Category: Topics
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Global food commodity prices softened slightly during June 2026 overall. FAO data showed cereals, sugar, and dairy falling, while vegetable oils rose and meat reached a record high.
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European packaging groups are seeking regulatory stability on plastics rules. Industry associations have warned that reopening the Single-Use Plastics Directive too soon could increase fragmentation, compliance cost, and investment uncertainty.
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Coexpan is pushing recycled polystyrene into Europe’s food-contact packaging systems. Its rPS Food platform targets cup-to-cup circularity for yoghurt and other thermoformed applications.
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Mars is moving more packaging toward circular design standards globally. The group says 67.6% of its consumer-facing packaging is now designed to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable.
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Holderhof has added end-of-line automation for Swiss fruit processing operations. The company has installed SMI case-packing and palletising systems for bottles, jars, trays, wrap-around cases, and europallet handling.
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Ehrmann and Glow25 are entering Germany’s functional chilled coffee market. The partners will launch Glow To Go Coffee in August, combining dairy processing, collagen, caffeine, micronutrients, and glass-bottle convenience.
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Apetit is changing energy ownership at its Kantvik processing site. The Finnish food company will sell its biosteam plant to Adven under a long-term steam supply agreement beginning in 2027.
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Involvement and Metalscatola have launched Invo Metal in the UK. The joint venture follows the acquisition of Falco Packaging and combines UK tin production with Italian manufacturing, printing, lacquer, and supply-chain capability.
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PrepWorld recalled prepared fruit after Salmonella was detected during testing. The recall affects products supplied through several major UK grocery retailers.
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I.T.S has now launched a dedicated health and wellness division. The move expands flavour support for sports nutrition, functional foods, supplements, and wellness products.