Green projects proving earners for cereal and snack makers, report
15-Dec-2009 - Cereal, bakery and snack makers are increasingly working to reduce their carbon footprint, reaping cost...
Nestlé aims to add value to cereal box with 3D game
30-Oct-2009 - Smart packaging is a growing marketing tool and next week Nestlé cereal boxes sold in...
Water coated bio tray could keep buns fresher
27-Oct-2009 - A tray combining biodegradability and moisture resistance attributes can extend the shelf life of baked...
Clip could offer snack makers sustainability boost
22-Oct-2009 - A new slider system for resealable snack and dry goods pouches can boost a manufacturer’s...
New bagging system delivers fast work rates
06-Oct-2009 - The new bagging system from Automated Packaging Systems packs bags at the rate of 150...
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Imperial Sugar fits packing equipment at rebuilt plant
18-Sep-2009 - Imperial Sugar has confirmed that all its packaging equipment is now on site at...
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US packaged snacks tipped for tasty 20 per cent growth by 2013
17-Sep-2009 - Retail sales of packaged snacks in the United States will reach nearly $82bn within...
New recycled APET tubs allow stacking and boost presentation
09-Sep-2009 - Claimed to be “a design breakthrough,” the new range of packaging for bakery and...
Premier Foods and WRAP team up to tackle bread waste
03-Sep-2009 - WRAP and Premier Foods plan to work together in the UK to discovery why consumers...
New machine responds to growing demand for hanging displays of sweets and snacks
20-Aug-2009 - Ishida Europe has launched a new packaging machine that gathers bags of sweets and snacks...
Deal promises to bring intelligent barcodes to snacks
24-Jul-2009 - Scanbuy has signed a deal with Du Pont and Printpack that could see people using...
New markets set to benefit from gentler MAP system
23-Jul-2009 - Bakery products and delicate perishables are just two markets set to benefit from the US...
Kingsmill first UK bread brand to use carbon label
30-Jun-2009 - Tapping into growing demand for foods with greener credentials, Kingsmill has become the first major...
European Commission to give 4-methylbenzophenone the ‘all clear’
15-Jun-2009 - The chemical 4-methylbenzophenone (4MBP) poses no long-term health risk at currently reported levels and is...
Consumer packaged goods companies show resilience in recession
05-Jun-2009 - The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US has shown resilience in the current...
New tear tape promises easy opening for biscuit packs
03-Jun-2009 - A new tear tape launched by UK firm Payne is designed to make it easier...
Mobile hopper to reduce risk of product contamination and operator injuries
07-May-2009 - Reducing the risk of operator injuries and accidental product spillage, bulk material handling firm Fresco...
Eco-packaging boost for Fisher snack nuts
06-May-2009 - Boosting its sustainability credentials, John B Sanfilippo & Son announced the launch of 'earth-friendly' packaging...
Pressure group calls for enzyme labelling on packaged bread
29-Apr-2009 - A food pressure group in the UK is urging consumers to place stickers on plant...
Weighty answers from new packaging research
27-Apr-2009 - Weight and packaging material are the key factors influencing the environmental impact of ambient food...
PepsiCo to introduce compostable crisp bag for SunChips
23-Apr-2009 - Further signs that snack makers are delving deeper into green packaging initiatives with US behemoth...
New kit in acrylamide 'war' targets asparagine analysis
07-Apr-2009 - Snack makers on the alert for acrylamide formation in their baked products have a new...
Cautious optimism for food and drink packaging sector
06-Apr-2009 - Packaging converters trying to pass on recent polymer price hikes to their food and drink...
New training facility aims to drive food sector innovation
31-Mar-2009 - A recently opened UK university based food packaging and processing training factory, supported by equipment...
HP rolls out high-volume digital press for competitive costs per label
27-Mar-2009 - As digital printing technology moves from niche into mainstream, HP launches the Indigo WS6000, a...
