Metabolix to develop PHA latex coatings for kraft paper
Metabolix, a biomaterials company, is developing PHA latex coatings for kraft paper as an alternative to plastic bags for collecting food waste.
Archives for June 17, 2014
Video: Micvac signs seafood contract with whistling film layer
Whistling a different tune: Crayfish processor installs Micvac method
Micvac has installed a production line with an upgraded infeed unit and microwave tunnel for seafood processor Smålandskräftan in Nässjö, Sweden.
Growth in HPP drives Avure expansion
The high-pressure processing firm is expanding to a new location to accommodate demand for the food and beverage production technology.
Ready, set, go: Retail-ready packaging on the rise
PMMI reports the market for shelf-ready food and beverage packaging is growing, thanks to retailers hungry for presentable products and simple stocking.
Date palm: Eco-efficient and functional, claim researchers
The natural sweetness and antioxidant properties of dates could add value to dairy, pastry and meat products, and would reduce waste of a fruit that was not being eaten fresh, Spanish researchers say.
Euromonitor: Health concerns could slow breakfast biscuit boom
Breakfast biscuit makers should reduce sugar and calorie content and develop healthier variants if they want to secure continued growth, says Euromonitor International.
Pasta sauce label gets up front with ingredients
Premium pasta sauce purveyor Victoria Fine Foods has revamped its label, putting its all-natural ingredients list front and center.
PepsiCo to drive ‘better-for-you’ NPD with Mexico baking innovation center
PepsiCo has inaugurated its first R&D facility in Mexico – a baking innovation center that will be dedicated to strengthening its better-for-you portfolio across brands like Quaker, Lay’s and Sabritas.
Coles ‘freshly baked’ claims false, rules Australia Federal Court
Australian retail major Coles misled consumers with false claims that its bakery products were ‘freshly baked’ in store when they were par-baked, the Federal Court of Australia has ruled.