Canadian packaging and label firm CCL Industries is expanding into
Russia and neighbouring markets through a new company jointly owned
by Russian entrepreneur Ilgar Mamedov.
Aluminium giant Alcoa has agreed to sell its packaging and consumer
businesses to New Zealand's Rank Group Limited for $2.7 billion in
cash, it announced late last month.
Chinese enzyme manufacturers need to innovate in order to stay
ahead in the competitive but high potential market place, according
to a new report from Frost and Sullivan.
UK soup company Baxters is set to roll out new microwaveable pots
for its soup brands across the country, hoping to ride the trend
for snack foods that are both convenient and healthy.
UK seafood producer Young's has begun a programme of initiatives to
reduce the carbon footprint of its business, and is emphasising
that it is acutely aware of environmental concerns besides
sustainable sourcing of fish.
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) hit back
against criticisms on recycling issues by UK environment secretary
Hilary Benn, saying that while it agreed improvements must be made,
some remarks were incorrect.
The UK Gangmaster Licensing Authority (GLA) last week uncovered
inadequate safety standards and worker exploitation by three
gangmasters operating in Worcestershire, highlighting the
importance of food processors to remain vigilant...
UK independent packaging firm Benson Group said its acquisition of
printed cartons producer Integrated Packaging is set to aid
expansion, with future investments envisaged.
A trial conducted by German salad producer Gartenfrisch pitted a
new mode Ishida R-series weigher and a 10-year-old model by the
same manufacturer, and found a considerable increase in accuracy
and speed.
'Made in Transit' is a supply chain concept in which the production
of fresh perishable food happens on the way to the supermarket,
shifting the paradigm of packaging from preserving freshness to
enabling growth, a shift...
A new packaging box for muffins and cupcakes features a unique
insert tray to hold the cakes in a secure position, and help reduce
the risk of damage during transportation, the manufacturer claims.
A new steam tunnel is designed to be adjusted to line speed,
container shape and label material, providing flexibility in plants
that have to deal with a changing variety of products, its
manufacturer says.
Consumers do not seem to consider environmental and sustainability
issues when purchasing food and drink, according to a UK government
study released today.
Culina Logistics will merge with Baylis Logistics, allowing
the company to offer a wider range of chilled and ambient
supply chain services to food and drink processors.
Boosting innovation, improved processing techniques and
productivity, better access to foreign markets and raw materials,
and reducing the impact of safety legislation and retailer power,
are some of the issues the EU needs to address...
A new injection moulding polypropylene (PP) grade of plastic resin
allows food packagers the ability to increase production, while
cutting down on the material needed, the manufacturer claims.
The Metro Group has upped the ante in Europe's move toward using
radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, completing the
roll out of its use to 180 additional stores and warehouses in
Germany.
New flexible aseptic packaging is designed to dispense shelf-stable
beverages and liquid foods repeatedly over extended time without
the need for refrigeration, preservatives, or power.
A new polypropylene (PP) transparent film combines high clarity
with the tough, non-brittle performance of heterophasic copolymers,
its manufacturer claims.
Microthermics, a US-based manufacturer of heat processing
technology for dairy and beverage products, has unveiled two new
machines for the European market.
EU regulators and processors say they are examining the use of diacetyl for foods, following reports of hundreds of US workers falling ill from a deadly lung disease linked to the inhalation of the popcorn flavouring chemical.
A range of new thermoform packaging machines for the food and drink
sectors is designed to simplify and speed up the cleaning process,
claims the manufacturer.
The European Commission sets total CO2 allowances at
2.08bn tonnes for the 2008 to 2012 trading period, a 10 per cent
cut from the amounts requested by the bloc's governments.
Manufacturers and retailers should start planning for the 2010
deadline for adopting a new smaller, international bar code that
can help improve logistics, says the organisation that created the
standard.
To meet the challenges of globalisation many companies are shifting
from a 'push' supply chain model to a flexible, demand-driven
one by applying service-oriented architecture (SOA) technology,
according to an IBM study.
Mars will switch to a new lightweight jar for its Uncle Ben's sauce
brand produced at its factory in the Netherlands, after a
successful trial of the container.
Nanoscale titanium dioxide particles could be the next breakthrough
in food and beverage plastic packaging, having the ability to
prevent ultraviolet light from reducing shelf life.
Northern Ireland cereal company White's said Tuesday that it will
adopt the UK Food Standard Agency's (FSA) traffic light labelling,
as part of a drive to encourage healthy eating in the region.
A conveyor belt designed for the food industry is reinforced with
Kevlar cord, allowing it to carry heavy loads without slipping, its
manufacturer claims.
The industry body Grain Foods Foundation has revamped its logo -
used on the packaging of member products - in order to better
convey the link between grains and vitality.
A new smart container developed by Schenker couples satellite
location technology with radio frequency identification (RFID) to
track the condition of goods along the supply chain.
The Instone Group has joined the race to grab a slice of the
biodegradable food packaging market by launching a subsidiary that
will target the produce and meat segments.
A new player has entered the biodegradable plastic packaging
market, with Procter & Gamble selling off the rights to its
polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) technology to
a private company.
Suppliers to Germany-based Metro Group will pay a financial penalty
if they decide not to ship pallets that are tagged with radio
frequency identification (RFID) technology.
In a move to further the cause of those who want to legally make
smokies - blowtorched 'skin on' sheep - the UK regulator has
commissioned research into medicines used to control external
parasites and flies on the animal.
The use of pea starch in the production of both edible and
bio-packaging could allow food processors to further cut down on
waste generated by their products, whilst also protecting against
bacteria, according to new research.
The attractiveness of metal packaging to food manufacturers has
received a boost with a study suggesting that the material is
perfectly safe to use in microwave ovens.