Banana is Britain’s most wasted food
The banana is the nation’s most-wasted food – with young single men identified as the biggest culprits in a new survey.
Fruit, salad and vegetables are the most wasted items – closely followed by fresh milk. Single men aged between 25 and 35 living in cities waste food worth an average of £17.43 a month.
The poll by Retail Active found the southeast of England had the most waste, ahead of the northwest, while Scotland had the least waste.
It said a family of four throws away food worth £15.70 a month on average.
People aged over 57 were the least wasteful, throwing away an average of just £3.36 a month.
The main reasons for food waste were identified as poor planning, busy lifestyles, bad habits, laziness and too large portion sizes for both ready to eat and prepared food.
Only 6% of the purchasers polled checked sell-by dates – but of those that did, the vast majority, 92%, chose food from the rear of the shelf to get maximum food freshness.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Booze in a bag? You bet!
Ready-to-drink cocktails come in flask-shaped pouch packaging with surprising environmental benefits.
Multilayer barrier pouches are entering food and beverage markets that were never before penetrated. Spirits are the latest application, specifically ShotPak, a 50 ml flask-shaped pouch filled with ready-to-drink cocktails that can go where glass containers can't. Beverage Pouch Group (BPG) LLC, Sarasota, FL, markets the pouches in boxed multipacks of six and 12 pouches, and the product is racking up sales with distributors in nearly a dozen states.
“There's lots of activity around our new pouch package. Busy, on-the-go consumers are always asking for something new, and our natural ready-to-drink pouches stand out on the store shelves,” says R. Charles Murray, Beverage Pouch Group CEO. “Until now we have not really ventured outside of Florida on the East Coast, but we have seen a lot of national interest, which has been great.”
The three brand categories include: ShotPak ready-to-drink cocktails; Shotpak and California Blue Premiums; and STR8UP spirits. Mixed-drink flavors include everything from popular favorites such as mojitos, cosmopolitans, martinis and pina coladas to kamikazes, lemon drops and sour apple flavors, with color-coordinated graphics.
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Multilayer barrier pouches are entering food and beverage markets that were never before penetrated. Spirits are the latest application, specifically ShotPak, a 50 ml flask-shaped pouch filled with ready-to-drink cocktails that can go where glass containers can't. Beverage Pouch Group (BPG) LLC, Sarasota, FL, markets the pouches in boxed multipacks of six and 12 pouches, and the product is racking up sales with distributors in nearly a dozen states.
“There's lots of activity around our new pouch package. Busy, on-the-go consumers are always asking for something new, and our natural ready-to-drink pouches stand out on the store shelves,” says R. Charles Murray, Beverage Pouch Group CEO. “Until now we have not really ventured outside of Florida on the East Coast, but we have seen a lot of national interest, which has been great.”
The three brand categories include: ShotPak ready-to-drink cocktails; Shotpak and California Blue Premiums; and STR8UP spirits. Mixed-drink flavors include everything from popular favorites such as mojitos, cosmopolitans, martinis and pina coladas to kamikazes, lemon drops and sour apple flavors, with color-coordinated graphics.
- new food packaging 2010
- Packaging Digest
- http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/451795-Booze_in_a_bag_You_bet_.php
Deal To Cut Food Packaging
Almost thirty top retailers and manufactures, including Tesco, Asda and Unilever, have signed up to a new food packaging initiative, that could save up to £1 billion. The deal by grocers and supermarkets to reduce wastage has been welcomed by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.He said the scheme, now in its second phase, could cut carbon emissions by three million tonnes.The Courtauld Commitment will see the industry make renewed efforts to help householders waste less of the food they buy, reduce the environmental impact of packaging, and for the first time, address the waste from manufacture and supply.A consultation on ambitious new targets to recycle over 70% of packaging waste was also published today that could save approximately eight million tonnes of waste from landfill, and nine million tonnes of greenhouse gases by 2020.Mr Benn said: "Grocery manufacturers and retailers have already started to take action and have halted the increase in packaging. "The new commitment sees them go further than ever in reducing food waste and packaging, and making it smarter – and I want to see members of the industry continuing to sign-up over the coming months."Phase one of the commitment successfully ran from July 2005 to March 2010.Liz Goodwin, WRAP CEO, said: "This new agreement will bring about changes ranging from more efficient methods of production right through to the impact of household consumption. "It takes into account the environmental impact of product waste in the supply chain as well as at household level." She added: "We’re thrilled that so many signatories – old and new - have already committed to this new agreement, and we hope that many more will soon follow their example."
