UK supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled plans to remove hard to recycle packaging from its business by 2019. Speaking to several suppliers at an Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) event, the company announced that it will remove, ...
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Futamura, a producer of plastic and cellulose (NatureFlex & Cellophane) films, and sustainable packaging manufacturer Bio4Pack have teamed up to create a new compostable packing solution for Dutch organic cereal producer De Halm. The new ...
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UK supermarket chain Tesco has unveiled a new packaging for avocados, as part of its efforts to reduce food waste. Tesco supplier Greencellhas developed new packaging, which allows to extend the shelf life of avocados for up to two extra ...
Hilton Food Group will invest nearly NZ$54m ($38.7m) to build a new meat processing facility in South Auckland, New Zealand. The UK-based meat processing company will exclusively supply the meat products from the new facility to New ...
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British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has launched a new opaque packaging for potatoes aimed at giving them a longer life and reduce their wastage caused by discolouration. The new packaging technique from the retail giant would ...
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US supermarket chain Schnuck Markets has issued a recall of around 62 pounds of undercooked ready-to-eat chicken breast products that may have been contaminated with bacteria. According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food ...
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UK based chilled seafood brand The Saucy Fish has expanded its offerings in Canada by launching a new ready-to-eat meals at Loblaws supermarket chain. The new products can be found in the fresh seafood case of Loblaws. On choosing ...
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Potato processing company Branston has opened a new £5m prepared foods factory extension in Lincolnshire, England. Branston has expanded the plant’s capacity in partnership with British supermarket chain Tesco which has been ...
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Tomlinson’s Dairies has announced that it will invest £14m to expand its milk processing plant in Minera, Wales. The expansion plan comes in wake of bagging a supply contract from Sainsbury for its stores in Wales and also in ...
Scottish porridge producers, Stoats has secured a listing with high-end supermarket chain, Booths and additional listings with Tesco for its Porridge Oat Bar Multipacks. The new listing at Booths has seen the Raspberry and Honey, Orange ...
TCL Packaging has developed a new printed, stand-up and ovenable pouch for frozen and fish-based cook-in-the-bag meals. The new Doypack is being launched on a new range of frozen and fish-based cook-in-the-bag meals in British supermarket ...
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Supermarket chain Sainsbury's has issued a recall of its wholemeal bread after metal pieces were found in loaves. The recall of 45p Wholemeal Bread Medium Sliced and Thick Sliced was made after its supplier made a complaint, reported ...
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A sugar alternative made from the fruit juice of a small melon has helped one Australian manufacturer create a unique new range of chocolate. Created by Australian health food company Healthy Warrior under The Chocolate Counter brand, the ...
Confectionery company Mondelez’s Romanian arm is seeking a buyer to sell its chocolate factory in Poiana, Romania. The buildings and the 13,000sqm land area costs €2.1m, excluding taxes. The factory is located in Brasov. One ...
UK-based supermarket chain Asda has recalled its own label buttery spread over fear of contamination with hard plastic bits. The supermarket chain recalled Asda Buttery Spread tubs, which weighed 500gms retailing at 50p each and carry ...
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