Compression tests carried out on cartonboard packaging have shown that containers made from lighter weight materials can withstand the practical challenges posed by transportation through the supply chain, said one packing company.
The volume and texture of rice bread may be enhanced by simply adding glutathione, a protein and safe food additive, and offer better gluten-free products to a growing market, says new research.
A new roasted potato flour ingredient can enhance the flavour and colour of baked goods and extruded snacks as well as gluten free foods while also providing dough expansion, said its US developer.
Indonesian palm oil producers will need to increase productivity to meet output targets following signature of a climate deal with Norway that would curb expansion of oil palm estates.
DS Smith has sold off its Turkish corrugated packaging operation but declared it remains committed to growing its business in the key growth region of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
The benefits for nano-packaging, showing how it can overcome current food and drink industry challenges in terms of shelf life, distribution or sustainability, need to become more apparent in order to ensure widespread commercial implementation, says...
Low-sodium foods may be more difficult for some people to like than others due to genetic influences, according to a new study published in the journal Physiology and Behavior.
Are organic foods healthier? The sad truth is that nearly 100,000 studies later, we just don't know. Meanwhile, this lack of certainty presents major business opportunities for the organic food industry.
Nanocoatings on food processing equipment hold huge potential for boosting safety and performance but lingering doubts and cost concerns among industry players are hampering take up, said an expert
Fears that saturated fat content of foods would skyrocket as manufacturers switched out trans fats have proved to be unfounded, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The growth of single pack portions is a key driver for Bosch Packaging Technology in the application of its Module ++ approach across the UK biscuit and fragile baked goods market.
Nanotechnology has been a buzz word in the food industry for years but that has done little to turn ideas in a lab into commercially viable innovations.
A world-first intelligent slicing machine for packaged meat, cheese and sausages automatically adjusts the width of slices to ensure exact portions and eliminate product give-away, said Bizerba.
Beverage, meat and snack packaging innovations featured strongly as prize-winners in the DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers awards were announced this week.
The introduction of a new touch screen control panel helps easy, safe and efficient operation of its multihead weigher with analytical systems that could help reduce downtime and boost throughput, said Bilwinco.
A newly-developed deep freeze packaging said to be the first multilayer film to be made from renewable sources is set for a European launch, according to Germany based bioplastic producer FKuR.
Sales of food products such as pasta and savoury snacks are expected to increse in Mexico over the next two years as the economy there recovers from its recent shocks, according to market analysis by Leatherhead Food Research.
Developers of an eco-friendly packaging coating made from starch and clay designed to replace plastic films are seeking partners for commercialisation of the innovation.
A reference system that illustrates hundreds of the most common folding carton designs is now available in a digital format for the first time, said the trade association behind the project.
Diabetic women who enjoy a diet rich in bran may live longer and be less likely to die of heart disease than those who do not, according to the results of a new study published in the journal Circulation.
A leading US industry body for metal packaging said the canned food and drinks sectors are bowing to consumer pressure and seeking alternatives to bisphenol A (BPA) - as it dismissed the findings of a study that found the chemical had leached into 92...
Wheat production on a global scale for the 2010-11 global crop has been revised upwards by two million tonnes to 660 million tonnes, according to the May report from the International Grains Council (IGC), which was less upbeat abou the EU harvest.
Cereplast said a new deal with Bunge will see it expand production of its bioplastic food packaging in Brazil but that any European growth plans were under review for up to two years while it assesses regional demand.
Food processing strike action in Finland was prevented at the eleventh hour on Monday night after the two disputing parties reached a new labour agreement following mediation.
Finnish bakery group Vaasan said it is intent on developing the bake-off market in Denmark following its acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in the Danish company Nordic Bake-off.
Perceived poor taste continues to be an obstacle for foods with added fiber, and many are unaware of fiber’s benefits beyond digestive health, according to recent research from Mintel.
A range of compact, lightweight mini-crates designed to transport and display agricultural and retail goods have been launched for the first time in the UK, said packaging firm Van Der Windt.
Interest in baking at home has significantly picked up over the last six months, with baking mix manufacturers increasingly flagging up ease of use to respond to a growing demand for convenience in the kitchen.
Please: A big round of applause for Jozsef Kapuvári. Who? You might well ask. Kapuvári is the author of an EU report that highlights the importance of realistic food prices – not just to underpin the food supply chain but to maintain the fabric of European...
Product developers at a “very large confectionery company”, a smoothie maker, a babyfood manufacturer and several cereal bar makers are conducting trials of products containing powder from the pulp of the African baobab fruit.
Investment in new technology has resulted in soy grits with improved appearance and taste profile to bread, cookie and breakfast cereal use, claims ingredient supplier Cargill.
The inclusion of resistant starch (RS) and fibre blend in bake-off bread formulation induces a reduction in the specific volume of the bread and an increase of hardness while pectin negatively impacted on crumb structure, according to research from Spain...
Recovery in the European meat packaging and processing equipment sectors will be led by increasing demand in emerging markets such as Eastern Europe and South America, said the German trade association.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged the European Commission to amend EU law to permit the production of ‘smokies’, the common name for smoked skin on sheep carcasses.
A diet that includes pistachios could help improve heart health, according to a new study, which suggests that regular servings of the nuts reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a letter of no objection that Monsanto’s ‘nutritionally improved’ soybeans are generally recognized as safe (GRAS), enabling food makers to test the soy oil.
Convenience and versatility are two benefits of a “unique” easy-to-open and resealable packaging design for use across a range of materials and sectors, said Mondi Consumer Bags and Films.
A European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) survey of acrylamide in food products indicates that voluntary efforts to reduce levels of the carcinogen are working but only in a limited number of food groups.
Lycored has taken its first step outside the carotenoid sector with a vegetarian omega-3 launch that is the fruition of several years’ research, it was announced at the Vitafoods trade show in Geneva yesterday.
Increased yields of UK wheat varieties through the use of plant growth promoting root bacteria could render chemical fertilizers obsolete, if the preliminary results of a four-year, international study are substantiated.
Amcor is to merge its Australasian operations and North American packaging distribution division as it seeks to send a “strong signal to the market” over costs and service standards.
Packaging convenience, hygienic design and maximum flexibility for a wide range of products, pouches and pouch sizes are benefits claimed for its new belted machine by manufacturer Multivac.
A new study shows that using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to determine calcium (Ca) levels in breakfast cereals is highly accurate, and dispenses with the need for sample pre-treatment, and could be used for in situ analysis.
The reported rate of peanut allergy in children more than tripled from 1997 to 2008, according to survey results published in the latest issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
