Tuesday, July 29, 2025

NPD

PepsiCo introduces prebiotic cola innovation

PepsiCo has unveiled Pepsi® Prebiotic Cola, a groundbreaking product in the traditional cola category, marking a significant innovation after two decades. With a focus...

Health & Safety

New study to enhance poultry handling standards

A £500,000 research initiative, supported by Defra, is set to improve poultry welfare by examining various catching and handling methods used in commercial farming...

UK food industry faces new regulations aimed at promoting healthier choices

The UK government has announced new measures to tackle obesity, including updates to regulations on foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The...

Production

Iceland sets new cage-free egg goal for 2027

Iceland Foods has announced a revised plan to transition to a fully cage-free egg supply chain by June 2027. This decision comes after the...















Packaging

Running toward a greener future: Foopak’s environmental impact in the first half of 2025 races

During the first half of 2025, Foopak supplied nearly a million compostable and recyclable cups at major races like the Los Angeles Marathon (800,000...

Heat resistance and durability: are compostable cups as effective as traditional ones?

The global biodegradable cup market is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2031, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable packaging. While compostable cups...

Paper straws: necessity or trend?

Paper straws are popular due to increasing environmental concerns associated with plastic straws. Plastic straws contribute significantly to pollution, with 8.3 billion plastic straws...

Vanguard Vertex acquires cup manufacturer

Vanguard Vertex has acquired TPCC Holdings Limited, which owns subsidiaries The Printed Cup Company and The Paper Cup Company. Vanguard Vertex has acquired 100% of...

The smart choice: make a sustainable impact with PEFC-certified paper packaging

As sustainability becomes a key purchasing factor, PEFC-certified businesses gain a competitive edge by appealing to eco-conscious consumers. By December 2024, over 13,000 PEFC...

Supply Chain

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministry has committed to greater transparency in the fisheries sector, aiming to expose the true owners and beneficiaries behind fishing...
Staples Vegetables in Lincolnshire has become the first UK fresh produce supplier to operate battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration. The farm, which supplies brassicas,...
innocent Drinks has revealed the grant recipients of its Farmer Innovation Fund for 2025. Nine winners have been selected to receive financial support for...

Retail & Food Service

Events