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Almost thirty top retailers and manufactures, including Tesco, Asda and Unilever, have signed up to a new food packaging initiative, that could save up to £1 billion. The deal by grocers and supermarkets to reduce wastage has been welcomed by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.He said the scheme, now in its second phase, could cut carbon emissions by three million tonnes.The Courtauld Commitment will see the industry make renewed efforts to help householders waste less of the food they buy, reduce the environmental impact of packaging, and for the first time, address the waste from manufacture and supply.A consultation on ambitious new targets to recycle over 70% of packaging waste was also published today that could save approximately eight million tonnes of waste from landfill, and nine million tonnes of greenhouse gases by 2020.Mr Benn said: "Grocery manufacturers and retailers have already started to take action and have halted the increase in packaging. "The new commitment sees them go further than ever in reducing food waste and packaging, and making it smarter – and I want to see members of the industry continuing to sign-up over the coming months."Phase one of the commitment successfully ran from July 2005 to March 2010.Liz Goodwin, WRAP CEO, said: "This new agreement will bring about changes ranging from more efficient methods of production right through to the impact of household consumption. "It takes into account the environmental impact of product waste in the supply chain as well as at household level." She added: "We’re thrilled that so many signatories – old and new - have already committed to this new agreement, and we hope that many more will soon follow their example."
- new food packaging 2010
- http://www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=107785
Gourmet gluten free brand wins over free-from buyers
Hale & Hearty Foods, new wheat and gluten free champions, have reached top notch distribution for the first quarter of 2010. Three months after the brand’s nationwide launch in Waitrose with 8 SKU’s, Hale & Hearty has now secured distribution in over 1000 stores with further listings confirmed in Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s as well as Booth’s.
With currently over 18 in the range, offering a broad spectrum of products for the free-from consumer, Hale & Hearty is keen to offer buyers a one-stop shop to gluten and wheat free for the category.
All Hale & Hearty’s products have a distinct appeal because of exceptional taste and their nutritious ingredients list that compare so favourably to mainstream gluten free available on the market. Matthew Jones, free-from buyer at Waitrose comments: “Hale & Hearty has managed to raise the bar of gluten-free food”
The product offering is premium in taste while remaining affordable for the consumer. Included in the range are grocery essentials for the free-from shopper like cereals, gluten free porridge oats, dried pastas, savoury and sweet snacks and an impressive range of baking mixes and unique kitchen cupboard essentials like gluten free breadcrumbs; popular with kids, families and experimental cooks.
Being a coeliac himself, the founder and MD, Christian Konig is very clear on the company’s vision as he comes from a family of coeliac’s and intolerants who are faced daily with the challenges of shopping in the free-from category. “We wanted to create a friendly, wholesome brand that represented good quality, great tasting food along with strong home values. I believe that free-from products can taste and look as good as regular food and we apply this principal to all new products that we develop.”
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Hale & Hearty Foods, new wheat and gluten free champions, have reached top notch distribution for the first quarter of 2010. Three months after the brand’s nationwide launch in Waitrose with 8 SKU’s, Hale & Hearty has now secured distribution in over 1000 stores with further listings confirmed in Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s as well as Booth’s.
With currently over 18 in the range, offering a broad spectrum of products for the free-from consumer, Hale & Hearty is keen to offer buyers a one-stop shop to gluten and wheat free for the category.
All Hale & Hearty’s products have a distinct appeal because of exceptional taste and their nutritious ingredients list that compare so favourably to mainstream gluten free available on the market. Matthew Jones, free-from buyer at Waitrose comments: “Hale & Hearty has managed to raise the bar of gluten-free food”
The product offering is premium in taste while remaining affordable for the consumer. Included in the range are grocery essentials for the free-from shopper like cereals, gluten free porridge oats, dried pastas, savoury and sweet snacks and an impressive range of baking mixes and unique kitchen cupboard essentials like gluten free breadcrumbs; popular with kids, families and experimental cooks.
