COMMODITY REPORTS: AHDB
On the up: Dry harvest means British wheat quality back on track
The latest wheat harvest in Britain is of good quality which should spell less need for manufacturers to import, a cereals analyst says.
Archives for September 9, 2013
North America’s $54bn packaging market in flux
According to leaders from SIG Combibloc, the North American packaging market is changing, thanks to shifting consumer tastes and evolving technology.
Continuous snacking: US kids eat 4.1 snacks a day, while teens eat 3.8 snacks a day, says NPD Group
American children aged 6-12 consume 4.1 snacks daily while teens aged 13 to 17 consume 3.8 snacks daily, according to new research from NPD Group.
Case packer shows its sensitive side
This Brenton case packer handles small food cases and fragile products at high speeds.
Flexible packaging plant certified safe
A Plascon Group flexible packaging plant has landed certification by a national safety group.
Cargill-Evolva on fermentation-based steviol glycosides: 'Pace of progress continues to exceed our expectations’
The pace of progress on the joint development program of Cargill and Evolva to produce fermentation-based steviol glycosides is ‘exceeding expectations’ with the resulting ingredients potentially hitting the market earlier than expected.
The market for after school snacks is untapped, says Mintel
UK food makers have been focused on the lunchbox trend but have failed to notice a gaping hole full of promise – the after school snacking occasion, a Mintel analyst says.
Ishida sticky meat Roto-Batcher delivers 55 trays/minute
Ishida Europe has launched a screw feeder weigher for sticky, difficult-to-handle fresh products.
PROCESS EXPO launches futuristic packaging education
The PROCESS EXPO University education program has bolstered its packaging track with a futuristic session, taking a look at what trends and innovations are on the horizon.