Archives for October 8, 2018

When is a calorie not a calorie: Albany to change kJ controlled bread packaging after rival’s complaint

The South African bread producer – which is owned by Tiger Brands – has to change the claims made on the packaging of its Ultima kJ Controlled Bread.

PepsiCo agrees to set up Indian plant to promote new potato chip varietal

The snacks and beverage giant has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the India’s Odisha State Government to set up a potato chips unit in the district to support its initiative to promote a new variety of potato.

Chocolate’s use in bakery is a booming business in China

Once perceived as an exotic delicacy – bought only as a luxury gift or an extravagant treat – the Chinese consumers’ taste for chocolate is growing and the ingredient is quickly cementing a niche for itself in bakery.

Processing innovation: Tokyo Pack 2018

Asia packaging challenges 2030: ‘Instead of burning plastics, Japan wants to reuse and recycle’

Beyond 2030 it is difficult to identify F&B packaging milestones because of changing technology and consumer lifestyles, says ICPPJ.