Vypr research shows strong UPF concern but limited price tolerance. Manufacturers face pressure to reformulate without weakening affordability or product performance.
Suntory has secured planning approval for its Coleford factory expansion. The building work will support a £25 million high-speed bottling line.
GoodMills launched a wheat germ ingredient to relax industrial dough. The system targets shaping consistency, shorter kneading, reduced tearing, and lower rework.
Mettler Toledo will demonstrate connected inspection systems at PPMA Show. Two technologies will make their first UK exhibition appearance in Birmingham.
Krones has validated Mongolia’s first complete dry aseptic beverage line. The turnkey installation combines bottle production, UHT treatment, filling, labelling, and downstream handling.
Tetra Pak has launched video monitoring for ice cream production. The system provides live and recorded visibility across enclosed, cold, and difficult-to-access line areas.
Ryvita has expanded into bagged snacks with baked multigrain sticks. Two flavours have launched through more than 900 UK stores.
Fiberdom and Kiefel have validated industrial dry fibre forming technology. The trial connects reel fed paperboard with high volume production of three dimensional packaging.
pladis is extending Hobnobs through high-fibre, non-HFSS Oaty Snaps biscuits. The wholegrain oat range combines a thinner rectangular format with mainstream pricing, fibre claims, and wider promotional flexibility.
Nestlé is combining Aero and Milkybar across York confectionery lines. Sharing bars and bite-sized packs bring together aerated milk chocolate and white chocolate across two production formats.