BASF and CSM JV to produce bio-based succinic acid for packaging
BASF and Purac, a subsidiary of CSM, have created a joint venture (JV) to produce succinic acid for packaging that will be operational next year.
Archives for October 7, 2012
Bosch targets flexibility and speed at FachPack
Bosch Packaging Technology launched multiple machines for the food and drink industry designed to cater for manufacturers’ demand for speed and versatility at trade show FachPack 2012 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Dispatches from IBA 2012
Nu-Tek Food Science takes ‘unique’ salt replacer to Europe
Nu-Tek Food Science has struck a partnership to bring its patented potassium-based salt replacer to Europe.
Mondi outlines intelligent packaging trends
Intelligent packaging is not just about tracking products from factory floor to consumers’ cupboards, according to Mondi marketing and communication director Albert Klinkhammer.
Premier Foods' bread split is logical: Analyst
Debt-ridden Premier Foods has made a 'logical' decision to split its struggling bread arm from grocery in a bid to drive business forward, an analyst says.
Univar seals Tate & Lyle Sugars European distribution deal
Chemical distributor Univar has entered into an agreement with Tate & Lyle Sugars to distribute its range of sugar-based sweeteners and texture modifiers across Europe, the company has said.
Zetar sold to German firm Zertus for $69m
UK confectionery firm Zetar has accepted a £43m ($69m) offer to sell the firm to German food group Zertus.
Dispatches from IBA 2012
Gluten-free bakery insights from Campden BRI
UK research institute Campden BRI says that getting the baking temperature right is almost as important as selecting the right ingredients in achieving high quality gluten-free products.