Mondi: Focus on developing packaging with emerging market bias
Mondi has said it wants to grow its packaging interests, which currently contribute around 70% of group revenues, especially in emerging markets.
Archives for May 18, 2014
Metsä Board Zanders re-launches Zanlabel
Metsä Board Zanders has re-launched its one-side double-coated label paper, Zanlabel, in response to demand.
Health properties of cinnamon drive demand
Increasing interest in cinnamon’s health properties has led to its use in more foods, but heavy rainfall in producer countries has affected supply, a leading ingredients company has warned.
The Netherlands Packaging Centre 2014 finalists
Creating a buzz: The BeeMagicTray
The BeeMagicTray developed by Dampack International has been granted a patent across Europe as it celebrates being a finalist in De Gouden Noot 2014 - The Netherlands Packaging Centre awards (NVC) at Interpack.
DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2014
Mango metabolic promise: Vital Solutions wants to advance human trials
Vital Solutions Swiss will publish in vitro research that shows its mango powder Careless mimics caloric restriction but the company is keen to invest in human trials, its CEO says.
The future of snacks? Popped, ancient grains and the rise of craft brands
Craft snack brands will lead innovation because of their fresh take on an old market, and balancing health and indulgence will be top of the agenda, says Innova Market Insights.
Crunch talks at packaging frozen meat firm
Trade union, Unite will hold talks with packaged frozen meats’ firm ABP Wessex tomorrow (May 20) over proposed changes to the workforce.
'Industry 4.0' connects CEO to factory floor
Smart manufacturing is revolutionising the way factories work, according to business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
Symington’s and RPC Containers win Ragu deal
Symington’s and RPC Containers have won a deal to sell Ragú pasta sauce in RPC Superfos’s award-winning SuperLock barrier packs.
60-second interview: the day job
What do you do? Mike Helser, PhD, senior manager of General Mills Worldwide Innovation Network
In the latest edition of FoodNavigator-USA’s What do you do series, we talked with Mike Helser, who heads up General Mills’ Worldwide Innovation Network, on his transition from oceanographer to food scientist, the challenging job of bringing innovation...