Graphic Packaging to shutter UK site with 170 job losses
Graphic Packaging is to close one of its UK sites resulting in the loss of up to 170 jobs following its acquisition of Contego Packaging.
Archives for June 13, 2013
Bold snacks with an ethnic flair are on-trend, says Kellogg
Kellogg has developed new snacks in the US under its Cheez-It, Pringles and Kashi brands inspired by on-trend ethnic and bold flavors, it says.
EU releases fourth tranche of out-of-quota sugar
The European Commission has released a fourth round of out-of-quota sugar for the current marketing year at reduced levies in a bid to boost EU supplies as prices soar above world levels.
Plant-based packaging coating targets meat and fish shelf life benefits
Inhibiting the development of biogenic amines in meat and fish is the target of a new patent identifying plant-based packaging coatings as an option.
FAO asks: Could quinoa become a worldwide staple?
Quinoa’s relatively high price compared to staple grains may restrict consumption to health-conscious consumers in high-income countries for now – but it could play an important role in food security in the long term, according to the FAO.
SNACKEX 2013: FROM THE FLOOR
Improved trade body collaboration will benefit snack makers, says SFA
A more open and proactive approach to collaboration between trade bodies will give the snack industry better access to education, information and government relations, says soon-to-be Snack Food Association (SFA) CEO.
High-end films brighten up food packaging
Avery Dennison Corp. has introduced four new facestocks with a bleached glassine (BG) liner to its Prime Film Portfolio of bi-axially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films.
SNACKEX 2013: FROM THE FLOOR
Counterintuitive? Healthy snack reformulation claims are decreasing, Mintel
Claims like low sodium, low fat and low calorie on snacks are decreasing which seems counterintuitive given action is being taken by manufacturers, said the director of innovation and insights at Mintel.