International Paper finalises Brazilian joint venture
International Paper has finalised a joint venture in a Brazilian corrugated packaging producer with an investment of $470m.
Archives for January 15, 2013
Post Foods snaps up natural cereal specialist Attune Foods
Post Foods has acquired natural and organic cereal maker Attune Foods for an undisclosed sum.
Neogen’s salmonella detection method gains food-type expansion
Neogen Corporation has received a matrix extension to cover foods in the bakery, confectionery and dairy industry for one of its salmonella detection methods.
Chilled approach that’s not dicey for diced product
US firm Praxair has launched a system for rapid chilling of cooked and hot diced product, which it claims provides a cleaner cut with less moisture loss.
Software delivers fresh produce distributor six figure savings
A UK chilled produce distributor has secured six figure savings annually for the past two years by implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system across the business.
Industry Insight from European Snacks Association director-general
Snack makers target legumes for healthy NPD
European snack makers want to cash in on the US legume trend and new product development (NPD) for 2013 is focused on lentil-based products, says European Snacks Association (ESA) director-general.
Researchers urge action on Indian cereal contamination
The high level of mycotoxin contamination in Indian cereals must be addressed with improved monitoring and maximum levels for contamination set, a new study says.
Paperboard chemical migration needs barrier regulation, says study
Regulation is needed on functional barriers which tackles the problem of migration of known and unknown food contact material components from recycled paperboard, according to scientists.
MicVac patent attempts to tackle wrinkles and bubbles in packaging
MicVac has filed a patent for a package with a valve that limits the formation of wrinkles in the material and bubbles between the different layers of the valve and the film on which it is applied.