Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

Ingredion, DSM and Tetra Pak club forces to deliver ‘super porridge’ to 2.4 million malnourished schoolkids in Kenya

27-Sep-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The public-private partnership is the first of its kind in Africa, bringing together the three F&B giants with Kenya’s Government and other partners to make life better for millions of the country’s emaciated children with a ready-to-drink ‘super...

Invent, invest and amplify: The inaugural class of innovators leading the charge with Mondelēz’s tech-forward engagement programme

15-Sep-2023 By Gill Hyslop

CoLab Tech is is designed to build a venture pipeline of early-stage snack brands focused on ideas that address tech-driven processes, sustainability and other priority areas for the Oreo maker.

Snackex gears up for Stockholm in 2024

14-Sep-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Held biannually for the past 50+ years, Snackex is considered the ultimate event on the savoury snacks and nuts sector’s annual calendar to showcase new ideas and success stories, to catch up with other industry professionals and to learn from the experts.

Toast makes online ordering a piece of cake for bakers

13-Sep-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The all-in-one tech provider built exclusively for the out-of-home sector has launched the next gen platform to help bakery, café and coffee shop owners add new revenue streams, speed up service with faster workflows, spoil their guests and grow their...

Natasha’s Foundation signs 3-year partnership with KTC Edibles on eve of 2nd anniversary of Natasha’s Law

04-Sep-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The UK bakery oils and fats supplier is the latest business to put its might behind the work of the foundation, pledging to host a series of charity events over the next three years to raise funds for the vital research undertaken by The Natasha Allergy...

Innovative colour sensors distinguish even the slightest nuances in shade

24-Aug-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The UK arm of SICK AG - a global manufacturer of sensors and sensor solutions for industrial applications - has expanded its colour sensor portfolio with the launch of CSS and CSX high resolution and high-speed devices.

Rotzinger Group to address food safety and labour challenges at iba 2023

24-Aug-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The Swiss automation specialist is set to showcase its advanced Hygienic Conveyor for dry cleaning and the Robot with an Integrated Buffer at iba (22-26 October, Munich, Germany).

Lidl GB promotes kid-friendly packaging to increase sales of fresh fruit and veg snacking

18-Aug-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Earlier this year, Lidl GB reported sales of its Oaklands Funsize fruit range had increased by over a third since 2017 following the introduction of packaging design changes - including the use of quirky names and cartoon characters - to make it more...

The sugary cereal debate: Action on Sugar calls for ban of child-friendly packaging; health minister brands plain wrapping ‘a step too far’

16-Aug-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Despite huge strides made by UK cereal sector to reduce sugars, the health watchdog has found that many dressed up in child-appealing packaging still contain ‘excessive amounts’.

Bakers Basco appoints dedicated team to track illegal online sales

15-Aug-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The provider and controller of returnable transit packaging (RTP) equipment used extensively in the bakery industry has noticed a concerning uptick in delivery equipment like bread baskets sold online - illicitly.

‘There is so much sameness in the depiction of foods’: The power of brand differentiation

03-Aug-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Acknowledging the challenges faced by brands in this overcrowded market - especially true of the snacking space - Olaf van Gerwen, founder and global creative director of global creative agency Chuck Studios stresses the significance of every touchpoint...

The UK bakery manufacturers aiming to hit that net zero target

18-Jul-2023 By Gill Hyslop

UK government data shows that nearly a third of the UK’s largest businesses have pledged to tackle climate change by eliminating their contribution to carbon emissions by 2050, with several bakery operations standing up to be counted among them.

Trendspotting for professionals: From a sweet protein derived from truffles to enriched barley flour and next-gen compostable packaging

17-Jul-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Don’t get caught in the greenwashing trap

12-Jul-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Despite high inflation, the majority of consumers are happy to pay more for products with a sustainable backstory. So there’s money to be made from environmental credentials, which makes falling into the greenwashing trap a bigger temptation than ever...

From grain-free tortillas made from nopales to repurposing wastewater: The 10 Hispanic startups to join PepsiCo’s Juntos Crecemos mentorship series

07-Jul-2023 By Gill Hyslop

For the first time in its history, the snacking giant’s Greenhouse Accelerator Programme is focused on supporting emerging Hispanic businesses that have the potential to bring forth transformative solutions to improve consumer experience, sustainability...

