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January 2012
Depending on when you are reading this, Merry Christmas and/or a Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed/are going to enjoy your holidays and that a well-earned break was
enjoyed/is on it’s way. As the new year begins, let’s hope that the
FMCG industry continues to the lead the way in manufacturing, innovation and NPD. 2011, despite being billed as a tough time, saw an exciting year in fast-moving consumer goods, with the money being saved by consumers on holidays and items such as cars instead being spent on self- gifting and higher-quality meals at home,
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INDUSTRY NEWS 10
The latest happenings from the industry, including Axion’s research on post-consumer recycling
FROM THE CONSUMER 16
In another new feature, Danielle Pinnington from trends analysts Shoppercentric discusses how consumers are spending
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PPMA REVIEW PART II 17
Our second look at the PPMA Show, which was held in September at the NEC in Birmingham
CLARE’S LEGAL LAIR 20
Our final new feature for the magazine sees our resident lawyer Clare Thomas take up her post
49WEB SPOTLIGHT The best websites from across the sector
50 CLASSIFIEDS
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meaning that the FMCG industry managed to somewhat weather the storm. To mirror these aspirations and to kick off
2012, we have a number of new exciting features within the magazine. First up is our product launch gallery, where we at FMCG News ‘show and tell’ our favourite product launches over the last two months. We also welcome our new resident lawyer,
Addleshaw Goddard’s Clare Thomas. She will be on hand to discuss the latest legal issues and legislation that affect the day-to- day running of an FMCG brand. She starts her contribution with how to react to supplier price hikes. Finally, another new fixture for the
THE MONTH 4
The latest stories that have caught our eye over the last couple of months including Burton’s rebrand
PRODUCT LAUNCHES 6 A brand new feature for the magazine, where we
pick our favourite recent brand launches from our readership and showcase them
magazine is our ‘From the Consumer’ feature, where Danielle Pinnington from Shoppercentric tells us how the consumers are spending. Closing the issue is the Last Word from the
FDF’s Terry Jones, where he discusses the industry’s role in the nation’s health. Also, check out our picks from the
Twittersphere on page 5 - if you would like to follow us for the latest news - search @FMCGnews. Enjoy the issue!
Rebecca Hubbard, Editor
21 QUALITY CONTROL Our first special feature for this issue discusses everything quality control. Including an interview with SCA’s Peter Luck and a piece from SICK UK on the latest technological advancements in the field
31 CONTRACTS & PROJECTS The moves and team-ups making the industry spin, including Smurfit Kappa’s work with Sainsbury’s
35 PROCESSING & MACHINERY Our second special feature of the issue, where we focus on processing & machinery. Includes advice from Yamato and interesting insight into processing dairy products from Arla’s Nick Martin
45 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS The latest releases available to the market
48 LAST WORD Terry Jones of the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) discusses the nation’s health and how the industry is working together to enable healthier choices
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