News & Analysis for the Beverage Industry
Despite their dominance within the market, Bottled water manufacturers are coming increasingly under pressure from point-of-use (POU) water suppliers amidst recent environmental criticism of the industry, according to a new report.
There is evidence that European potato starch suppliers are losing out to Chinese competitors, as anti-dumping measures drive rampant growth for leading Chinese starch maker.
UK-based ingredients giant Tate & Lyle has dipped into its independent €30+m venture capital fund to the tune of €3.5m to partner with a Belgian start-up researching the gut health and antioxidant properties of bran fibres.
The Irish food industry and the Department of Environment have together launched a training initiative to achieve a reduction in packaging amid growing environmental concerns.