over traceability, smallholder inclusion, and workable compliance for food ingredient supply chains.
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ProAmpac is broadening its dairy packaging offer for processors globally. The range spans films, lidding, butter wraps, pouches, and powder bags with recyclable and fibre-based options.
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Mackie’s of Scotland has acquired a 50,000 sq ft distribution facility in Kintore, adding storage and dispatch capacity closer to its Aberdeenshire production base.
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Prodalim has launched California operations for its Solos platform, adding aroma recovery and beverage innovation capacity in Hopland with an initial processing capability of 15 million litres a year.
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Mossgiel Organic Dairy has added three farms in northern Scotland to its supply network, increasing milk capacity by more than 10% as it builds a broader organic sourcing base.
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A new industry report puts the U.S. flexible packaging market at $42.6 billion. The figures offer a current benchmark for food manufacturers tracking pack formats, material demand, and investment direction.
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Global milk production remains elevated as dairy commodity prices weaken. Supply growth is expected to slow later in 2026, but processors are still working through a market with more milk than it currently needs.
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BMPA is handing its chief executive role to John Powell. The former Defra official takes over on 13 April as Nick Allen retires after nearly a decade in post.
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Sidel has launched a PET modelling tool for bottlers worldwide. The system lets users model material, cost, and emissions savings before committing to packaging or line changes.