Allpax research eyes $12bn microwave packaging market
Allpax has launched research into how its sterilization technique works on different microwave packaging formats and materials.
Archives for September 4, 2013
FDA finds serious health food violations at donut plant
A donut factory has come under fire for dozens of health food violations, including bakery scrapers and spatulas stored in soiled and moldy water, flies on food and dirty hands.
Faster injection molding machine for plastic manufacturers
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery, a subsidiary of Demag Plastics Group in Schwaig, Germany, has launched a Systec SP (Speed Performance) 280, which can manufacture 1.2L polypropylene buckets (84g) in 5.3 seconds.
Canada’s gluten-free market surges: Packaged Facts
Riding the wave of continued strong consumer demand for gluten-free food options, Canada’s gluten-free market reached $458.9 million in 2012, according to a recent report from Packaged Facts entitled 'Gluten-Free Foods in Canada'.
PepsiCo president: We misconstrued consumer needs
A better understanding on how consumers think, eat and drink has enabled improved, targeted innovation for Frito-Lay, the president of PepsiCo says.
Cats-Haensel expands twist, wrap, fold packaging into North America
European-based Cats-Haensel, a division of the Clondalkin Group, is expanding into North America with its twist, wrap, fold and seal packaging.