US carton recycling leaps 160% in four years
Recycling of carton packaging is on an upward tick in the US, with nearly half of 48% of households enjoying access to container recycling.
Archives for January 10, 2014
Scientists to design deep-fat fryer for outer space
‘I believe I can fry’
A team of scientists plan to design a deep-fat fryer for outer space with the help of the European Space Agency (ESA).
Mountain Dew flavored Cheetos in Japan
PepsiCo has developed another beverage-inspired flavor for its Cheetos brand in Japan – this time, Mountain Dew.
Uneasy bedfellows: Salt and health in US snacking
Americans prefer salty snacks but they're also looking for health - can these two co-exist?
Interview with Zego allergy-friendly nutrition bar founders Colleen Kavanagh and Jonathan Shambroom
Zego ‘allergy-friendly’ bar founders: Industry must do more than slap allergen disclaimers on pack
The manufacturers of a soy-, nut-, dairy- and gluten-free protein bar are hoping to make allergy-friendly products more accessible for on-the-go consumers with national distribution on Amazon.com and a strong community of backers who helped the bar...
Exclusive interview with Patrick Doran, CEO, The Americk Group
‘Americk Packaging to turn heads in 2014’
The Americk Group acquired Systems Labelling in September and plans to double turnover in the next three years.
5-minute chat with FoodNavigator-USA and BakeryandSnacks
GMO-free Cheerios: Did General Mills buckle to consumer pressure? Will the move backfire?
General Mills’ move to go GMO-free on its flagship Cheerios brand has caused quite a stir. But what motivated this reformulation? And how will it play out?