News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
A new application available to iPhone users lets food processing firms and consumers look up company information via the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) product establishment (EST) number found on commercial and consumer packaging.
Bioplastic packaging and a modern plastic alternative to the tin can are just some of the innovations RPC Group is currently working on, the company revealed at its press conference in Dinklage, Germany, on April 18.
Cincinnati-based roaster La Crema Coffee Co. has installed a Kiaro color inkjet label printer from Quick Label; the new equipment has helped brighten the packaging, and sales.
Constantia Flexibles is targeting new growth potential especially in emerging markets as it bids to globalize the group.
Weetabix has stopped production of two cereal varieties because of technical problems caused by a poor quality UK wheat, it says.
Renewable Packaging has escaped the full impact of Stora Enso plans to restructure aimed at achieving annual fixed cost savings of €200m.
Domino Amjet has launched the A420i inkjet printer for coding and marking in food processing and packaging operations, and other heavy-duty jobs and has been designed to minimise preventative maintenance.
A biodegradable food packaging material has been created via nanotechnology, according to scientists in the Philippines.