Mondi said it has completed the switch of its corrugated and recycled containerboard packaging operations away from western Europe in a bid to combat overcapacity in region and cut costs.
PureCircle and Imperial Sugar have launched a joint venture to offer sugar and stevia combinations to the food and beverage industry as it looks to meet consumer demand for natural lower calorie products.
Improved sales and earnings performance within the baking and snacks division of the Campbell Soup for the fiscal year 2010 were due to favourable currency impact and margin growth in both Pepperidge Farm and Arnott’s, said the US company.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has set up an expert panel to evaluate the safety of non-plastic food contact materials such as inks and adhesives.
Increasing revenues, growth in the emerging markets and a belief that companies will boost spending on packaging over the next two years are all trends forecast in a new industry survey.
On-line near infrared (NIR) and visual (VIS) spectroscopy monitoring could be used to screen potato chip samples for high acrylamide content as well as accurately predict their moisture and oil content, claims a new study.
A proposed trans fat ban in Louisville, Kentucky has been rejected in favor of a public education effort, better labeling and a voluntary phase-out – despite a taskforce recommendation for an outright ban.
A German research institute is seeking heat sealed packaging formats including confectionery wrapping from packaging producers or food manufactures for a round robin test to develop a standardized testing method to determine peel and opening forces.
Energy shot drinks have come under fire from German authorities which are employing an old-school prohibition logic that history has repeatedly dunce-hatted.
Croissant makers are set to benefit from new equipment that enables tip control, as well as bending and pinching of the product at up to 120 strokes per minute, says Rademaker.
Leading UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has pledged to form partnerships with four local authorities to improve kerbside recycling with the aim of collecting an additional 60,000t of recyclable material from six million people every year within...
A new facility to help speed product development in patisseries has been opened in Brussels at the headquarters of the bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients supplier Puratos.
A new sugar-based bioplastic that can be sourced from non-food crops and produced via a low energy process could be brought to market within the next five years, said UK scientists.
Trans-fat containing margarine and other shortenings used in cakes may be substituted by olive oil without affecting textural properties or flavour and aroma, says a new study from Greece.
Spain's leader in chilled dough, pastries and breads, Europastry, said it has increased its market share of the frozen doughnut sector by 40 per cent with annuals sales of its Dots brands reaching 250 million units per.
Tate & Lyle has introduced a new starch as part of its X-Pand’R range that can create non-sticky pliable doughs for snacks and baked goods processed through sheeters and extruders, the company said.
Mondi Group announced yesterday its 2009 full year profits are likely to plummet by around 50 per cent on the back of a “pretty tough” first half of the year and restructuring costs of €128m.
Rice bran ingredients supplier NutraCea has agreed to sell its cereal ingredients business and certain related equipment to Kerry Group as part of its restructuring strategy.
Extrusion technology has the potential to increase the levels of total dietary fibre in gluten-free products made from vegetables, fruits and gluten-free cereals, according to the findings of new research.
Belgian bakery group Lotus Bakeries showed a hike in profits last year following on from the sale of its Harry’s Benelux operations and a fall in financial costs.
Artenius PET Packaging Europe (APPE) said it is to boost the post-consumer rPET content on a range of its preforms and containers after signing a deal with UK plastics recycling company AWS Eco Plastics.
Marel has reached an agreement to sell Carnitech A/S to a private equity company as part of a plan to off-load its non-core assets, the firm has confirmed.
Packaging and product designers are to be offered free advice on how to adopt cleaner design principles, become more eco-literate, and avoid charges of greenwashing.
The state Senate of New Mexico has voted to implement a food tax that applies to nearly 40 percent of foods sold in the state in order to help balance the state’s budget.
Bravo! The beverage industry has responded enthusiastically to Mrs. Obama’s campaign to tackle childhood obesity - but there’d better be more than froth behind that sparkling rhetoric.
Flint Group said it has signed an agreement to acquire packaging ink manufacturer Torda as part of its ongoing strategy to expand into emerging markets in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
There is evidence that global markets for certified non-GM grain are contracting, as consumer acceptance of GM grains such as canola grows, claims the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE).
Speed, accuracy and minimal giveaway are all benefits of using Ishida’s integrated multihead weigher and bag maker, said UK snack manufacturer Snacks Unlimited.
A leading plastics packaging industry body has backed a UK Government cash injection to boost the recycling of mixed plastics household waste by 20,000 tonnes a year.
MGP Ingredients has said that its increasing focus on value-added ingredients has contributed to an ongoing turnaround in its finances – reporting a $4.8m net profit for Q2 2010, compared to a $47.7m loss in Q2 2009.
Penford Food Ingredients has developed new ingredients systems to make crispy coatings and baked goods that “just happen to be gluten-free”, the company says.
The growth potential in the premium functional snack category on the heels of increased consumer and regulatory demand for healthy snacking is the driver behind Finnish company Raisio’s bid to acquire a UK cereal and fruit bar manufacturer.
Application of a proprietary modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology has been used to double the shelf life of fresh sushi, said manufacturers Hefestus.
Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) announced its revenue dropped by 14 per cent to €6.1bn in 2009 after a “significant collapse in market demand and pricing” during the year.
The trial phase on a starter that enables reprocessing of rejected bread has demonstrated its efficacy in reducing waste within the bakery facility, claims the Sonneveld group.
The polyphenol content of quinoa and buckwheat flours may enhance the nutritional profile of gluten-free formulations, and may be a better option than amaranth, says a new study.
By controlling the distribution of sugar in a gelled product, the overall sugar concentration may be lowered without affecting the perceived sweetness, says a new study from Sweden.
A new alliance between a software developer and a intelligent weighing system manufacturer will help eliminate waste, save on time and increase product consistency and profitability for UK and Irish based bakers, according to the companies involved.
Low cost of ownership, significant space savings and versatility are benefits claimed by manufacturer Loma Systems for its new combination checkweighing and X-ray inspection system.
Assured Food Standards (AFS) administrators will meet with Premier Foods with a view to including the Red Tractor logo on Rank Hovis products, although further developments will take time, they say.
Bulgarian meat processing company Boni Holding has been given a €6.5m loan from the EBRD to boost energy efficiency and bring it into line with European eco-standards.
“An army marches on its stomach.” This advice, from French military adventurer Napoleon, seems to have impressed the US military which is considering fortifying troops’ rations with omega-3 fatty acids. What is it waiting for?
A new study has uncovered several barriers for adolescents in reaching the recommended wholegrain intake of three portions per day – including lack of availability and taste preference.
The Chia Company is bidding to market its chia seed for use in bread in Europe, with a novel foods application under the fast-track substantial equivalence scheme.
Dutch food group CSM has announced the acquisition of US based frozen bakery manufacturer Best Brands for $510m to strength its global position in the bakery supplies market.
The Kellogg Company has dismissed a class action lawsuit filed against it in relation to health claims on one of its leading breakfast cereal products, Nutri-Grain bars.