Henkel and DaniMer Scientific to create bio-based hot melt adhesives
Henkel and DaniMer Scientific have partnered to develop hot melt adhesives that use bio-based raw materials with products expected to launch in the first half of 2013.
Archives for January 16, 2013
Plastic chemical absorption levels higher than thought - study
Plastic absorbs chemicals for longer than previously thought while in the sea, according to a University of California Davis study.
US popcorn beats downturn with premium and healthy variants, report
The US popcorn sector has been resilient to a pinched and health-focused economy and is now fuelled by premium-priced healthier variants, according to a new report.
Food quality key to customer loyalty - survey
Food quality, a wide product range and product reliability are the three most important things to win customer loyalty, according to a survey.
CSM slashes fat content in doughnuts by 40%
CSM has developed and filed a patent for a method to slash fat content in doughnuts by a minimum of 40% and end products are preferred by consumers, it says.
Bosch Packaging Technology outlines MAP trends
Seal integrity and taste preservation are some of the topics driving the global development of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP), according to Bosch Packaging Technology.
Fruit fortified snacks appeal to children, finds study
Fruit powders incorporated into extruded snacks improve the nutritional profile and are well accepted by children in terms of taste and appearance, finds study.
MWV and Berry Plastics plan 2013 expansions
MeadWestvaco (MWV) and Berry Plastics have announced investments in their respective sectors with major developments starting this year.
Kapstone to open corrugated packaging plant
Kapstone Paper and Packaging Corporation will open a corrugated manufacturing facility in Illinois with a first phase investment of between $8m-$10m.
Biodegradable packaging from peat fibre
Researchers are pursuing a means of creating biodegradable packaging from peat fibre for use in a range of applications.