NEWS GNT to present clean label solution at Gulfood


GNT will show visitors how plant- based EXBERRY® colours can provide the perfect choice for today’s health- conscious consumers at


Gulfood


Manufacturing 2023 (7-9 November, Dubai World Trade Centre). Research carried out by McKinsey


& Company in 2022 shows conscious eating is on the rise in the Middle East. Like their global peers, the region’s consumers are increasingly checking product labels and seeking out healthier options. At Gulfood, GNT (Hall 6, Stand 641) will demonstrate how its of


plant-based colours can


portfolio help


manufacturers create vibrant food and drink that matches up to demands for natural ingredient lists. EXBERRY® Colouring Foods are edible food concentrates made from non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and plants using traditional physical processing methods. They are fully Halal-certified and qualify for the clean and clear label declarations that modern shoppers want to see. Santhosh Thankappan, Sales Director


at GNT Middle East, said: “Middle Eastern consumers are paying more attention


to what they eat and drink as they prioritize their health and wellbeing. Our EXBERRY® concentrates make it possible for brands to create vibrant products using plant-based ingredients that shoppers know and trust.” GNT will highlight how EXBERRY® is being used in a range of market examples worldwide as well as offering attendees the chance to sample a selection of colourful ice creams. The company’s dedicated in-house


experts will also be on hand throughout the event to provide insight and advice into how EXBERRY® can be used to support different project requirements. Santhosh Thankappan added: “GNT is a global market leader in plant- based colours. We offer more than 400 clean-label shades covering the whole rainbow and they can be used in almost any food and drink application. Join us at Gulfood to find out more about how EXBERRY® can benefit your products.”


Macpac gains AA+ accreditation for packaging materials Graham Kershaw,


Further reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s leading independent manufacturers


of Managing sustainable


thermoformed packaging solutions, Macpac has announced that following a recent ‘unannounced’ audit by BRCGS, it has been awarded AA+ accreditation for packaging materials. BRC AA+ grade is the highest food


safety standard accreditation awarded and sets the benchmark for good manufacturing practice,


aiming to


provide standardisation and assurance on safety, quality and operational criteria. The BRCGS Packaging Materials Global Standard helps a site or operation to demonstrate they


are providing


products that are quality assured, legally compliant and authentic. It is not only used by food packaging producers but also by manufacturers of packaging for all applications across the supply chain.


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Director at Macpac comments: “Our mantra is that quality should be a given but never taken for granted. A


requirement for BRC audits


is that one in three must be an unannounced site visit but we have every confidence in our plant, people, processes and products so are happy to be challenged at the highest possible level.


As a result, we are


thrilled to have achieved the BRC AA+ for packaging materials this year. “The BRC AA+ accreditation assesses us across stringent criteria and achieving the top accolade further strengthens our competitive edge within the thermoformed packaging industry, meaning that both food and non-food manufacturers and retailers, as well as consumers can trust that our solutions continue to set a new benchmark in quality.


“It also delivering


further demonstrates that exceptional


packaging


products that meet environmental targets whilst offering superior functionality and protection properties, as well as exceeding customer satisfaction, is key longevity


to Macpac’s and on-going success,” Graham concludes. KennedysConfection.com


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