EU food safety authority approves yellow mealworms as safe for consumption
EUROPE – European citizens might soon have yellow mealworms at their plates following an approval…
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US flavor and color manufacturer Gold Coast unveils certified organic flavors for EU market ahead of new regulations
EUROPE — Gold Coast Ingredients, a US-based flavor and color manufacturer, has unveiled its latest…
Berlin Packaging makes two acquisitions to expand product portfolio in Southern Europe
EUROPE – US-based supplier of packaging services, Berlin Packaging has announced the acquisitions of Repli…
New PET bottle recycling capacities in France and Poland a major boost to EU’s move towards circular economy
FRANCE – Europe’s move towards a circular economy has received a major boost following reports…
ValuSect unveils program to support European bug businesses amid rising demand for insect foods
EUROPE – There is a gradual rise in demand for insect foods in Europe as…
Food ingredients company Kerry Group names Thomas Ahlinder new CEO for European taste and nutrition business
EUROPE – World’s leading taste and nutrition company Kerry Group has announced the appointment of…
Nutri-score impacts consumer purchase intentions- new study reveals
EUROPE – A new study conducted in Europe has revealed that having a Nutri-score on…
Coca-Cola European Partners eyes acquisition of Coca-Cola Amatil Limited
ASIA – Coca-Cola European Partners, the largest independent bottler of Coke by revenue, made a…
European parliament bans use of dairy-related terms for plant-based alternatives
EUROPE – The European Parliament has voted to ban use of dairy-related terms for plant-based…
Absolut Vodka launches its paper bottle prototype trial in Sweden and UK
EUROPE – Vodka maker The Absolut Company (TAC), a part of the Pernod Ricard brand,…
Sieta van Keimpema elected as the new president for European Milk Board
EUROPE – The European Milk Board (EMB) has elected current Vice-President Sieta van Keimpema from…
Mondelēz International, AIM partner to launch digital watermarks in Europe
EUROPE – Mondelēz International has partnered with AIM, the European Brands Association, to launch cross-value…
European Federation of Bottled Waters appoints Nestlé’s Muriel Lienau as new president
EUROPE – Muriel Lienau, CEO of Nestlé Waters in Europe, Middle East and North Africa…
Walmart sells its Europe outpost Asda to Issa billionaire brothers for US$7.97bn
EUROPE – Walmart has sold its last major outpost in Europe, Asda, to two billionaire…
Nestle launches plant-based alternative of its Nesquik chocolate milk drink
EUROPE – Nestlé has rolled out a plant-based alternative of its Nesquik chocolate milk drink…
Dutch cell-grown meat startup Mosa Meat raises US$55m in funding for licensing in Europe
NETHERLANDS – Mosa Meat, a Dutch company that made the world’s first lab-grown meat burger…
Non-alcoholic spirit brand Lyre’s secures US$16m growth capital in seed funding round
EUROPE – Lyre’s, a non-alcoholic spirits brand, has announced that it has secured a growth…
Coca-Cola Britain core brands plastic bottles are now 50% recycled plastic
EUROPE – Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), in partnership with Coca-Cola Great Britain, has revealed that…
Nestle enters into sweet bakery partnership with Dawn Foods, debuts KitKat muffins
USA – Nestlé Professional has signed a long-term contract with American wholesale manufacturer and distributor…
Castle Malawi partners with UK based firm Jacobs and Wells to export its iconic gin to Europe
MALAWI – Castel Malawi, leading producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Malawi…
CCEP Ventures acquires minority stake in automatic beer dispenser startup Innovative Tap Solutions
EUROPE – Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) Ventures has acquired a 25% stake in Innovative Tap…
Coca-Cola launches recycled plastic bottles in two more markets in its commitment to eliminate virgin oil-based plastic
EUROPE – Coca-Cola European Partners has enhanced its commitment to sustainability by announcing that it…
CCEP adopts new paperboard rings for multipacks Cans to debut in Spain November 2020
EUROPE – Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced the introduction of CanCollar, a new paperboard…
Ball Corporation signs virtual power purchase agreements strengthening renewable energy goals
EUROPE – Ball Corporation, a provider of sustainable packaging solutions for beverage and food industry,…