Eckes Granini installs PET processing technology
The installation of new ACF (Aseptic Cold Filling) line equipment at Eckes Granini's factory in Bad Fallingbostel, Germany, will radically change the way in which the firm operates.
Archives for July 6, 2004
Shared values should drive crossover growth
Cross-segment product launches are nothing new in the food industry, but the pace of new product development appears to have quickened in recent years as manufacturers seek to leverage the strength of their brand by reinventing it in a new product...
Kalev gets ISO certification and moves into bakery
Having just announced ISO certification, Estonian confectionery maker Kalev has made a second acquisition to extend its reach into the bakery market.
Heat-resistant resin from GE Advanced Materials
GE Advanced Materials has developed Noryl PKN, a resin capable of extreme temperature resistance. This, says the company, makes it ideal for food packaging that goes direct from the deep freeze to the microwave.
Blue colours for calcium boost
As food developers and marketers are aware, bright colours hold a strong appeal with children. Jumping on the back of this phenomenon Danisco in the US has launched a new flavour concept to add to milk.
KSW Microtec launches counterfeit-proof RFID label
German radio frequency identification technology company KSW Microtec is gearing up to launch a new RFID label for tracking supply chain integrity for perishable foods.
Healthier oils get boost from obese populations
Demand for healthier oils and fats is increasing as obesity reaches epidemic levels. The trend is also driving research efforts to develop innovative methods to enhance oil and fat properties, say market analysts at Frost & Sullivan.