The 6 core principles for brands to cut through the noise and ramp up their carbon communication

05-Jul-2023 By Gill Hyslop

With 61% of UK consumers expressing a lack of trust in the claims many brands use to declare their carbon footprint, producers need to revamp their strategy to stay current in this increasingly pressurised environment, according to a new report released...

UK government-backed whitepaper aims to help SME bakery and snack producers accelerate their net zero plans

04-Jul-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The free-to-download document from Made Smarter is designed to simplify a complex and fast-evolving topic by demystifying some of the terminology and analysing the latest research.

Monster potato crisp factory to get £58m upgrade: Wotsit all about?

07-Jun-2023 By Gill Hyslop

PepsiCo said the £58m investment - the snacking giant’s biggest in the UK for 25 years - will help secure the future of the Leicester factory and position the Walkers brand for further growth in the long term.

US print innovator on point with climate-smart POP products

30-May-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Empire Screen Printing - a pioneer of UV LED ink curing technology - prides itself on using environmentally friendly print methods to create eye-catching point-of-purchase (POP) products.

Bakers Basco seals deal with Counterplas to produce 1.5m climate-first bread baskets

23-May-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The equipment membership scheme set up by Allied Bakeries, Fine Lady Bakeries, Frank Roberts & Sons, Hovis and Warburtons has inked a three-year contract with Counterplas to produce over 500,000 bread baskets annually, which are made from 30% recycled...

Frito-Lay’s first third-party EV delivery shoots to eliminate 180,000+ gasoline-powered miles from Californian roads

18-Apr-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Frito-Lay North America (FLNA) is making significant advances with PepsiCo Positive’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2040, being the first PepsiCo division to receive a third-party shipment of battery electric vehicle (BEV).

PepsiCo debuts new sustainability platform for customers

14-Apr-2023 By Gill Hyslop

PepsiCo has launched pep+ Partners for Tomorrow, designed to support customers as they strive to achieve their own sustainability goals.

PepsiCo extends collaboration invite to ramp up industry-wide compostable packaging innovation

06-Apr-2023 By Gill Hyslop

PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and Quaker brands have inaugurated an industry-leading Greenhouse Learning Centre to field test, measure and analyse compostable packaging, with an aim to speed up the rate of innovation.

British bakers need to up their game to meet the needs of sustainability-aware consumers

03-Apr-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Délifrance has unveiled the next chapter of its ‘Prove It’ series, this time taking a deep dive into sustainability trends and whether the UK bakery sector is moving the needle in the right direction.

Exploring the complex traditions and technologies behind bread

30-Mar-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Sustainability – environmental and social – health, innovative equipment and the revival of ancient practices are driving trends in the bakery world.

Syntegon gears up for world premier of packaging solution for delicate baked goods at interpack

29-Mar-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Thanks to its gentle handling, the German equipment specialist’s latest distribution station is ideally suited for dainty sliced cakes and baked goods.

Israeli disruptor opens pilot centre to hone tech for plant-based barrier coatings for cereals, biscuits

27-Mar-2023 By Gill Hyslop

With the growing demand for sustainable packaging, manufacturers constantly need to evaluate emerging solutions at a scaled pilot, prompting Melodea to inaugurate a new pilot centre in Rehovot, equipped with advanced equipment and analytics tools.

PepsiCo trails paper-based packaging for Walkers Baked

08-Mar-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The snacking giant is testing paper-based outer packaging on its Walkers Baked 6-bag multipacks, following a successful trial with Walkers 22- and 24-bag multipacks last year.

Messi comes knocking to help Lay’s fans ‘fight to reach your dream’

07-Mar-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The four-time UEFA Champions League winner and FIFA World Cup 2022 Champion takes the brand’s No Lay’s, No Game platform to the next level, starring in a new commercial – titled Messi Visits – to remind fans that watching football without Lay’s is unthinkable.

Puratos ups the ante on its carbon-neutral promise with sustainable packaging

02-Mar-2023 By Gill Hyslop

The global provider of bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients is dedicated to moving to a healthier planet and is making major strides towards improving the sustainability of its packaging.

SNAXPO23 is rolling out the red carpet for early-stage brands

14-Feb-2023 By Gill Hyslop

SNAC International is gearing up for SNAXPO23 – Orlando, Florida, 19-21 March – which this year places emphasis on supporting startups, examining flavour trends and sharing knowledge.

