All news articles for March 2020

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The new wave of plastic hoping to wipe out pollution

By Oliver Morrison

Rising public awareness of the problem of plastic pollution can help polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) make more headway in the food sector, believes Mark Lapping, CEO of PVOH polymer manufacturer Aquapak.

Brussels Bulletin: EU proposes legally binding net-zero target

Brussels Bulletin: EU proposes legally binding net-zero target

By Flora Southey

The European Commission has proposed a European Climate Law in an attempt to ensure climate neutrality by 2050. Elsewhere in the EU, Spain has banned retailers from selling food ‘at loss’, and UK regulators have tightened controls on raw milk production....

Nestlé signs European Plastics Pact. Photo: Nestlé

Nestlé signs European Plastics Pact

By Jenny Eagle

Nestlé has signed the European Plastics Pact, to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable and reduce its use of virgin plastics by one third by 2025.

Meat moves: job changes in the animal protein sector

Meat moves: job changes in the animal protein sector

By Aidan Fortune

The past few weeks has seen plenty of senior level moves and appointments in the meat sector showing there’s still plenty of interest in this industry. Some of the major processors have made changes over the past month and as part of a regular update,...

Do hybrid products appeal to flexitarian consumers? Pic: GettyImages-vaaseenaa

Could ‘hybrid’ products meet booming flexitarian demand?

By Katy Askew

Flexitarian consumers are a key segment driving the plant-based boom. But while this group might be motivated to reduce their meat consumption by health and environmental concerns, taste remains king. Could the development of ‘hybrid’ products, containing...

CLITRAVI and EDA appeal for end to market confusion

CLITRAVI and EDA appeal for end to market confusion

By Aidan Fortune

The European Association for the Meat Processing Industry (CLITRAVI) has joined forces with the European Dairy Association (EDA) to appeal to the European Commission for a single market for meat and dairy products.

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Expo West: 'Our community wants the show - but they do not want it now'

Trade shows postponed as coronavirus outbreak spreads

By Rachel Arthur

Expo West was called off yesterday over coronavirus fears: but it is far from the only F&B show to postpone its event. We take a look at the status of some other major shows around the world with event dates over the next three months.

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NPD trend tracker: From instant Starbucks to 'great tasting' CBD

By Katy Askew

FoodNavigator's weekly round up of new products from around Europe includes the launch of instant Starbucks coffee from Nestlé, a move the company says delivers a convenient premium coffee experience. Elsewhere, health and wellness drives saw the...

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