Stretch taper secures pallets sustainably
Best Packaging Systems has released the DS20 semi-automatic stretch taper, a machine that secures product pallets with minimal material.
Archives for July 11, 2013
Bolivian bacteria finding has future bioplastic potential
A microorganism that produces and stores poly-beta-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), a biodegradable compound, has been discovered by scientists.
Kellogg defends JV with Wilmar after illegal palm oil accusations
Kellogg says it takes palm oil sourcing extremely seriously and is defending its joint venture with Wilmar International after accusations that the Asian agri giant is involved in illegal palm oil activities.
Snack choice – not frequency – matters most for weight management
Snacking frequency is not related to BMI, according to a new study published in Public Health Nutrition.
EU project aims to improve PLA production without metallic catalysts
Developing a new method to improve production homogeneity of polylactic acid (PLA) and exclude the use of metallic catalysts is the aim of an EU project.
Belt does a good turn in tight spots
Cambridge Engineered Solutions has bolstered its Cam-Grid line of metal belts for spiral cage systems with a tight-radius belt.
Judge asks FDA to decide once and for all on whether GMOs belong in 'natural' products
Lawyers defending food industry clients in consumer class actions over whether GMOs belong in 'natural' products say courts should follow a California judge's lead and let the FDA determine this matter once and for all, so such cases stop "needlessly...
Tate & Lyle Sugars slams Guardian over Cambodian sugar sourcing allegations
ASR Group-owned Tate & Lyle Sugars is considering legal action against The Guardian newspaper over a story published this week accusing the sugar giant of working with a Cambodian supplier that employed child labour among other human right abuses.
US influence and obesity concerns fuel breakfast cereal boom in Mexico: Canadean
Younger Mexican consumers have adopted healthier eating trends as US influence, obesity concerns and marketing efforts take hold, prompting a sharp rise in breakfast cereal consumption, according to Canadean.
Oat cereal outpaces other healthy options in India, finds Nielsen
Indian consumers have universally steered towards healthier breakfast options over the last decade and oat cereals have far outpaced other choices, Nielsen research shows.