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Issue 34 7 May 2008
JOHN WEST TEMPS WITH SARDINES
CAMPBELL’S KICKS THE SALT
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Recyclability is at the forefront of consumers’ minds, with many concerned about the impact of items in their shopping basket on the environment, according to a recent industry survey.
This is particularly good news for steel packaging with its ability to meet specific consumer demands when it comes to environmental-friendliness.
This year’s Basket of Goods report from the UK’s Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) indicates that supermarkets should be
measuring food wastage, landfill and energy used in manufacture as 89 per cent of consumers expect a product’s environmental impact
to be measured by supermarkets. Continued over page...
CONSUMERS CONCERNED ABOUT RECYCLING
Seventy-seven per cent of consumers ranked ‘wastage’ (how much of a product is thrown away after the expiry of the ‘best before’ date) as the next most important factor to be measured, followed by landfill with 74 per cent.
Sixty-eight per cent of consumers thought supermarkets should monitor how much energy was used to make and package a product, while 64 per cent thought they should be concerned about distance – how far a product or ingredients used to make and package a product have travelled.
Asked to nominate which factor they would personally think the most important to measure, recycling came in first, cited by 30 per cent of consumers. It was followed by: energy, 24 per cent; landfill, 18 per cent; wastage, 16 per cent; and distance, 12 per cent.
This bodes well for steel can packaging as it is 100 per cent recyclable and accounts for only 2.5 per cent of the waste that goes into Australian landfill.
The Basket of Goods survey chose nine ‘typical’ items likely to be included in a weekly shopping list – a loaf of bread, milk from a plastic bottle, a box of cornflakes or cereal, a tin of tomatoes or baked beans, a packet of crisps or snack in a packet, instant coffee from a jar, fresh or long-life juice from a carton, any type of drink from a can, and a ready-made meal.
Consumers were then asked questions concerning the sustainability of the goods and related environmental issues.
The results showed that 70 per cent of consumers were concerned about the effect the items in their basket might have on the environment.
The minimal use of external packaging used for steel packaging also avoids another major concern for consumers with nearly eight in ten, 79 per cent, bothered by the amount of external wrapping around food and products that goes to waste.
Sixty-two per cent also cited ‘how a product is thrown away and what happens to it next’ as having the most harmful effect on the environment, compared to 30 per cent who cite ‘how a product is made and gets to the shops’ as the most harmful factor.
For 82 per cent of consumers, throwing away materials that could be recycled is an unacceptable practice, while three-quarters feel that sending refuse to China or India for labourers to sort out is unacceptable.
According to the survey, consumers are also aware that some products they choose to eat and drink may be bad for the environment, yet they continue to purchase the products.
Eighty-two per cent of those surveyed said that they had bought or consumed milk from a plastic container in the last week, even though it was rated the third worst product in the basket of goods for having a negative effect on the environment.
The Basket of Goods survey sends a clear signal to food and drink manufacturers and retailers, as MPMA director Tony Woods explains.
“The onus is now on manufacturers and retailers to work together and develop a single system of labelling of packaging so consumers can relate the products they buy to the sustainability features they want.
“The importance of these issues cannot be underestimated. Two measurement systems currently being developed have so far produced opposite scores for metal: one where metal is rated the most sustainable packaging material, and one where it is rated the least sustainable. This illustrates how variable, arbitrary and influential some scoring systems might be.”
Source: www.mpma.org.uk, 29 April 2008
HOMEGROWNNESTLÉ PROMOTES B-SMART
Nestlé has launched a new child-friendly MILO product called B-Smart, with 25 per cent less sugar and fat and the National Heart Foundation’s tick of approval.
Following on from the increasing trend by manufacturers to promote a positive nutritional profile, MILO B-Smart contains ingredients such as iron and iodine which are essential for childhood mental development.
The new formulation also offers Activ-B for energy release and Promalt, a specifically formulated extract of malted barley and cereals which helps focus, concentration and physical activities.
Available in both 240g and 420g cans, MILO B-Smart will be stocked in major supermarkets.
Source: CAN News, 7 May 2008
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NEWS SNIPPETAccording to the Spanish association for the food canning industry, Anfaco, a survey carried out by Interatun and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture revealed that 96 per cent of tuna imports canned in Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia have labels showing the wrong weight or nutritional value. In order to protest against the increasing number of imports of canned products from Asia, Anfaco will lobby in Europe to back the Spanish industry.
