Published: Jul 12, 2012

FoodQuestTQ has launched three new computer software tools that have been designed to help food businesses establish quantitative risk management for food safety.

Published: Jul 12, 2012

US-based Twin Rivers Paper has launched Acadia Natural, a compostable and recyclable paper made from unbleached pulp, for use in food packaging.

Published: Jul 12, 2012

Thai researchers claim to have developed an electronic nose, which can enable the local food industry to standardize smell.

Published: Jul 11, 2012 By: Ben Bouckley

A hoax video claiming that the Coca-Cola Company planned to launch a 'Coca-Cola Bag' worldwide has duped the world media, leading the company to rush out a statement yesterday clarifying it was not the author of the media that went viral on social network

Published: Jul 11, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Cardia Bioplastics and Alto Packaging, a subsidiary of Pact group, have partnered to develop eco-friendly packaging for fresh food.

Published: Jul 11, 2012 By: Mark Astley

Smurfit Kappa has successfully overturned a European Commission (EC) decision that saw a rival firm awarded funding of more than €80m to build a new corrugated case material plant in Germany.

Published: Jul 11, 2012

The bioplastics market is expected to change from being dominated by the US and Western Europe by 2015 as other regions in the world increase production, according to Freedonia.

Published: Jul 11, 2012

An arm of the Cargill group has increased production and reduced oil consumption at its chicken processing plant after a 30% improvement in refrigeration efficiency.

Published: Jul 11, 2012 By: Joe Whitworth

Design Analysis Inc has set up a company called PolyTech International as part of a drive to take their thermoplastic polyester coating technology global.

Published: Jul 11, 2012 By: Shane Starling

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has rejected a proprietary science-backed health claim that sought to link reduced skin dehydration with ‘Wheat Polar Lipid Extract’.

Published: Jul 11, 2012

Agriculture and food processing industries minister Sharad Pawar inaugurated the Srini Mega Food Park at Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh on Monday.

Published: Jul 11, 2012 By: Jane Joseph

Purac claims that the new web version of its listeria control software can reduce food product development time by two to three months, saving costs as well as indicating the presence of any harmful pathogens.

Published: Jul 11, 2012

Myers Industries has completed the announced acquisition of Plasticos Novel, Brazil’s leading designer and manufacturer of reusable plastic crates and totes, for $27.5m.

Published: Jul 10, 2012 By: Mike Stones

The md of Coldwater Seafood Anita Barker has been appointed the new chair of the Humber Seafood Group.

Published: Jul 10, 2012 By: Mike Stones

Last year United Biscuits delivered record-breaking performance in achieving sustainability goals, claims the firm.

Published: Jul 10, 2012 By: Lorraine Mullaney

A Danish food packaging firm is opening a production facility in Durham that will create 150 jobs.

Published: Jul 10, 2012

Researchers have mapped out the chain reaction of signals that send satiety messages to the brain after a protein-rich meal.

Published: Jul 10, 2012

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources' (BFAR) 65th year highlights the protection of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources as set by environmental degradation caused by man and that of climate change.

Published: Jul 09, 2012

Floralis has launched a new service offering which can enable companies working in the field of food engineering optimize their manufacturing processes and improve product performance.

Published: Jul 07, 2012 By: Rod Addy

Global ingredients firm DSM has pumped €20m into its Delft factory in the Netherlands, on top of a separate €100m investment in research and development in the region.