News
Vertical doy zip bagger
Bosch Packaging Technology’s new SVE 2520 DZ is said to be the fastest vertical bagger with doy zip functionality currently on the market
Anti-corrosive resin
Following successful pilot projects with food manufacturers, Oxifree UK has launched its anti-corrosion product into the food manufacturing sector.
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Fresh food flowrapper
Ulma Packaging has launched the FM200 horizontal flowrapper for wrapping fresh food products in a pillow pack style with three seals.
New ink for TIJ printers
Domino Printing Sciences has launched a new ink for use in its range of G-Series thermal ink jet printers (TIJ) printers.
Vegetable oil growth predicted
The global vegetable oil market is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 5% from 2015-2019, according to new industry analysis from market research firm Technavio.
Premiumisation opens doors
An increasing number of food and drink manufacturers are looking to distance themselves from a cost cutting market place by developing products with a unique selling point, finds a new report.
POST fellow publishes sugar and health research
2014-15 POST fellow, Daniel McDowell, has published his POSTnote on sugar and health, which marks the culmination of three months’ research while working at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST).
ROUND-UP: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of Packaging news. If you have a news item you would like to submit for next week’s round-up, please contact Carly Wood at [email protected].
Redesign for dairy brand
Organic dairy brand Rachel’s has unveiled its first packaging redesign in five years across the full range, including its big and small pots, Divine Rice and Divine Desserts.
Can added to Cubanisto range
Cubanisto, the rum flavoured beer from AB InBev, has added a new sleek can to its range. Featuring a disruptive design, the new 330ml can is lighter, more durable and chills faster than its bottled counterparts.
PepsiCo students take gold at Ecotrophelia UK
A team of PepsiCo placement students has been awarded the gold prize at the 2015 Ecotrophelia UK competition.
Increasing awareness of low glycaemic nutrition
Consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of low glycaemic nutrition, according to qualitative consumer research commissioned by functional ingredients manufacturer Beneo.
EFSA proposes calcium DRVs
EFSA has proposed dietary reference values (DRVs) for calcium as part of its continuing work on DRVs for European citizens. The scientific opinion was finalised following a six-week public consultation.
Switch to rigid plastic
Polish snack manufacturer Importaco Poland has chosen a rigid plastic pack from RPC Bebo Polska for its range of dried fruits and nuts.