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Admix announces product line up for Interpack
Admix Europe ApS will be showcasing several flagship products along with new mixing services specials at the Interpack Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany on 4-10 May.
Health claims regulation a challenge for nutrition companies
Nutrition companies view stricter EU regulation as a greater challenge than the state of the global economy, new research has shown. Meanwhile, Brexit is not widely expected to have a major impact on the European nutrition industry.
Round-Up: Packaging
Here is your weekly round-up of packaging news. Next week’s round-up will focus on processing news.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Record high for Scottish food and drink exports
Latest figures show food and drink exports from Scotland grew by £421 million in 2016, to a record £5.5 billion, reflecting an overall 8% increase in the value of exports to Scotland over the past year.
Apeal welcomes industry merger for a stronger Metal Packaging Europe
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (Apeal) has welcomed the launch of Metal Packaging Europe as an overarching European association that brings together manufacturers, suppliers, and national associations, to promote the benefits of rigid metal packaging.
European parliament vote on waste legislation welcomed
The European parliament’s vote on the revision of EU waste legislation, which recognises the benefits of bio based packaging materials and sets the conditions for increased collection and recycling of beverage cartons, has been welcomed by industry associations.
The latest developments on convenience packaging to be presented at MeetingPack2017
MeetingPack2017, the international meeting for the packaging sector organised by AIMPLAS and AINIA will analyse in this third edition the great challenges of food packaging and will present the last technological solutions hand in hand with the main experts and companies of the sector. One of these challenges is innovation on barrier materials, crucial in […]
The latest developments on convenience packaging to be presented at MeetingPack2017
MeetingPack2017, the international meeting for the packaging sector organized by AIMPLAS and AINIA will analyse in this third edition the great challenges of food packaging and will present the last technological solutions hand in hand with the main experts and companies of the sector.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Taiyo extends its Sunfiber portfolio
Geneva, Switzerland, Vitafoods Europe (Hall 4, Booth C 39) – Taiyo will present new additions to its Sunfiber portfolio, an all-natural, soluble dietary fiber that can now also be used as a sweetener. The Sweet-Sunfiber compound contains an Isomalto-oligosaccharide whereas the Sunfiber-Matcha Honey variant promotes natural sweetness with a green tea tang. Both combine the […]
Taiyo extends its Sunfiber portfolio
Geneva, Switzerland, Vitafoods Europe (Hall 4, Booth C 39) – Taiyo will present new additions to its Sunfiber portfolio, an all-natural, soluble dietary fiber that can now also be used as a sweetener.
Leading competence through permanent research and development
Vitafoods 2017, Kaneka Pharma Europe presents Kaneka Ubiquinol and Glavonoid – two ingredients with scientifically proven functions for use in health-improving and sports supplements. At this year’s Vitafoods, Kaneka Pharma Europe will showcase Kaneka Ubiquinol, the most active form of coenzyme Q10. Used as a nutritional supplement, the ingredient helps to prevent several diseases associated […]
Leading competence through permanent research and development
Vitafoods 2017, Kaneka Pharma Europe presents Kaneka Ubiquinol and Glavonoid – two ingredients with scientifically proven functions for use in health-improving and sports supplements.
Promotional activity
Mark Ulan looks at in pack and on pack promotions, and discusses how to create packaging with impact.
Shoppers call for discount incentive to buy imperfect fruit and vegetables
Research has revealed that 81% of those shopping in the supermarket and at discount retailers would buy imperfect fruit and vegetables, but this slips to just 52% online, reports Blue Yonder.