Crown Closures Europe is launching a closure called Orbit, which will make jars easy to open. The technology is making its debut in the market on jars of Duerr's range of jams and marmalades. Available in 63mm and 70mm diameters. Read more
California-based Low Glycemic Juice Beverage Co has launched Ultra Lo-Gly, a four flavour range with a Glycemic Index ranging from 19-23. This is thanks to organic blue agave nectar and stevia, sweeteners with a naturally low glycemic index. Read more
In the US, Nestlé Pure Life has launched a hydration movement to educate families on reducing empty calorie intake from beverages. Read more
Diet Snapple Trop-A-Rocka Tea has become part of the brand's permanent product offering. The flavour remains one of the most frequent topics on the Snapple Facebook page, and fans have campaigned to keep Diet Snapple Trop-A-Rocka Tea available. Read more
Zespri has been notified by Toi Te Ora – Public Health Service and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) that a Bay of Plenty-based kiwifruit picker has contracted the gastrointestinal bacterial disease typhoid. Read more
Global bioplastics production capacity will more than double from 2010 to 2015, says a study by the industry association European Bioplastics in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Hanover at the Interpack trade fair... Read more
Following two years of research, Sleever International’s PETsleeve has been ratified as 100% recyclable. Read more
Milk Link has launched a second national advertising campaign to support its extra mature Cheddar, Tickler. Read more
China's Bright Dairy has teamed up with Tetra Pak to implement an operational cost reduction (OCR) programme, achieving operational cost reductions of up to 10.9%. Read more
**From traditional hard, semi-hard and soft cheeses for direct consumption, to industrial blocks used in the manufacture of convenience and fast foods, cheese now plays a large role in cuisines across the world. Story by Geoff Platt.** Read more
© FoodBev Media Ltd 2024