KTC (Edibles) Limited – a leading supplier of edible oils in the UK – has acquired Glasgow-based margarine manufacturer Cardowan Creameries for an undisclosed amount.
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.
The supplier says its innovations with different levels of oils and fats can assist the food industry in its quest to balance nutrition with taste and indulgence.
Most consumers (68%) across the world closely monitor the type and amount of fat and oil in their packaged food, according to a recent global study from Cargill.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI) has agreed, in principal, to reduce the trans-fat content in vanaspati and bakery shortenings and margarines to less than 2% by 2022.
The South African Competition Commissions has approved the merger – with conditions – in which Robertsons will gain control over Silver 2017 (Pty) Ltd (trading as Newco), following the transfer of the spreads business from Unilever South Africa (ULSA).
A new fryer from Rosenqvists Food Technologies promises to minimise oil volumes and ensure a more uniform shape and texture when frying extruded snacks and tortilla chips.
Shell Lubricants has introduced Shell Grease FM 2, a lubricant
which aims at improving efficiencies and economies of scale for the
food and beverage processing industry.