Being a coeliac himself, the founder and MD, Christian Konig is very clear on the company’s vision as he comes from a family of coeliac’s and intolerants who are faced daily with the challenges of shopping in the free-from category. “We wanted to create a friendly, wholesome brand that represented good quality, great tasting food along with strong home values. I believe that free-from products can taste and look as good as regular food and we apply this principal to all new products that we develop.”
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Daniels Group to open fresh soup and ready meal factory in Grimsby
Daniels Group, one of the UK’s leading chilled food manufacturers, is investing £8.5 million in a new food plant at Lakeside Road, Innovation Way, at Grimsby’s Europarc business centre.
The new production facility, which will create over 200 jobs, will open next month (March) and will produce a range of fresh and frozen foods for the UK and overseas.
In addition to making New Covent Garden soup, the UK’s best-selling chilled soup brand, the site will produce chilled ready meals for some of the UK’s leading supermarket groups and a new range of frozen soups for the catering sector.
Rob Burnett, Daniels Group Chief Executive, said the Grimsby site would play a ‘pivotal role’ in accelerating the growth of the £155 million turnover business.
“We chose Grimsby because the area boasts a skilled labour pool with experience of working in the chilled food industry. In addition, the Europarc centre is close to our extensive network of vegetable growers in Lincolnshire which will help to minimize food miles.
“This was an important consideration for us as we are committed to responsible environmental management in all aspects of our business.”
The Grimsby site will feature state of the art production processes and systems and will have a low carbon footprint.
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Daniels Group, one of the UK’s leading chilled food manufacturers, is investing £8.5 million in a new food plant at Lakeside Road, Innovation Way, at Grimsby’s Europarc business centre.
The new production facility, which will create over 200 jobs, will open next month (March) and will produce a range of fresh and frozen foods for the UK and overseas.
In addition to making New Covent Garden soup, the UK’s best-selling chilled soup brand, the site will produce chilled ready meals for some of the UK’s leading supermarket groups and a new range of frozen soups for the catering sector.
Rob Burnett, Daniels Group Chief Executive, said the Grimsby site would play a ‘pivotal role’ in accelerating the growth of the £155 million turnover business.
“We chose Grimsby because the area boasts a skilled labour pool with experience of working in the chilled food industry. In addition, the Europarc centre is close to our extensive network of vegetable growers in Lincolnshire which will help to minimize food miles.
“This was an important consideration for us as we are committed to responsible environmental management in all aspects of our business.”
The Grimsby site will feature state of the art production processes and systems and will have a low carbon footprint.
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- thegrocerytrader.co.uk
Finn Crisp launches new Plus 5 Wholegrains
Popular crispbread brand Finn Crisp has launched a new wholegrain variety: Finn Crisp Plus 5 Wholegrains which is baked using a blend of no fewer than 5 grains - rye, wheat, oat, barley and millet.
Business Development Director Harri Nykanen of Finnish manufacturers Vaasan Oy commented: “Finn Crisp Plus is a new range of premium crispbreads with higher value per kg, giving consumers an even tastier and healthier crunch. All Finn Crisp Plus products are baked with 100% wholegrain and are crammed full of fibre. Particularly appealing to our health-conscious female audience!” The flour used in the baking contains whole grain kernels, made up of bran - providing vitamin B, minerals and fibre, endosperm - providing carbohydrate and protein energy, and germ - full of vitamins and antioxidants. So as well as being crunchily delicious, these new 5 Wholegrains offer a superior healthy eating option.
With a toasted seeds topping for added value, Finn Crisp Plus 5 Wholegrains come in 2 varieties: 190gm thins and 200gm crispbread. The new range will be supported by magazine advertising and national sampling, with an exciting competition to win a Winter Wonderland Holiday in Finnish Lapland.
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Popular crispbread brand Finn Crisp has launched a new wholegrain variety: Finn Crisp Plus 5 Wholegrains which is baked using a blend of no fewer than 5 grains - rye, wheat, oat, barley and millet.
Business Development Director Harri Nykanen of Finnish manufacturers Vaasan Oy commented: “Finn Crisp Plus is a new range of premium crispbreads with higher value per kg, giving consumers an even tastier and healthier crunch. All Finn Crisp Plus products are baked with 100% wholegrain and are crammed full of fibre. Particularly appealing to our health-conscious female audience!” The flour used in the baking contains whole grain kernels, made up of bran - providing vitamin B, minerals and fibre, endosperm - providing carbohydrate and protein energy, and germ - full of vitamins and antioxidants. So as well as being crunchily delicious, these new 5 Wholegrains offer a superior healthy eating option.
