Archives for August 2, 2018

BillerudKorsnäs & Uppsala University to create paper battery for smart packaging

BillerudKorsnäs and Uppsala University in Sweden are one step closer to making paper batteries, with pure cellulose from algae, for applications including smart packaging.

News in brief

Kellogg’s rolls out improved cereal bags after insects found in packs of Special K

Cereal giant Kellogg’s has announced it has improved the packaging seals on its cereal bags, after a Singapore consumer found insects in several packs of Special K.

Market investment in frozen food

San Francisco Equity Partners acquires majority stake in frozen snacks brand Brazi Bites

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in the frozen Brazilian-style cheese bread company Brazi Bites for an undisclosed sum.

JBT taps into ’rapidly expanding ready-to-eat fresh produce’ market

JBT Corporation has acquired FTNON, in the Netherlands, for €32m ($37.1m).

NPD August 2018: Dunkin’ and Nestle’s Signature Donuts, Lay’s regional take on America and Lucky Charms rolls out newest talisman in Canada

Magical unicorns, snuffling pigs and plants of all shapes and sizes feature in this month’s round up of new product releases across the globe.