Biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films manufacturer Innovia Films said that it is refocusing its research and development efforts on high barrier materials, supported by investment in new assets. The company will manufacture a ...
The UK’s Public Health England (PHE) has asked the food industry to cut down calories in their products by 20% by 2024, in a move to implement the government’s strategy to tackle childhood and adult obesity. According to the ...
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Food industry leaders have urged the UK and European Union (EU) policy makers to make swift progress on Brexit trade negotiations. FoodDrinkEurope and the UK Food and Drink Federation have issued a joint statement on the progress of ...
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2 Sisters Food Group is closing its Smethwick poultry plant in the West Midlands, UK, which will result in the loss of several jobs. The 2 Sisters Food Group, which is owned by food tycoon Ranjit Boparan, revealed that the poultry factory ...
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Muller Milk & Ingredients has confirmed that it will go ahead with plans to invest £60m to upgrade its network of fresh milk and ingredients dairies in Britain. The dairy network upgrade is expected to create nearly 160 jobs. As ...
Belgian chocolate and cocoa products firm The Barry Callebaut Group has completed the acquisition of a chocolate production facility from Mondelēz International. The acquisition of the facility, which is located in Halle, Belgium, ...
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On August 25, Liu Zhenya, Chairman of Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and Chairman of China Electricity Council (CEC) held talks with Mongolian State Great Hural Chairman (Speaker) Enkhbold ...
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On August 25, Liu Zhenya, Chairman of Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and Chairman of China Electricity Council (CEC) held talks with Mongolian State Great Hural Chairman (Speaker) Enkhbold ...
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UK fish products supplier Icelandic Seachill has confirmed that it will close a deli plant in Grimsby, resulting in 86 job losses. The move was taken after losing a contract with Marks and Spencer. The company plans to stop production ...
Tesco has announced that it will stop sourcing eggs from caged hens by 2025, following an in-depth review of its egg sourcing strategy. The cage-free egg commitment from Tesco comes after its consultations with suppliers, industry experts ...
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The Canadian government has launched public consultations on plain packaging requirements for tobacco products, in an effort to protect Canadians against the dangers of tobacco use. The ruling will regulate the size and shape of tobacco ...
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Restalk has completed first prototype created from 100% recycled marijuana stalk. Allocating a small portion of its processed source material, Restalk engineered a sustainable and tree-free paper product. Restalk's newly appointed ...
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A Chinese envoy to the United Nations Wednesday called on the international community to make joint efforts to step up protection of women and children in conflicts. Terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State (IS) and Boko Haram ...
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Changes to the UK renewable energy subsidies, including programs such as Feed-in Tariff scheme and Renewable Obligation, will contribute a total reduction of GBP500 million-GBP600 million ($746 million-$895 million) from the Levy Control ...
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The natinal flags of the People's Republic of China and Republic of Korea. [File Photo: CFP] The first round of talks between China and South Korea over their overlapping claims on exclusive economic zones in the Yellow Sea is due to get ...
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