With a toasted seeds topping for added value, Finn Crisp Plus 5 Wholegrains come in 2 varieties: 190gm thins and 200gm crispbread. The new range will be supported by magazine advertising and national sampling, with an exciting competition to win a Winter Wonderland Holiday in Finnish Lapland.
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- http://grocerytrader.co.uk/?p=5393
Stemilt Boosts Tree Fruit Clout With Dovex
Stemilt and Dovex Fruit Co. are joining forces to become the leading tree-fruit growing, packing and marketing operation in the nation.“Stemilt has embarked on a strong pattern of growth over the past decade, and we are excited to continue this growth by bringing Dovex into our operations,” said West Mathison, Stemilt president. “By integrating the strengths of our two companies, we look to continue delivering premium fruits to the marketplace, while extending the programs and services we provide to our valued customers.”Through the deal, Dovex Marketing and Packing will be combined into Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt’s operations, and the high-quality fruit that both companies are known for will be marketed under the Stemilt label. Stemilt will gain about 175,000 bins of fruit storage and a state-of-the-art apple-packing facility. The Dovex facility abuts Stemilt’s primary packing and shipping facility, Olds Station. The close proximity of the two packing facilities is expected ease continuity of Stemilt’s operations, according to Mathison.On the farming side, Dovex Orchards will become a grower for Stemilt, adding to the company’s growth in apples, pears, cherries, stone fruit and organics over the past decade. The combination with Dovex strengthens Stemilt’s leadership in Washington-grown conventional and organic apples and pears. Stemilt already enjoys a strong leadership role in cherries, organic stone fruit and Wenatchee River Valley pears with its own manifest and through existing marketing partnerships with Douglas Fruit and Peshastin Hi-Up.In total, Stemilt will have over 17,000 captive acres owned by itself and its marketing partners heading into the 2010 summer and fall harvests. Jay Fulbright, general manager of Dovex, will join Stemilt’s executive team, while Mauro Felizia, EVP of Dovex Holding Co., will become a new member of Stemilt’s board. The Dovex Export Co. will continue to function independently.Both Stemilt and Dovex are family-run companies that started decades ago with similar goals centered on providing consumers worldwide with access to a year-round supply of high-quality fresh fruit.
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Stemilt and Dovex Fruit Co. are joining forces to become the leading tree-fruit growing, packing and marketing operation in the nation.“Stemilt has embarked on a strong pattern of growth over the past decade, and we are excited to continue this growth by bringing Dovex into our operations,” said West Mathison, Stemilt president. “By integrating the strengths of our two companies, we look to continue delivering premium fruits to the marketplace, while extending the programs and services we provide to our valued customers.”Through the deal, Dovex Marketing and Packing will be combined into Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt’s operations, and the high-quality fruit that both companies are known for will be marketed under the Stemilt label. Stemilt will gain about 175,000 bins of fruit storage and a state-of-the-art apple-packing facility. The Dovex facility abuts Stemilt’s primary packing and shipping facility, Olds Station. The close proximity of the two packing facilities is expected ease continuity of Stemilt’s operations, according to Mathison.On the farming side, Dovex Orchards will become a grower for Stemilt, adding to the company’s growth in apples, pears, cherries, stone fruit and organics over the past decade. The combination with Dovex strengthens Stemilt’s leadership in Washington-grown conventional and organic apples and pears. Stemilt already enjoys a strong leadership role in cherries, organic stone fruit and Wenatchee River Valley pears with its own manifest and through existing marketing partnerships with Douglas Fruit and Peshastin Hi-Up.In total, Stemilt will have over 17,000 captive acres owned by itself and its marketing partners heading into the 2010 summer and fall harvests. Jay Fulbright, general manager of Dovex, will join Stemilt’s executive team, while Mauro Felizia, EVP of Dovex Holding Co., will become a new member of Stemilt’s board. The Dovex Export Co. will continue to function independently.Both Stemilt and Dovex are family-run companies that started decades ago with similar goals centered on providing consumers worldwide with access to a year-round supply of high-quality fresh fruit.
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- http://www.progressivegrocer.com
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