State of Snacking report: Snackification is alive and well, despite cost-of-living crisis

20-Jan-2023 By Gill Hyslop

Mondelēz International has released its 2022 State of Snacking report, which reveals that, for the fourth consecutive year, snacking remains a preference over traditional meals, even though consumers are feeling the crunch of the current economy.

The EU prepares to overhaul packaging and waste rules

03-Jan-2023 By Natasha Spencer

With new European Union (EU) packaging rules on the horizon, the bakery and snacks sectors are gearing up to address packaging requirements and waste management policies that better reflect market and environmental needs.

Quinn shakes up the snacks space with regeneratively grown pop-at-home corn kernels

02-Nov-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Aligned to its mission to make a real change by forging partnerships with farmers working to advance regenerative agriculture, Quinn Snacks is relaunching its pop-at-home kernels, grown by a fifth generation farmer and soil health pioneer.

Helping producers to cope in this inflationary environment (by slashing €185,000 off annual costs)

01-Nov-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Escalating manufacturing costs are proving a challenge to food manufacturers across the world. To mitigate the impact of today’s pressurised environment, producers need to focus on efficiency, productivity and waste reduction. Product inspection, too,...

Clif Bar champions packaged snacks to tackle food insecurity

28-Oct-2022 By Gill Hyslop

In the latest edition of Current Developments in Nutrition, a study backed by Clif Bar puts forward the first-of-its-kind set of guiding principles to define sustainable, nutritious packaged foods (SNPFs).

Plant-based barrier enables bakery and snack brand owners to differentiate themselves with a sustainable backstory

19-Oct-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Israeli green-tech innovator Melodea has developed a game-changing plant-based barrier coating that is plastic-free, but still as effective in maintaining product freshness.

Trendspotting in 2022: From Ferrero’s Nutella Biscuits to Zapp’s New Orleans-style potato chips and Purely’s Ecuadorian-grown plantain snacks

17-Oct-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Mister Bee Potato Chips punts the beauty of the West Virginia’s New River Gorge

14-Oct-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Parkersburg-based West Virginia Potato Chip Company is rolling out limited edition packs of its Mister Bee Potato Chips featuring the New River Gorge region, national park and preserve in West Virginia.

Puratos’ venture arm joins forces with Glimpact to help bakery sector reduce its environmental 'foodprint'

14-Oct-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Sparkalis – the corporate venture arm of Puratos Group – and French foodTech startup Glimpact have created a joint venture (JV) to roll out the first digital platform to evaluate and reduce the environmental footprint of the bakery, patisserie and chocolate...

Kellogg UK’s new innovation centre will ‘allow us to create in ways we’ve never done before’

07-Oct-2022 By Gill Hyslop

Manchester is home of the breakfast cereal giant’s new Culinary and Sensory Centre, a project that took over 18 months to develop and half a million pounds in investment.

Quinn Snacks attains coveted spot among world’s most climate-friendly products

30-Sep-2022 By Gill Hyslop

The Colorado-based snack brand has been granted the Climate Friendly status from HowGood – the world’s largest sustainability database – attributed to the top 30% of food products with low carbon emissions.

Mondelēz on the hunt for ‘disruptively delicious’ startups

23-Sep-2022 By Gill Hyslop

SnackFutures – the innovation and venture hub of the Oreo maker – has opened applications for CoLab 2023, a start-up engagement programme created to unearth trailblazers that are ‘pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in making a snack delicious’.

TIPA tackles waste with compostable barrier film that surmounts the ‘corrosive’ properties of salty snacks

22-Sep-2022 By Gill Hyslop

The Israeli biodegradable plastic packaging specialist has unveiled an innovative compostable film – which acts as a laminate for the so-called ‘caustic’ properties of salty snacks – at London Packaging Week.

Real Bread Campaign angered by government’s ‘snub' of the artisan baker community’s sourdough demands

02-Sep-2022 By Gill Hyslop

According to Campaign coordinator Chris Young, the current regulations ‘are not fit for purpose, do not support small bakery owners and do not protect shoppers adequately’, allowing a raft of what it calls ‘sourfaux’ to be marketed as sourdough and sold...

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