As part of an EU project, researchers from SINTEF Materials and Chemistry have developed four packaging prototypes made of polyactic acid (PLA) and bio-polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The NanoBarrier project aims
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Plastic Technologies has teamed up with HRSflow, a manufacturer of high-precision hot-runners for injection molds and ERMO, a moldmaker specializing in thin-wall containers, caps and closures and medical applications. HRSflow
Four Ishida weighers are handling around ten baby leaf products, including rocket, watercress and spinach, packed into both punnets (from 75g to 150g) and bags (from 75g to 500g), with
HP has named Foxpak Flexibles as the best creator of flexible packaging at the “Inkspiration Awards” at the Dscoop EMEA conference in Israel. The Irish packaging firm has reported strong
Natural ingredients and colours manufacturer, Naturex has launched Xtrablend OA, a natural solution for enhancing colour stability in chilled products. Thanks to the synergistic blend of two natural compounds –
Phosphatidylserine, commonly known as PS, is set to break out from the cognitive health category and make a big impact in several new benefit areas, according to Enzymotec, the supplier
Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses, according to a new study. Soybean derivatives are already a mainstay in food products, such
ADM launches SUPERB, a functional soy protein fiber developed to boost the protein and fiber content, control moisture retention and improve texture in meat products. Derived from the cell walls
Organic-certified plant extracts company, Eevia has announced that it recently received the Euroleaf organic certification. The company’s entire product portfolio of wild Arctic plant ingredients is now organic. Organic certification
Frozen food packaging specialist, Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Harlingen, has invested in a laser perforation unit to meet with the growing demand for 100 percent food safe packaging. Laser perforated holes
A recent study led by professor Carolina O.C. Werle from France-based business school Grenoble Ecole de Management shows that plain food packaging may increase the level of snack consumption among men.
Leicester-based Clifton Packaging has receivedthe “Company of the Year” award at the Leicester Mercury Business Awards. Recognised at one of the most important regional awards, The Leicester Mercury Business Awards celebrate
Arjuna Natural Ltd. launches OXYSTORM® standardized nitrate to the sports nutrition market at Vitafoods, Geneva, May 10-12. The latest clinical research results show that OXYSTORM can help athletes work out
Healthy snack brand Graze are set to launch a new six-recipe range of new multi-portion packs. The resealable four-portion sharing bag will mean a choice of sweet and savoury recipes such
Smurfit Kappa is to equip Maison Johanès Boubée, one of the major players in the French wine trade, with filling and Bag-in-Box technologies. Maison Johanès Boubée, established in 1860, is one of the
Vegetarian food company, MorningStar Farms is on a mission to demonstrate to the world the power of choosing to eat less meat with the launch of the Veg Effect Calculator
The food processing and packaging company, TNA has hired Peter Oussoren as chief sales officer, who has a commercial background, particularly in the packaging industry. Oussoren has held multiple senior positions
Luxembourg-based company, Ardagh Group has entered a $3.42bn agreement with Colorado’s Ball and UK-based Rexam to buy metal beverage can assets in Europe, Brazil and the US. Ardagh will acquire seven Rexam
The European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) has supported the European Commission’s Circular Economy Package, a legislative framework for mandatory separate collection schemes, targets focused on recycling, and acknowledgement of the superior
Huhtamaki has launched Sorello, a new range double wall paper insulated cups that offer a smooth surface coupled with quality insulation. A uniform air gap provides consistent insulation over the entire
Tetra Pak announces that a new version of its Tetra Top® package, more than 80% of which comes from plant-based materials, will make its global debut in the United States
Welch’s Global Ingredients Group presents a new Niagara grape juice, described as “a unique golden American superfruit juice” that is naturally
Hormel Foods has announced a clean label initiative to simplify the ingredient statements of many of its retail products through
Supply chain and food distribution specialist Oakland International has been appointed by food innovator Kepak Convenience Foods to distribute their
Premium Ingredients has developed a new range of stabilizers for acidified dairy beverages based on soy-polysaccharide fiber. These products are
McCormick has acquired Botanical Food Company, an Australian-based manufacturer of packaged chilled herbs (“Gourmet Garden”) for $US114 million. Annual sales
EFSA hac consluded the current combined safe level for seven sulphites used as additives in wine and other foods is
Plastic packaging company, RPC Promens Consumer Nordics has expanded its product suite with the addition of a biopolymer bottle for milk.
Cadbury is to replace the Roses chocolates twist-off foil wrappers which have been used since 1938 with modern tear-off wrappers.
Coca-Cola is changing the design for cans and bottles of its diet and low sugar variants, largely keeping the iconic
Paramount Packaging has announced the launch of an Alpha VII FW3710BS/B back seal flow-wrapper that has been adapted for reliable,
Polyphenol Ribetril™ A, found in selected varieties of Red and Black Currant (Ribes rubrum, Ribes nigrum) offers significant benefits for
Conventional strawberries displaced apples in the top of the Dirty Dozen list of the US Environmental Working Group’s 2016 Shopper’s
The annual McCormick Flavor Forecast has been released and this year is GRILLING EDITION. This grilling-specific report reveals the flavours and
Based on its success in global markets, continuous growth and future growth prospects, NiceLabel has been invited to join the
Abbott’s EAS Sports Nutrition is helping serious athletes train harder through nine redesigned Myoplex products that deliver the nutrition athletes
Food ingredients company, Arla has launched a new drive to raise awareness of the ways in which whey protein ingredients
Bio-on together with Tampere University of Technology Finland has developed tetrapak type containers made of a combination of paper and bioplastic, namely
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to reconsider its approval of ortho-phthalates in food packaging and handling equipment. The
Cornelius Group and Milne Fruits partnered up to supply the European food and drink industry with an innovative concept in dried
Pizza giant, Domino’s has introduced new pizza box that makes red and blue domino logo pivotal to the pack design. The
Grand View Research new report forecasts a growth in the global market for the bio-polymer obtained from the shells of
A recent study published in the Journal of Ophthalmology has shown that consumption of a dairy drink containing lutein-, zeaxanthin-
Monin has presnted its summer drinks programme, at the heart of which is a new low-calorie cloudy lemonade concentrate that dilutes
NMP Systems partnered up with Danone Waters to roll out its Nature MultiPack technology across bottles of Evian in France
Coca-Cola Zero and P4CK teamed up to design new packaging for cinema-goers featuring a popcorn carton slotting onto the top
Stevia ingredients company, PureCircle has announced its plans to invest in India’s stevia infrastructure over the next five years, partnering with
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a significant increase in the number of certified organic operations, continuing the trend of
Arla Foods Ingredients is to launch a new drive to raise awareness of the ways in which whey protein ingredients
MULTIVAC introduces a cost-efficient entry-level model with a high cycle output to its chamber belt machine portfolio at IFFA 2016. The
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