Category Archives: Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Taco Bell Recognizes Ahlstrom’s Innovative and Sustainable Packaging Contributions

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has been recognized for its contribution to Taco Bell’s sustainable packaging. The company leveraged its FluoroFree and trulyNatural technologies to develop compostable packaging solutions for Taco Bell, which are free of harmful chemicals. Ahlstrom received the recognition … Read the full press release

Nestle establishes Institute of Agricultural Sciences to promote sustainable food systems

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé has opened an Institute of Agricultural Sciences to advance sustainable food systems and develop science-based solutions in agriculture. The institute is dedicated to screening and developing solutions in key focus areas, such as plant science, agricultural systems, … Read the full press release

BASF expands ecovio® portfolio for sustainable food packaging with home and industrial compostable grade

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has added a certified home and industrial compostable grade for cold and hot food packaging to its ecovio® portfolio for extrusion coating on paper and board. The new extrusion coating grade, ecovio® 70 … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s Trayforma BarrPeel offers sustainable packaging solution for fresh food

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has launched Trayforma BarrPeel, a new board material for vacuum skin packs, which allows packaging of fresh food on recyclable paperboard trays. The solution reduces plastic to less than 10% of the tray, and is made … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut joins the Sustainable Coconut Partnership to promote responsible production

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut, a leading chocolate manufacturer, has announced its participation as a founding member of the Sustainable Coconut Partnership, an industry platform aimed at promoting responsible coconut production and market transformation at scale. The Sustainable Coconut Partnership seeks … Read the full press release

Valio introduces Valio Prime SMP for easier infant milk formula production

(IN BRIEF) Valio, a leading Finnish dairy company, has launched Valio Prime SMP, a new infant-grade skimmed milk powder designed to simplify the production process for infant milk formula (IMF) manufacturers while ensuring the highest microbiological quality. Valio Prime SMP … Read the full press release

Biotalys y Syngenta se asocian para desarrollar soluciones de biocontrol para el manejo de plagas

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Biotalys y Syngenta Crop Protection se están asociando para investigar, desarrollar y comercializar soluciones de biocontrol para manejar plagas en una amplia gama de cultivos. La solución se basará en la plataforma tecnológica AGROBODY de Biotalys, que … Read the full press release

Biotalys and Syngenta partner to develop biocontrol solutions for pest management

(IN BRIEF) Biotalys and Syngenta Crop Protection are partnering to research, develop, and commercialize biocontrol solutions to manage pests in a broad range of crops. The solution will be based on Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology platform, offering a new mode of … Read the full press release

Symrise’s Crinipan PMC Green Wins Hair Care Ingredient Award at PCHi Fountain Awards

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, the German-based fragrance and flavor manufacturer, has won the “Hair Care/Scalp Care Ingredient” category at the PCHi Fountain Awards in China for its green anti-dandruff ingredient, Crinipan® PMC green. The ingredient is the first new anti-dandruff product … Read the full press release

Nestlé and PAI form joint venture for European frozen pizza brands

(IN BRIEF) Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have announced a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe. The transaction, which is subject to employee consultations and regulatory approvals, is expected to close in H2 2023. Financial … Read the full press release

Study: Minimising red meat and processed foods can reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients with cardiovascular disease

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that a high-quality diet that emphasises whole foods and minimises packaged and processed foods reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. The study, … Read the full press release

La BEI collabora con il gruppo Maspex per l’ammodernamento degli impianti di produzione in Polonia e Romania

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) La Banca europea per gli investimenti (BEI) ha annunciato un accordo di finanziamento da 104 milioni di euro con Maspex Group, uno dei principali produttori di alimenti e bevande nell’Europa centrale e sud-orientale. I fondi saranno utilizzati … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Maspex Group for Upgrades to Production Facilities in Poland and Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €104 million financing agreement with Maspex Group, a leading producer of food and beverages in Central and South-Eastern Europe. The funds will be used to upgrade and modernize production facilities … Read the full press release

Spain reaffirms strategic partnership with EBRD to support Ukraine’s recovery

(IN BRIEF) Spain and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are working together to improve Ukraine’s food security and municipal sector. Spain has committed to providing guarantees worth up to €100 million to support EBRD’s operations in Ukraine’s … Read the full press release

DNV verifies Salmon Evolution’s alignment towards sustainability framework for green loan

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian land-based salmon farming company, Salmon Evolution, has secured a NOK 1.55 million green debt financing package, which is expected to provide sufficient financial runway and buffer to refinance phase 1 and finance early phase 2 at Indre … Read the full press release

FMO and partners provide second syndicated loan to Turkey’s Kılıç Deniz for growth and diversification

(IN BRIEF) Dutch development bank FMO, along with French development finance institution Proparco and SDG-focused emerging market credit fund ILX Fund, has provided a €60m ($71.6m) syndicated loan to Turkey’s Kılıç Deniz, a leading aquaculture player. The funds will be … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Group announces new CEO, Peter Feld

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, has appointed Peter Feld as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Feld succeeds Peter Boone, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Feld has … Read the full press release

Carrefour introduces ‘calm spaces’ for autism sufferers in stores

(IN BRIEF) French supermarket chain Carrefour is increasing its support for people on the autism spectrum with new initiatives. The company is introducing store maps on the bars of its shopping trollies to help physically or mentally vulnerable people find … Read the full press release

Study Shows Linear Association Between Salt Intake and Atherosclerosis in Heart and Neck Arteries

(IN BRIEF) A study published in the European Heart Journal – Open has found that excessive salt intake is associated with clogged arteries of the heart and neck, which is linked with increased risks of heart attack and stroke. Atherosclerosis, … Read the full press release

Umweltfreundliche Verpackungsalternative: Cristal® Transparentpapiere von Ahlstrom bestehen die chemische Sicherheitsbewertung

(IN KÜRZE) Ahlstrom hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Cristal®-Transparentverpackungspapiere die strengen Bewertungskriterien des SAFER™-Programms von ChemFORWARD zur Sicherheit von Mensch und Umwelt erfüllt haben. Dieses Programm bewertet Produkte auf ihre Nachhaltigkeit und Sicherheit, und die Auszeichnung wird nur an Produkte … Read the full press release