Flexible and rigid packaging prices to rise post-recession
The UK packaging industry will grow with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.01% to 2017, claims a report by Canadean.
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Research finds urban Indians have little time for healthy breakfasts
Only 3% of Indians regard breakfast as an essential meal, nearly three-quarters do not eat an adequate breakfast each day and one in four skip it completely, according to a study sponsored by Kellogg’s.
MAXStick thermal labels opens sales office in Europe
MAXStick Products, which makes repositionable thermal labels, is opening a sales office in Europe.
Oat demand grows in Central Europe with EFSA health claims, says Fazer
Demand for oat products is rising in Central Europe due to the approval of EU health claims, says Fazer which has opened a new oat mill to capitalize.
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PHA from agricultural waste closer to food packaging use, says Bio-on
Bio-on’s technology to produce PHA biopolymers from agricultural waste without organic solvents is moving closer to being used in food packaging, according to the firm.
Online auction puts processing machinery up for grabs
High Liner Foods is selling off packaging and processing equipment in a September 26 online auction.
What makes sourdough any more "real" than other breads?
September is set to be the month of sourdough in the UK, with The Real Bread Campaign gearing up for Britain’s first national celebration of the bread. But what makes this bread any more "real", anyway?
Fortification successful for ‘near-elimination’ of folic acid anemia
Mandatory fortification of select cereal grains with folic acid has led to the ‘near eradication’ of folate-deficiency anemia, says a new study.