This represents an increase of 3.2% compared with 2012 (8.1bn), and a decrease of 32% compared with 2006 (12.2bn), when reporting began. The number of thin-gauge (single-use) bags used per month by supermarket customers increased from ...
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ATLANTA - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored Sprouts Farmers Market of Dunwoody, Georgia, for its innovative climate-friendly refrigeration technology. Regional Administrator Heather McTeer Toney presented the ...
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Supermarkets chain in the UK Morrisons has announced the signing of a new pledge under which it will not produce or sell any carbonated product with more than four alcohol units in a single-serve can. According to the retailer, the ...
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The Alkaline Water Company, developers of an innovative state of the art proprietary electrolysis beverage process, packaged and sold in 3 liter and 1 gallon sizes under the trade name Alkaline88, enjoys another major boost to its national ...
In the face of an economy on a slow rebound and shifts in consumer behaviors, the winners among retailers since the Great Recession are those that are adapting their business models and keeping their brands relevant and their value ...
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Stationery industry develops the most rapidly and the most perfect one in light industry in our country.But in front of the huge consumption and potential there are many problems, it summarized into five words: large and small, high, low ...
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Yoghurt maker Chobani Australia has introduced three new flavours to its 170g Chobani Greek Yogurt range. The new Chobani Greek Yogurt varieties Mandarin, Coconut and Banana 'Fruit on the Bottom'. Chobani Australia said its Mandarin ...
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British alcohol industry has welcomed the government’s challenge to take action to handle drink-related harms that cost £21bn annually. The new pledges form a part of the industry's continuing commitment to the government's ...
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The packaging of 500ml cans of Tennent’s Super, a 9% ABV beer produced by AB InBev UK, has been found to encourage immoderate consumption after a ruling by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel). The product packaging was ...
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UK-based food producer Whitworths has selected global enterprise applications company IFS Applications 8 to improve manufacturing efficiency, stock control and supply chain forecasting. To be deployed across the whole business, supporting ...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Eggland's Best mark a special occasion as they commemorate the 20 billionth USDA-approved Eggland's Best egg. Eggland's Best eggs are sold in all 50 states in supermarkets across the country. "We ...
Milk preferences are changing in the UK, with plant-based milks growing in popularity The fortunes of traditional dairy products may be turning in the UK, with sales decreasing, while things are looking considerably more positive for the ...
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MamaMancini's Holdings, an emerging manufacturer and marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated "all natural" food products (as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture), announced first quarter financial ...
Ready-meal brand Lean Cuisine has launched a new Asian Soups range, which it said could be heated and ready to serve in five minutes. Lean Cuisine's new product range is available in four flavours – Thai Dumpling, Malaysian Chicken ...
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You know that carton packaging 'tells' a consumer that your ready meal or packaged meat is superior quality. You've baulked at using it because the carton sleeves have to be applied by hand, and this would slow down your production process. ...
Tags: Packaging, Printing, Food Packaging