A Finnish company is poised to take advantage of the emerging trend
towards healthier snacking with a range of soy-based crisps, nuts
and crunchy bites.
An entry level horizontal flowrapper, developed as an affordable
and practical solution for small and medium size bakeries, has been
launched by Ulma Packaging.
US scientists have cloned a gene present in wheat and barley in
research which opens up the potential for cultivating the crops in
a wider range of climates, thereby increasing production and
supply.
UK snack company, Eat Natural, has launched a new addition to its
range of natural cereal bars and teamed up with airline Virgin in
an unusual marketing tactic designed to boost brand recognition.
Almonds may improve the control of blood sugar levels and eliminate
'sugar spikes' after eating, says new research from Canada that may
have implications for diabetes and heart health.
Top manufacturers are using intelligent software to integrate
management tools with shop floor data to boost productivity by up
to 27 per cent, according to new research.
A new packing system can integrate into existing lines,
guaranteeing pack sequence verification while improving
productivity by up to five times, its manufacturer claims.
Scientists have identified a new gene in peanuts that codes for a
protein with no apparent allergic effects, research that opens up
the possibility of allergen-free GM nuts.
Major US plastic packaging companies are facing a double squeeze --
falling demand for theirproducts and lowered margins due to the
high cost of raw materials, according to a report fromStandard
& Poor's.
A new heat-resistant printed film is to be launched by European
packaging group Sealed Air Cryovac, allowing in-store bakeries to
bake products in already labelled packaging.
US scientists have identified a gene from wild wheat that could
increase protein and micronutrient content of its cultivated cousin
by 10 to 15 per cent, and could soon be used in food products with
enhanced nutritional value.
Healthy crisp company, Snapz Crisps, is introducing a new fruit
snacking option for kids in a bid to take advantage of the
anti-obesity backlash which has caused crisp sales to plummet in
the UK.
BG Pack has modified its line of packaging equipment to incorporate
sealing and pocket bagging technology such as modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP) suitable for a range of fresh bakery products.
Packaging and metals manufacturer Rusal has announced plans to
merge with two of its major rivals as it looks to consolidate its
role in the aluminium sector.
The development of nanotechnology foods, packaging, supplements and
otherproducts will beseriously hindered unless "independent and
authoritative information isdeveloped on what therisks are and how
to avoid them", a group...
A new turnkey packaging system designed as a complete system for
wafer products has been developed by European firms SPS and CAMA
who joined forces to meet demand in the market.
Bread enriched with lupin kernel flour at the expense of wheat
flour reduced energy intake and increased the feeling of fullness,
says new research from Australia that may have important
implications for weight management.
Healthy snacks are poised for significant growth, especially in the
niche seeds sector with sales expected to almost double over the
next five years to hit £39m (€58m) according to a new report.
Cargill has announced the launch of a proprietary ingredient system
to increase fiber content and maintain crispiness, as the company
expands its health-promoting solutions portfolio.
Ingredient supplier NutraGenesis has announced an alliance with
Kerry Foods to market its proprietary adaptogen product Essentra
for use in functional foods, such as stress relief snack bars.
Sun Chemical has signed a license agreement with DataLase to sell
the company's inks, which canbe used to laser mark products
directly on packaging materials.
Zip-Pak claims to have introduced the first packaging format to
feature resealable slider technology built into the "fin seal" of
an overwrap-style package.
Anticipating an increased demand for distribution centres in the
UK, ProLogis plans to spend up€450m on developing 330,000 square
meters of additional capacity over the next three years.
A new high-speed picking robot for packaging foods is designed to
withstand thefrequent washing downs and harsh cleaning chemicals
used in the industry, its manufacturer claims.
Northern Foods has been given five years to switch the
manufacturing of its Melton Mowbray pork pie brand to the East
Midlands, a region traditionally associated with the British
pastie.
All seafood stocks around the world may collapse by 2050 if fishing
continues at its current rate, scientists have warned, piling
intense pressure on industry and governments to handle stocks more
sustainably.
A genetically modified wheat variety that has significantly more
resistant starch than regular wheat could reach the market in five
years, say Australian scientists who have won financial backing to
commercialise the crop.
Despite the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification of
grains as much as a third of women of childbearing age are not
getting the recommended amounts, says a study from Canada.
Packaging companies need to transform themselves into more complete
providers across the whole supply chain Sonoco's chief executive
officer Harris De Loach Jr. said yesterday.