2008 AEROSOL AWARDS TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENCEThe Aerosol Association of Australia will once again celebrate excellence in aerosol design and manufacture at the 2008 Aerosol Industry Awards.
The seventh Aerosol Industry Awards will be held on 24 July at Doltone House, on the upper deck of the newly restored Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney.
The Awards represent a unique opportunity to celebrate the aerosol package and the innovation and customer focus which have been critical to its consumer acceptance, according to Aerosol Association of Australia executive director, Philip Fleming.
“Since its inception in 1994, the Aerosol Industry Awards have become an essential feature of the industry calendar, with past winners gaining considerable recognition,” he said.
The 2008 award categories are as follows:
1. Award to an Individual or Organisation for their Contribution to the Industry
2. Award for Environmental Achievement and Sustainability
3. Award for Export or Local Market Development
4. Award for Most Creative Strategy for Marketing Aerosols
5. Award for Technical Innovation - Manufacturing Processes
6. Award for Excellence in Design - Steel
7. Award for Excellence in Design - Aluminium
8. Best New Product [‘The Premier Award’]
To register, or for more information, call the Aerosol Association of Australia on (02) 9633 9011 or email [email protected].
Source: CAN News, 7 May 2008
JOHN WEST TEMPTS WITH SARDINES
John West has launched a new range of Sardine Tempters in a convenient and boneless format.
The new range includes three new flavours in 95g cans – Olive Oil Blend, Onion & Tomato and Oven-Dried Tomato and Basil.
John West says the sardines are an excellent source of brain food and that just two cans of Sardine Tempters contain a normal recommended weekly intake of Omega-3.
Research has indicated that Omega-3 may have the ability to improve memory, sharpen concentration, and even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Source: CAN News, 1 May 2008
TREND WATCH NEW NUTRITIONAL FACILITY FOR NESTLÉNestlé has opened a new nutritional facility in Konolfingen (Switzerland) producing a new-generation probiotic infant formula under the NAN brand that enables Nestlé Nutrition to meet the growing needs of consumers in over 90 countries.
The opening of the new facility marks the first stage of a series of investments totalling around Fr.180 million ($184 million) over the next three years, strengthening Konolfingen’s position as a global manufacturing site for highly specialised infant formula and healthcare nutrition.
The new Nestlé Nutrition industrial site will benefit from synergies with Nestlé’s Product Technology Centre, also based in Konolfingen.
Source: www.nestle.com, 25 April 2008
PRINCES LAUNCHES PREMIUM PRODUCT RANGELeading UK food and drink group Princes has extended its Princes-branded ambient food range to meet increasing consumer demand for premium products.
Recent IGD research predicts that consumer spending on premium food and drink will top £20bn a year by 2012, and Princes brought a series of new products to the market in 2007 to meet this demand.
Princes launched a new premium canned range in January, with distinctive packaging and products that are specially selected for their quality or recipe.
The first product in the range was a skinless and boneless salmon from Alaska.
A premium canned deli ham is also planned, with further product development on the way during 2008.
The move follows extensive research which showed that consumers are willing to pay more for products that they deem to be discernibly different or that provide an added benefit.
Source: www.princes.co.uk, February 2008
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NEWS SNIPPETSales of aerosol deodorants are increasing steadily in Brazil. Deodorant brand Rexona (Unilever) is the market leader with a 44 per cent share of the market. For door-to-door sales, the same brand is also the market leader with a 15 per cent share. In 2005, manual spray deodorants accounted for 44 per cent of total deodorant sales in Brazil. However, this version has been losing ground to aerosol products. Currently, manual spray products are responsible for 35 per cent of the total sales, while aerosol deodorants have increased their market share from 23 per cent in 2005 to 31 per cent at present.
NEWS SNIPPETBeer and beans have been married together by Heinz Baked Beans in the UK to promote their “Saucy Beanz” range. A top sommelier and beer connoisseur has been used to recommend beers that complement their new range of ‘Spicy Beanz’ including spicy meatballs, Lincolnshire sausages and lamb meatballs (Beanz with Balls). Other ranges are called Red Hot Balls and Big Saucy Bangers. For the original Heinz Baked Beans, the beans sommelier recommends beers that are dark in colour with a light malty texture, which will enhance the hearty flavours. For Heinz Red Hot Balls, Mann’s Original Brown Ale is recommended, because beers that are not over-sweet will complement the chili flavourings.
