Manufacturers and industry groups have slammed an Australian consumer watchdog’s assertion that nutritional claims on the packs of some liquid breakfasts are “shonky”.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is asking views on a novel foods application for an omega-3 rich plant oil product for dairy, bakery and supplement applications.
The levels of iodine provided by fortified breads is not enough to provide for the requirements of pregnant women and their developing babies, according to new research which recommends the additional use of supplements.
Cooperation in the supply chain is crucial to ensure packaging materials meet the necessary food contact and migration regulations, according to a testing laboratory.
UK-based Packline Materials Handling’s actuated roll lifter, with a rotating tray attachment, is suitable for food processing and packaging operations with limited space.
Concept Systems, an Oregon-based system integrator, offers a broad range of processing, packaging and technology services to professionals in the food manufacturing sector.
Menasha Packaging has opened a Retail Integration Campus in Cincinnati, the newest facility designed to give CPGs a chance to collaborate on creative product strategy.
Findings from a new survey of 2,000 active users of top party planning site Punchbowl could help snack firms gain a deeper insight into the habits and preferences of party hosts, claims the firm.
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) has released a field guide offering advice for food inspectors examining imported edibles, and what food manufacturers should expect inspectors to look for.
An Australian consumer rights watchdog has branded liquid breakfasts’ nutritional claims as “dodgy” and “shonky” following an investigation into 23 brands.
PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is taking packaging students and educators on a six-day tour of packaging industry end users and manufacturers in the Midwest.
A food-processing education program in New York State backed by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and National Fuel has graduated its first class of students.
The 2013 Dieline Package Design Awards, a worldwide competition, has applauded a number of food packages for innovation and sustainability in packaging.
Consumers want indulgent and premium on-the-go cakes, but reducing portions can prove technically challenging in terms of quality and freshness, says Novozymes.
A South Australian Research and Development firm has partnered with the local pipi industry to develop a packaging system that aims to double the shelf life of the seafood.
RPC Kerkrade has developed two user-friendly “grip pack” bottles for Dreidoppel, a manufacturer of specialist bakery, confectionery and ice cream ingredients in Langenfeld, Germany.
The EU energy market is set to grow by €1bn by 2017 and much of that could come from ‘natural energy’, a sub-sector that has been boosted by recent health claim approvals, says Euromonitor International analyst, Diana Cowland.
Unilever has applied to UK authorities for EU novel foods approval for its cholesterol-lowering phytosterol esters in liquid vegetable fats used in home cooking and baking.
Cases of death and injury in the US grains handling sector are too frequent and could be prevented, says the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The decision to ban F-gases in refrigeration and air-conditioning units by the European Parliament’s Environment Committee has met with a mixed response from industry.
Distribution in Europe will broaden business to include snacks companies that can’t buy a complete pellet container imported from Mexico, exports director of Mmmh! Michel says.
Avery Dennison has rolled out its Select Solutions line of speciality pressure-sensitive materials, including holographic-effect stock, suited for food containers.
Berry Plastics Group has joined forces with sustainable-goods maker Preserve to promote recycling of polypropylene (No. 5 plastic), which is used to make a range of food containers.
Social media is an extremely powerful brand-building tool that engages consumers, but it can also be a platform for strong business relationships and revenue generation, an expert says.
Japan will not lift its ban on US Western White wheat imports until the American government provides detailed information on the extent of unauthorized genetically modified wheat found in Oregon, a government official says.
Chia oil can safely enter EU markets for the first time as long as potential allergenic effects are labelled, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has concluded in a draft EU novel foods opinion.
Snack makers need a better and more open discourse with NGOs and government about efforts made to improve the nutritional profile of their products, says the director general of the European Snacks Association.
Whether it involves up a new line or tweaking an existing one, integration can be a challenging prospect; Chris Jones of tna Solutions offers advice on how to make it work.
Bosch Packaging Technology recently put the finishing touches on an expanded vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) test facility in Wisconsin, aimed to help customers ensure their line will run smoothly prior to installation back home.
Bio-materials developer NatureWorks LLC and Calysta Energy are partnering to research and develop a commercially viable method for fermenting methane into the building block for bioplastic packaging feedstock.
Kellogg has been hit with a deceptive advertising lawsuit over ‘made with real fruit’ claims on its Super Mario fruit snacks, three years after being rapped over the knuckles by an industry ad watchdog over similar claims on Pop Tarts.
NewPage Corp. has garnered the 2013 AmeriStar Sustainability Award from the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) for its LittleFoot line of compostable barrier products.
Cereal majors Kellogg and Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW) are reviewing the UK Department of Health’s (DoH) front-of-pack voluntary labeling scheme, but one nutrition policy expert says they will never sign.
Competitive pressures are continuing to drive corporate changes and restructuring for the European rigid film and sheet industry, according to Applied Markets Information (AMI).
