Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: ‘Almost half of consumers’ expect natural products states research by EuroMonitor and Fonterra opens new state of the art milk powder dryer

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Retail ‘tipping point’ after fall in number of products on promotion, ‘Major breakthrough’ will reduce sugar in Nestlé products by 40% and Costa rolls out recycling scheme UK-wide, and will take in ‘any cup’

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Carlsberg revitalises Export lager with new Danish heritage design, McCormick to acquire Italian flavour manufacturer Giotti and Newman’s Own Foundation gives £175,000 to children’s charities

Colin Gillis, president of Ball Beverage Packaging Europe showcased the company’s Strawster concept, which is a modern gadget available in Ball’s 25cl slim can.

As Colin states, the technology features a self-activated straw that appears once the tab of the can is engaged, provides a unique aspect to the overall drinks experience. The product can also be customised.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Social media ‘increasingly important’ for product launches, Costa Express extends Shell partnership for five more years and reports state Ferrero closing in on deal for two United Biscuits brands

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: Donkey milk chocolate bar created by Swiss companies, Valio selling milk powders to Chinese consumers and Coca-Cola European Partners announce plans to expand liquor portfolio

Tetra Pak's Dirk Ostermann talks about the company's new automation platform which they showcased during BrauBeviale 2016.

Dirk explains about Tetra Pak's MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) solution for food production that covers an entire operation.

Darren Wood rounds up the day's latest news in the world of food and beverages, including: Yoplait to cut sugar and increase vitamin D in Petits Filous, Activ’Inside launches organic solutions for feminine health and Modelo CEO leaves €200m legacy to residents of his home village

Darren Wood rounds up the day's top stories in the world of food and beverages, including: European Commission sets up investment fund for start-ups, Givaudan invests in expansion to Singapore flavour centre and Polish cider company Cydrownia in €90,000 crowdfunding effort

Food giants pledge to ‘reiterate’ support for climate change action, Coca-Cola European Partners invests £2.3m in Scottish plant, and Red spinach supplementation boosts energy, research finds