It’s that time of year where the food industry eagerly looks to market analysts’ predictions for 2016’s upcoming trends. But consumer rights group FoodWatch is asking Dutch consumers to take a look back at 2015 and vote for the most misleading product....
From plant-based ‘snack tubes’; to the VeganEgg, snackable breakfast options, and kale & potato chips; check out FoodNavigator-USA’s gallery of new products hitting US shelves this fall/winter.
UNI Packaging has further increased its capacity by investing in a second HP Indigo 20000 digital press providing a 30-inch (750mm) wide-web technology for flexible packaging and sleeves.
United Caps claims to have set new standards in the F&B industry with its Wattwiller water patented flower cap, Protecscoop flip-top hinge for infant milk powder and McCormick disposable grinder.
The finalists have been announced for the 19th Pro Carton ECMA Awards 2015. FoodProductionDaily has rounded up the Top 10 designs it has its eye on for the final. The winners will be announced and celebrated at an Award Gala on September, 10 at the ECMA...
CC Industries (CCI) has acquired Selig Sealing Products (Selig) which designs and manufactures closure liners for the food and beverage industry, among others.
The world’s biggest bread maker has been on a spending spree over the past three years; splashing out on a Canadian artisanal buy last week, just one month after a Spanish donut acquisition.
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans say half of our grains should be whole. So how are we doing? FoodNavigator-USA headed to Portland, Oregon, for the 2015 Whole Grain Summit - organized by Oregon State University and the Grains for Health Foundation...
Fispal Technology 2015, an international fair for packaging, process and logistics for the food and beverage industry, took place between June 23-26, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
FoodProductionDaily travelled to Milan to see the latest processing and packaging news from the Italian market at IPACK-IMA, Meat-Tech, Fruit Innovation, Dairytech, Converflex and Intralogistica Italia. We also went armed with a camera...
Retailers have voted for the new U.S candy items that have the best go-to-market potential at the National Confectioners Association’s Sweets & Snacks Expo.
30 years ago, nuts were perceived as the nutritional equivalent of candy. Today, they are widely recognized as a nutrient powerhouse. But why are peanuts – which have unique health and sustainability credentials – still perceived by some consumers as...
Packaging in the shape of a mouth for blister packs of chewing gum, Tesco’s finest* redesign and a confectionery range of an eye-catching gang of crazy colourful characters, FoodProductionDaily picks its favourite entries from The Dieline Awards 2015.
Four global trends were highlighted at Hispack 2015, in Barcelona, last month (April 21-24); green packaging; smart packaging; convenient, ready-to-use and easily accessible packaging and personalized.
Object Solutions Software, which provides product management software for the F&B industry in Europe, has acquired the majority share in SpecPage, in the US.
From all-day grazing to the 20% YoY growth in meat-based snacks, the merits of cricket flour, when and how to raise capital, nutrient density and guerrilla marketing, the FoodNavigator-USA Snacking Trends Forum covered a lot of ground. Here are some of...
Who made it into the second industry movers gallery of 2015 in the processing and packaging arena?Comexi, Petainer, RPC, Tetra Pak, ILIP, CPI, SGL Co-packing and Toray all feature.To get your jobs news included in March's gallery contact joe.whitworth@wrbm.com
Packaging Innovations 2015 delivered a 'Hat-trick' with three-in-one tradeshows last week with Empack and Label&Print at the NEC, Birmingham (February 25-26).
From Hain Celestial’s coconut dream desserts to Field Roast’s innovative vegan cheese slices, this month’s new products gallery is packed with innovative new food and beverage products.
Marketing insight from Frito-Lay, snacking trends for the future and wheat science were just a handful of the best-read stories on BakeryandSnacks for 2014.
Antioxidant-rich cereals, protein-packed snack bars and bread tailored to women’s nutritional needs were just some of the product innovations identified by Datamonitor Consumer during 2014.
Our editorial panel has sifted tirelessly through a pile of fantastic nominations for this year’s BakeryandSnacks Personality of the Year awards and compiled a sparkling top 10 list.
Who made it into November's industry movers gallery in the processing and packaging arena?Crown Holdings, Barry-Wehmiller, Americk Packaging, Coveris, Adept, MWS Weighing Solutions and the European Rotagravure Association (ERA) all feature.To get...
BEMA (Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds) brought together its exhibiting members at the inaugural Gulfood Manufacturing 2014 at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai, recently.
Debuting as the biggest food and beverage processing event in the Middle East, Africa, and South East Asia (MEASA) region, Gulfood Manufacturing welcomed more than 1,100 suppliers from 52 countries to the show floor in Dubai last week.
Packaging giants DS Smith, Essentra, Novolex and Plastipak Packaging have all made recent acquisitions: take a whirl through our gallery to find out more...
The popcorn category saw a 94% increase in product launches from 2010 to 2014 with 422 of these coming from North America, says a trend report from FONA International.
Who made it into October's industry movers gallery with job news in the processing and packaging arena?Clondalkin Group, Comexi Group, RPC Bebo UK, Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Kiwi, Hughes Equipment and R&B Plastics Machinery all feature...
Simionato, which was acquired by HayssenSandiacre in 2011, part of Barry-Wehmiller Company, held its first factory open day in Italy recently called imPACKED 2014.
Frito-Lay Japan has developed an array of limited edition snacks for October, from avocado and cheese tortilla chips to burdock and soy flavored extruded snacks.
Who made it into September's industry movers gallery with job news in the processing and packaging arena?McCain, Borealis, International Paper, CIMData, Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Petainer, Clondalkin Group and FSNS all feature in the gallery.
Packaging which expands into a bowl and opens in the oven are just two inventions created by Swedish design duo Tomorrow Machine, who took time out to discuss their work with FoodProductionDaily.com.
Who made it into August's industry movers gallery with job news in the processing and packaging arena? Bemis, Michelman, TriMas Corporation, Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Toray Plastics and SGS all feature in the gallery.
The president of The Packaging Association, a scientist who pioneered the PP/EVOH container and the inventor of the Cheer Pack stand-up pouch are just some of the latest recruits inducted into the Packaging Hall of Fame.
The finalists are in for the Pro Carton ECMA Award 2014 and the Pro Carton Young Designers Award 2014 with the winners announced at a gala ceremony in Sorrento, Italy, on September 18.
Thanks to increasing consumer hunger for convenience and quality, ready-meal products are on the rise--and so are creative ready-meal packages. Here are some packaging examples to whet your appetite.
Who made it into July's industry movers gallery with job news in the processing and packaging arena? Sidel, tna, Adept, Mintel, Goss, Clondalkin Group and Toray Platics all feature in the gallery
In addition to pushing summer blockbusters and television shows, foods in packaging that promotes movies, programs, cartoons, and other non-food items can be hot sellers at retail. Here are some notable current and past examples of packaged products tie-ins...
General Mills introduces a range of 150 products across the U.S inspired by leading consumer food trends: protein, bold flavors, gluten free, indulgence and whole grain.
