Supply chain efficiencies in a global food industry
The globalisation of the supply chain means transporting food across the world to be processed and back again to the country of origin to be sold can make environmental and commercial sense.
Archives for September 1, 2009
New light-weighting, recyclable tomato trays from Linpac
Food packaging specialist Linpac has launched a new range of tomato trays that are light-weight, present produce more effectively and can incorporate up to 100 per cent recycled PET (rPET), claims the company.
Tax soft drinks and snacks to fight childhood obesity, says IOM
The Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council have recommended taxing high-calorie, low-nutrient food and drink in order to combat childhood obesity, in a new report released on Tuesday.
American snacking on the up, says NPD
Americans are snacking more than ever and the trend is set to increase as ‘grab-and-go’ foods become more varied and easily available, according to new report from the NPD Group.
EU companies face discrimination in China
European companies are finding it harder to do business in China, according to a new report from the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.