DSM’s nutrition think tank Sight and Life, Scientists Without Borders and The Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science at the New York Academy of Sciences, are seeking help to find more sustainable ways to deliver micronutrient sachets in developing countr
Guala Closures said it has reached an agreement to take over a South African closure manufacturer as part of a strategy to boost its presence in the fast-growing sub-Saharan African market.
Swiss convenience food firm Fredag can now respond to urgent orders from retailers for special offer products in thermoform packs such as chicken nuggets since it installed a packing line based around an Ishida CCW-RS multihead weigher.
Kraft Foods has increased the sustainability and efficiency of its Bournville site by installing robotic distribution for Roses and Heroes. Managing fixed cycling schedules cut daily vehicle movements.
Scottish food researchers have claimed to have created the world’s first nutritionally balanced pizza, which provides 30% of an adult’s recommended daily amount (RDA) of vitamins and minerals.
Industry players from Belgium and Germany have unveiled plans to jointly develop a paper packaging powerhouse in France with an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes.
Photonic BioSystems has developed an oxygen detection dye that can be incorporated inside sealed packages in the manufacturing stage to maintain quality control for the food and beverage sector.
Silgan, a supplier of rigid packaging for consumer goods products, has entered into an agreement to buy Rexam's plastic thermoformed food business for $250m.
The drive towards sustainability is a key factor for food packagers looking to extend their products shelf life, according to a permeation testing company.
International Paper announced yesterday that it has finalised the sale of three containerboard mills under the terms of a US$470m (€373m) divesture agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