WORLD NEWSBRANSTON LAUNCHES FOUR NEW VARIETIES OF BAKED BEANS
UK food brand Branston, which is owned by Premier Foods, is launching four new versions of its baked beans in sauce this month.
The new products are soya beans in Mediterranean tomato and sweet chili sauces and chick peas in Mediterranean tomato and Masala sauces.
The cans cost £0.59 ($1.25) each and it is hoped that within the first year the new products will achieve sales of £2 million ($4.2 million).
In addition, the launch will be backed by a £2 million marketing spend.
Branston has also updated its labels, giving them a metallic look in order to give them more of a premium appearance.
Source: www.talkingretail.com, 22 April 2008
CAMPBELL’S KICKS THE SALTUS soup company Campbell’s is undergoing significant sodium reduction efforts by launching 36 ready-to-serve soups and 12 condensed kid’s soups with only 480 milligrams of sodium per serving.
The 36 reformulated ready-to-serve varieties under the name ‘Campbell’s Select Harvest’ will include new ‘light’ soups, which will be at the ‘heart-healthy’ sodium level of 480 milligrams, and will also feature high-quality ingredients,
proprietary stocks and no artificial flavors.
Campbell’s is also reformulating 12 of its condensed kid’s favorite varieties, including Campbell’s’ Chicken & Stars soup and Campbell’s’ Noodle O’s soup.
The kid’s soups will now meet the government criteria for healthy foods – foods controlled for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, and providing a positive nutrient source.
Campbell’s’ kid’s soups were initially reformulated during the company’s first sodium reduction phase in 2006 when the sodium content was reduced by an average of 25 per cent.
The current reformulation represents an additional 20 per cent average sodium reduction to these kids’ soups.
With the introduction of these new soups in 2008, Campbell’s portfolio of low and reduced sodium soups will include more than 85 varieties across the condensed, ready-to-serve and microwaveable platforms.
Source: www.campbellsoup.com, February 2008
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NEWS SNIPPETSteel distributors in Mexico have raised their prices by an average of 10 per cent at the request of leading steel producers Arcelor Mittal, Deacero, Sicartsa and Ternium. This new hike means that steel prices in Mexico have risen by 59.5 per cent since the start of 2008. This is attributed to increases in manufacturing costs – particularly the price of components such as iron mineral, coal, scrap iron and petroleum coke, as well as transport and energy expenses.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
5 DECEMBERFTAA Hot Topics WorkshopHemisphere Conference Centre, Melbourne
F: +61 3 5971 5817
24 APRIL 2008International Steel Packaging Congress (at Interpack)
Düsseldorf, Germany
Visit www.apealcongress.org
2007/0822–23 NOVEMBERFood Regulations and Labelling Standards Conference Radisson Plaza, Sydney
P: +61 2 9080 4300
Visit www.informa.com.au/foodregulations
28–30 NOVEMBERLabelExpo Asia 2007Shanghai, China
For more information, please contact
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www.labelexpo-asia.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS
17–18 SEPTEMBER 20084th Innovative Foods Centre Conference: Food Innovation: Emerging Science, Technologies & Applications (FIESTA 2008)
Royal on the Park Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland
Visit www.innovativefoods2008.com
17–19 SEPTEMBER 2008International Aerosol Exhibition
Jinhan International Exhibition Centre, China
Ph: 86 10 6402 8176
9 OCTOBER 20082008 Australian Packaging AwardsSavoy Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Hotel,
Melbourne, Victoria
Ph: 03 9690 1955
200811–14 JUNE 2008Propak AsiaBangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre,
Bangkok, Thailand
Ph: 66 02 617 1475
12–13 JUNE 20082008 Australian Institute of Packaging National Conference
Luna Park, Sydney
Ph: 07 3278 4490
21–24 JULY 2008Foodpro
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney
Ph: 03 8420 5400
Visit www.foodproexh.com
24 JULY 2008Aerosol Industry Awards 2008Gala Awards dinner at Doltone House,
Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney
Visit www.aerosol.com.au