Archives for December 11, 2014

dispatches from European Bioplastics Conference

5-HMF producer sees potential in packaging

There is a ‘market pull’ from the packaging industry according to the producer of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) which can be used as an intermediate to make bio-based polymers.

Treofan combines hot slip properties with packaging film processed up to 60°C

BOPP film producer Treofan has created film types HNA, HND and HLD which can be processed at temperatures of up to 60°C (140°F) at the forming collar.

Sustainable farming needs holistic knowledge, experience and innovation

Combining research and farming for a holistic approach to sustainable agriculture is the way forward, says Bayer CropScience.

Special Edition: Smart Packaging

Pouches and beyond: Snacks and cereals have made ‘smart’ progress

Snack and cereal makers have stepped into smart packaging territory with stand-out, portable pouch formats but they can still stretch further, says a packaging expert.

Milling & Grains bite-size science

Maize yield boost, chestnut flour value, deep soil management

Leaf removal for better maize yields, adding value with chestnut flour, and deep soil management to improve efficiency.

Global maltodextrin boom sparks Kent Corporation corn expansion

Kent Corporation’s subsidiary Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) will expand its maltodextrin processing capacity by 30% to meet increasing global demands.

Researchers eye satiety market following 'encouraging' results

A new inulin-propionate ester (IPE) ingredient may increase appetite-reducing hormones and make people feel fuller, according to research published in the journal Gut.