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Concerns for European flexible packaging industry

May 6, 2022

Energy and raw material prices were already at a high level but surged even further after the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Those increases combined with availability issues have serious financial impacts on the flexible packaging supply chain in Europe, according to a report by FPE (Flexible Packaging Europe, the industry representing interests of 80 companies and manufacturers).

Nestlé Purina PetCare’s Unleashed partners with pet startups on alternative proteins, more

Six companies were chosen from more than 150 applicants across 28 countries

May 5, 2022

Six new pet care businesses from across Europe and North Africa will partner with Purina to support the development of new products and services.

Batory Foods acquires Sweetener Solutions

Acquisition brings Batory Foods enhanced ingredient offerings, added expertise in sweetener formulation, blending and packaging.

May 4, 2022

Batory Foods, a national distributor of food and ingredients, has acquired Sweetener Solutions, a Savannah, Ga.-based company specializing in custom sweetener formulation, precision blending and specialty portion packaging.

MycoTechnology’s proprietary fermentation platform harnesses mushroom mycelia to create transformative ingredients. Photo courtesy Myco Technology

Alternate Protein

Protein via upcycled, discarded dates

Joint venture will use locally grown dates from Oman to produce high-quality mushroom-based protein

May 4, 2022

Rather than use discarded dates for animal food, this process upcycles them into useful protein.

Frozen ready-meal market expected to grow

May 4, 2022

Read up on the growing frozen ready-meal market as well as how inflation has accelerated private label share and penetration in this installment of Nuts & Bolts.

Iowa-based West Liberty Foods announced CEO Ed Garrett will retire on May 31, 2022

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West Liberty Foods announces CEO’s retirement

Ed Garrett has nearly 23 years with the company

May 3, 2022

Iowa-based West Liberty Foods announced CEO Ed Garrett will retire on May 31, 2022.

FFP invests in T-Bev, expanding platform into nutraceutical ingredients

Mergers & Acquisitions

Florida Food Products invests in T-Bev, expanding platform into nutraceutical ingredients

The acquisition strengthens FFP’s presence in value-added, natural tea products

May 2, 2022

Florida Food Products (“FFP”) has invested in T-Bev Inc., a provider of high-quality, all natural ingredients focused on botanical extracts and tea related products.

Green bean recall food safety Hippie Organics

Recalls

Alpine Fresh issues voluntary recall of Hippie Organics French Beans

May 2, 2022

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Packaging equipment demand to grow through 2026

April 29, 2022

The largest industry continues to be the food industry for packaging equipment.

FDA moves to limit lead in juice

April 28, 2022

The intention is to reduce the potential for negative health effects from dietary exposure to lead.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

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