Ingredients
Opportunity for products with bone health claims
One in three British consumers is concerned about osteoporosis and 41% want to improve their bone health over the next 12 months, according to new survey results from Canadean. The desire to improve bone health is particularly high among consumers aged 55 and over, highlighting a big opportunity for brands to launch products enriched with […]
Regulatory concern sees EU drop in digestive product launches
Following a tightening up of claims legislation, particularly in Europe, launches of functional and healthy foods which claim digestive or gut health benefits have suffered a setback in the EU. Over 3.2% of food and drinks launches recorded by Innova Market Insights carried digestive health claims of some kind in 2014, up from just 2.7% […]
Seafood processor switches to natural cooling
Part of Young’s Seafood, Scottish smoked salmon processor Pinneys has switched to a natural ammonia cooling system from Star Refrigeration at its facility in Scotland, UK.
Pallet wrapping machines for meat customer
Frontline Packaging has supplied and installed six Atlanta Mytho semi automatic pallet wrapping machines at two sites in East Anglia, UK for a well known meat producer.
Weigher provides gentle solution for potatoes
An Ishida RV multihead weigher with an IP69K rating is providing protection against humidity and water ingress in order to accurately weigh and pack large volumes of peeled and cooked whole potatoes at potato specialist Friweika.
Pork prices sharply lower, says report
According to the latest Rabobank Pork Quarterly report, the global pork industry has been searching for stability during Q1 2015, with strong supply growth and relatively weak demand driving the market. Pork prices are sharply lower, as robust global supply growth (driven by the US, Russia and Brazil) has outpaced rather subdued demand, dragging producer […]
Steady growth predicted for juice market
The global juice market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.96% from 2015-2019, according to a new report from research firm Technavio. The report highlights the many new varieties of juices that have been introduced to the market to cater for the needs of consumers. These days, cross-sectional varieties of juice that are […]
More efficient anaerobic digestion
Nestlé’s Fawdon factory in the UK is using a new anaerobic digestion system to turn chocolate and sugar confectionery waste from the site into renewable energy and clean water. The system involves mixing rejected chocolates and sweets that are not suitable for sale with waste residues such as starch and sugar and partially dissolving them […]
New look for snack product
In collaboration with Greiner Packaging, polish dairy OSM Piątnica has developed a new packaging concept for its cottage cheese snack: a sleeved cup with two chambers – one for the cottage cheese and the other for honey or fruits. Together, the chambers give the package a triangular shape, making it unmistakable at point of sale […]
Resealable cereal is industry first
Breakfast cereal brand Honey Monster will become the first manufacturer to introduce a resealable feature to its traditional cereal carton, in response to growing consumer demand. The new packs of Honey Monster Puffs will feature a resealable red tape on the inside bag, giving consumers the confidence that their breakfast cereal will stay fresh. Honey […]
New induction seals
Tri-Seal, a division of Tekni-Plex, has introduced EdgePull induction seals. Designed with protection and easy opening functions, the seals require low peel force to remove. They also peel cleanly, which means no adhesive residue/strings to contaminate the contents after opening. Furthermore, the pull tab is designed with enhanced strength to resist delamination from the rest […]
Discounter opts for carton packs
Aldi Süd is delivering organic vegetables in combisafe carton packs from SIG Combibloc to German supermarket shelves. This packaging alternative to the classic food metal can promises comparable product protection and the same kind of shelf life for the food it contains, but it also scores for its environmental benefits. Compared to other packaging solutions […]
Integrating robotics into our systems – and our thinking
Omron’s Robert Brooks, product marketing manager motion and drives, argues that robotics should be thought of as just one of many ingredients in the ever richer recipe behind automation.
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Global meat market growth in 2014
Euromonitor International has released new market research on the global fresh food industry. The global meat market saw 3% volume sales growth in 2014 to reach 225 million tonnes, driven by growing demand in emerging markets. “Increased prosperity and rising populations are key drivers for meat consumption in emerging markets,” says Anastasia Alieva, head of […]