Norwood Marking Systems claims its new machine is the only
multi-head thermal transfer printer designed to match the high
production output of a variety of multi-lane packaging machines.
The UK's regulator has produced a guidance on how businesses can
meet the provisions of new EU-wide controls on high risk food and
feed imports provisions for products of non-animal origin.
As bird flu continues to cause problems, the Resource group, a
leading agribusiness in Southern Russia, announced more acquistions
to enhance its growing reputation as leading moderniser in Russia's
poultry sector.
Synergy's new range of natural yeast extracts, designed to
encourage flavour enhancement in a wide range of savoury foods,
aims to tap growing interest in this versatile ingredient.
The EU's greenhouse gas trading scheme is being applied
inconsistently across the bloc, hurts smaller companies and should
not be expanded to other types of emissions, the food and drink
association says in lobbying for changes...
A new vibratory fluid bed from Kason Corporation now comes with a
device that allows the machine to be disassembled faster so that
the processing chamber can be cleaned and inspected.
Borstar introduces a new grade of polyethylene (PE) film along with
an upgrade to its technology, which the company claims will help
food packagers to downgauge and increase production speeds.
The rising consumer demand for improved quality, extended shelf
life and environmentally-friendly products, along with increased
regulations in the EU is pushing innovation in the food packaging
sector, Frost & Sullivan says.
Despite the launch of new health-conscious products, more
advertising spend and a bid to maintain competitive prices in
Western Europe, Unilever's sales and margins in the region
continued to tumble in the third quarter.
A hot melt adhesive for packing lines can make bonds at a lower
temperature than other products on the market and reduces downtime,
according to the manufacturer.
A new ingredient made from rice could allow protein bar
manufacturers to make grain claims on their products, say
scientists at US food research company CRM.
Ingredients giant Cargill has launched a new line of sweeteners
designed to reduce the number of calories in frozen dairy desserts
and sweetened bakery products such as cake, muffins and brownies,
without altering the taste.
A global study of logistics and supply chain executives finds that
for the first time in 10 years price has overtaken value-added
services as the most important attribute in selecting a third-party
logistics (3PL) provider.
Energy bar manufacturers could stand to benefit from a new line of
soy proteins that are to be developed by Biotech giant Monsanto and
soy ingredients supplier Solae, who claim their product will be
better tasting and more soluble...
In much the same way it has been at the forefront in driving RFID
technology up through the supply chain, the world's largest
retailer is leading the way in switching to biodegradable, natural
packaging.
Two speedy cutting machines equipped with a contactless rotors can
chop products into sizes as small as 0.05 mm, an important
requirement for those in the baby food sector.
A new fruit ingredient claimed to have all the attributes of fresh
fruit - but with the added benefit of retaining its texture in both
dried and frozen form - has been developed.
A South African company claims it has invented a scanner that can
read multiple radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and pick
them out from a crowd, allowing users to accurately locateobjects
among multiple targets.
Buhler has expanded its software control system for mills and
bakeries dealing with large amounts of grain to give managers more
control over the whole supply chain process.
The EU's food industry is falling behind in comparison to its main
competitors, such as the US, and is especially weak on the use of
information communications technology, investment in researchand
development and innovation...
In the face of steep increases in the price of oil-based packaging
continuing to rise, Ticona says it has developed a lower-cost grade
of polymer for food products.
Consumer demand for more convenient prepared foods, trends toward
value-added packaging and the growing use of plastic, cups and
pouches, are driving the steady growth in the use of food
containersin the US, according to the Freedonia...
New software can help processors using waterjet technology adjust
the angle of their high pressure streams to make cuts in products
not possible before, according to the developer.
Leading Scottish shortbread manufacturer Walkers Shortbread last
week introduced its new whisky mince pies at the Anuga trade show
in Cologne. The company plans to launch the product in the UK for
the Christmas season.
Another shuffle is about to occur in the EU's food processing
marketplace as a Netherlands-based equity firm announces plans to
buy local operations belonging to Heinz and Premier Foods,
thencombine them into one firm selling...
Retailers around the world are stepping up plans to use RFID
according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan, which sends
another signal to food processors they might soon have to make the
costly transformation in their supply chains.
Two acoustical engineers have demonstrated how their scientific
approach to sound can help the food industry determine if their
digesters are working properly.
In response to growing concerns about children's nutrition, a
Spanish candy firm is to launch a range of healthy vegetable snacks
that it hopes will appeal to children who are already familiar with
the brand name.
The production of gluten-free products could be the way for craft
bakeries to increase sales, which are suffering in the face of
lower priced mass-produced goods from industrial bakeries,
according to German company Hanneforth Food...
Could radio frequency identification (RFID) be incorporated
directly into bottles and other packaging materials rather than
being slapped on by processors at the shipping stage?
The use of polylactic acid (PLA), a natural, biodegradable food
packaging alternative, took another step forward this week, as
UK-based Stanelco said its application of the plastic has been
approved for use throughout the EU and the...
Five years in development, Danisco looks for strong gains from two
new enzymes, a lipase to enhance flour performance and an amylase
to extend the shelf-life of bread, targeted at bread makers.
A fortified bread product targeted at children is to be introduced
this month in the US by George Weston Bakeries. The move comes as
bakers are increasingly churning out kid-friendly products in an
attempt to cash in on parents'...
Exciting new nanotechnology products for food packaging are in the
development pipeline or, as in the case of anti-microbial films,
have already entered the market, according to a report
publishedthis month by an EU-funded research...
A decision by Cargo 2000 members to publish more data on their
individual performances will help food processors better determine
how good of a service they are getting in exporting their products
by air.
New global standards, better data tracking and cuts in prices for
radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and inlays has put the
magic takeoff level for the technology within reach for food
processors, according to analysts.
Leading US food manufacturer Kraft Foods has taken another step in
the direction of health and wellness, launching a new line of
wholegrain snack products under its Nabisco brand.
Zip-Pak and Hayssen have developed an overwrap machine using a new
sliding seal, allowing processors a greater choice in the type of
packaging they can use for sliced and blocked food products.
A new study indicates that processors must chose the toughest
packaging they can find for their frozen food products if they hope
to retain brand loyalty.
