A new antimicrobial active packaging can control the growth of Listeria monocytogenes (LM) on the surface of ready-to-eat (RTE) foods to extend their shelf-life, said research.
A new depositor series for bakery producers, designed to work over conveyors, offers increased precision in speed adjustment, claims its Canadian based developer.
Increasing demand for thinner foil used in the flexible packaging sector is driving guarded optimism that the recession is easing in the aluminium industry, said a trade association.
Antimicrobial compounds such as carvacrol and 2-Nitro-1-propanol (2NPOH) are effective inhibitors of pathogens such as E. coli O157:H7 and B.cereus and can be used with foods including cereal dough to prevent spoilage, claims a new study.
LyondellBasell Industries said it plans to close its polypropylene (PP) plant in Terni, Italy, as demand for the product continues to be hit by the global economic downturn.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Proseal has said the launch of two new machines demonstrates its flexibility in being able offer tray sealing solutions for all types of food operations.
An increasing number of manufacturers are investing in cold plasma technology to kill pathogens in the air and on the surface areas of processing plants, reports sister title Food Manufacture.
Growing demand for convenience food and technical advances in packaging will be two of the main drivers behind US demand for frozen food packaging reaching almost $7bn in 2013, according to a new report.
Kraft Foods said the development of an innovative packaging design tool and choosing smarter packaging solutions has helped it has cut 116m kg (150m pounds) of packaging from its supply chain since 2005.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said it will campaign for a change in European law to allow the production of smoked skin-on sheep meat for human consumption.
Production has started at the new Glocken Bäckerei facility in southern Germany, which took 15 months to build and aims to process 36,000 tonnes of flour annually using sustainable heating methods.
Emerging markets continue to attract both food processors and equipment suppliers, with AMF Bakery Systems, a leading supplier of bakery equipment in North America, recently expanding its footprint in the Asia Pacific region.
A “revolutionary” ventilation system for a new soft fruit punnet reduces condensation by 20 per cent to help extend shelf life, said manufacturer Sharp Interpack.
Linpac has insisted that day-to-day operations will not be affected as it announced its debt had been halved after ownership of the company switched to a banking syndicate.
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s said a move to sell basic tomatoes in cartons rather than cans will save half a million kilos of packaging a year and could pose a future threat to the supremacy of the metal container.
Franz Haas Waffel said its acquisition of DFE Meincke Holding has given it a complete portfolio, withthe deal set to make it a major global player in the bakery sector.
Better fume and dust extraction coupled with ease of operation are two benefits claimed by manufacturer Flextraction for its new range of hood positioning devices (HPD) suitable for use in food processing plants.
Nestle USA has said it is to begin using heat-treated flour in the manufacture of its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough two days after finding E.coli in samples of the product.
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has criticised UK plans to introduce “clear and unambiguous country of origin labelling rules” for food products.
Pava, a major Russian processor of flour and cereals, has developed a standard set of characteristics for its flour grade Zhitnitsa, with it said is rich in vitamin E and can help bakers provide healthier products to meet the growing demand for functional...
A breakthrough cleaning gel has been developed to help food processors deal with the growing problem of cleaning zero trans fat oils from machinery and surfaces, said manufacturer Ecolab.