Category: News
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Flexible confectionery packaging is edging closer to recycled-content scale deployment. Mondelēz has moved Marabou chocolate wrappers into a chemically recycled material structure.
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Ready-to-eat food controls are moving deeper into product design work. Danish researchers propose a voluntary label for products proven to prevent Listeria growth during shelf life.
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UK pork assurance has gained stronger antimicrobial stewardship evidence nationally. Antibiotic use in pigs has fallen sharply since 2015, supported by electronic Medicines Book coverage.
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Europe’s dairy sector is preparing for another major consolidation move. Royal A-ware and Grupo TGT plan to combine cheese production, distribution, and product development strength.
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Germany’s beverage sector faces renewed sugar tax uncertainty from 2027. Producers warn that unclear scope and timing could disrupt reformulation, labelling, and compliance planning.
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Europe is tightening its approach to protein security and resilience. The Commission’s new plan links crop production, livestock strategy, processing capacity, and import dependency.
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2 Sisters has appointed Sarah Bull to lead meals development. The appointment strengthens chilled prepared foods NPD capability as convenience manufacturing faces consolidation, retailer pressure, reformulation demands, and tighter supply expectations.
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SPAR UK has recalled sauce over undeclared soya allergen risk. The England-specific recall covers Clayton Park Kitchen Chicken & Mushroom Sauce in 440g packs across all use-by dates.
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Mr Whippy is building its Sheffield doughnut manufacturing team further. The £15m automated site is expected to produce more than 104m doughnuts annually, with production, packing, and dispatch under one roof.
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Reflex and M&S have launched a recyclable produce punnet format. The pack gives premium tomatoes greater shelf visibility while supporting recyclable fresh produce packaging across selected 220g and 360g lines.