Nordson and Henkel roll out hot melt packaging solution
Nordson Corporation and Henkel have unveiled hot melt dispensing equipment after extensive consultation to address industry issues such as packaging costs, complexity and operating costs.
Archives for April 11, 2013
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
EU project aims to combine active and intelligent packaging
An EU project is aiming to use active packaging to improve barrier properties and intelligent packaging to give consumers more product quality information.
Barley extracts show weight management potential: Human data
Adding boiled barley kernels to the diet may increase levels of hormones linked to satiety and reduce subsequent energy intakes, says a new study from Sweden.
COMMODITY REPORTS: USDA
Lower domestic wheat use spells higher global supply: USDA
A drop in domestic wheat use has left higher global supplies – up 2.9 million for 2012/13, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
RTE cereals reduce BMI in obesity-prone minority, low-income kids: Study
Obesity-prone minority US children from low-income families could reduce their body mass index (BMI) by prolonged consumption of ready-to-eat (RTE) breakfast cereals, new research suggests.
Ahlstrom completes labels and packaging investment
Ahlstrom has completed an €7m investment for its metalized labels and flexible packaging operations at a plant in France.
THE BANKRUPTCY THAT ROCKED THE MARKET
Hostess sales tot up $860m
Hostess Brands has closed all asset sales and pulled in $860m; a figure a little less than the worth of the company but expected given the speed of the sell-offs, an analyst says.
Adhesives offer industry high speed sticking power
HB Fuller has launched two adhesives to help customers get food products packaged and shipped faster.