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EU increases authorised levels of antioxidant rosemary extracts
Naturex, along with the competent authorities, have achieved an amendment to restrictions on antioxidant rosemary extracts in processed meat and fish products with less than 10% fat. Antioxidant rosemary extracts have a long tradition of use in processed fish and meat products due to their ability to extend both flavour and colour stability. Following approval […]
Thinkthin portfolio to support sustainable labelling
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced seven new ‘thin’ film and paper products that retain shelf impact while making premium food labels more sustainable through thinner label material constructions. Brands are making ever-stronger demands for waste reduction and more sustainable products, and the Avery Dennison ThinkThin range is aimed at label converters that […]
New test kit for seafood industry
Neogen Europe, a business dedicated to the development and marketing of diagnostic kits, has added to its range of tests for the seafood industry with the introduction of rapid tests to detect the toxins that cause amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP) and diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP). The company’s new Reveal 2.0 for ASP detects ASP-causing toxins […]
Technology enables crops to take nitrogen from the air
The University of Nottingham believes it has developed a major new technology that enables all of the world’s crops to take nitrogen from the air, rather than from expensive and environmentally-damaging fertilisers. Nitrogen fixation, the process by which nitrogen is converted to ammonia, is vital for plants to survive and grow. However, only a very […]
Online system to overcome waste management?
With an ever-increasing array of concepts being put forth in a bid to tackle the issue of waste management, a new online management system has seemingly gained strong approval from large and medium-sized food and drink businesses. In a recent survey, 67% of large or medium-sized food and drink companies who were questioned said they […]
Hygienic and gentle packaging for bean sprouts
France’s biggest producer of bean sprouts, Heng Sieng SA, has automated its packing operation with the installation of two Ishida multihead weighers that deliver a combination of gentle and hygienic handling with fast and accurate weighing. Established 20 years ago, Heng Sieng SA imports mung bean seeds from Asia and germinates them to produce quality […]
New 100°C hotmelt adhesive for packaging
With an application temperature of 100°C, Technomelt Supra 100 Cool from Henkel is believed to be the new record-holder among hotmelt adhesives used in the packaging industry. Combined with the benefits of the Supra product range, this innovation delivers higher efficiency in packaging production while also promoting sustainability in customer operations. The ongoing drive toward […]
Boundaries pushed for snack packing speeds
Ishida Europe is introducing an enhancement to its Atlas range of snack food bagmakers which, the company says, will increase its already-high speeds on potato chips by a further 35% to 150 bags per minute, on a single packaging machine. The new Ishida Charge Transfer Control (CTC) system can be retrofitted to existing Atlas systems, […]
New yeast extract allows 81% reduction in carbon footprint
DSM Food Specialties has published a report confirming that savoury food producers around the world can reduce the CO2 footprint of the yeast extracts they use by 81% – equivalent to almost 85,000 car trips around the world or the annual footprint of almost 53,000 people in Europe. The calculations are based on replacing the […]
New labelling application for cool wine bottles
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced an Aqua Stick portfolio, designed to ease the process of applying labels to wine and sparkling wine bottles when they are cooler than their surroundings and slick with surface condensation. The new portfolio seeks to avoid the time-consuming and costly practices required to prevent condensation during labelling. […]
Wine packaging innovation with an ‘unexpected twist’
Two global wine packaging specialists, Amorim and O-I, have announced the launch of Helix, a cork-glass wine packaging innovation for the popular premium, fast turnaround still wine segment. The new ‘twist to open’ concept combines an ergonomically-designed stopper made from cork and a glass bottle with an internal thread finish in the neck, creating a […]
Eden Springs acquired by Rhône Capital
Eden Springs, Europe’s leading provider of water and coffee services in the corporate sector, has signed an agreement for the sale of its business to investment funds affiliated with Rhône Capital L.L.C. The acquisition is being made based on an enterprise value for Eden of circa €240 million. Following the completion of the proposed transaction, […]
Registration now open for Fi Europe & Ni 2013
Registration for Fi Europe & Ni 2013 is now open. This is Fi Global’s flagship event and a gathering of ingredients suppliers, distributors and buyers for the food & beverage industry, and will be held in Frankfurt 19-21 November. Participants can registering now for free for FiE & Ni 2013. For more information, and to […]
MPS and KJ join forces
KJ Industries, a European organisation specialising in red meat cutting, deboning systems and advanced logistic solutions, has been acquired by MPS Meat Processing Systems. Remko Rosman, CEO of MPS, commented, “KJ fits the MPS product portfolio very well and complements MPS’ position as global market leader for red meat slaughter lines. KJ also has […]