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Slimline food crates
A new range of fast folding slim crates for food items has been launched by plastic pallet supplier Exporta Global.
Sustainable dairy packaging
Greiner Packaging has supplied Estonian dairy company Valio Eesti with 100ml and 300ml low weight HDPE bottles for probiotic kefir and yogurt drinks.
Quorn commits to waste management
Resource management and recycling company Wastecycle has been awarded a 24-month waste management contract with meat-free food manufacturer Quorn Foods.
From fresh to frozen
Bühler Sortex optical sorting technology plays a dual role at Pinguin Foods in Norfolk, UK, to safeguard pea production.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Ink for drinks
Domino Printing Sciences has introduced a high contrast, alkali washable, yellow ink for the beverage industry.
3D vision sensing
Sick has launched the TriSpector 1000, for 3D quality inspection of a range of processing and packaging operations.
Clear plastic can
Sonoco has introduced TruVue Can, an alternative to the traditional metal can.
Get control over ice cream coatings
Applying the right emulsifiers in the right way can make a world of difference to chocolate and compound ice cream coatings, says Palsgaard’s Arne Pedersen, product and application manager, bakery and confectionery.
Business news, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Sustainability
Drinking yogurt market boosted
Drinking yogurts and fermented beverages accounted for 8.5% of total global dairy launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in the 12 months to the end of October 2015.
Bulk flow inspection innovation
The new X36 Series Bulk Variant x-ray inspection system from Mettler-Toledo Safeline X-ray offers precise removal of contaminated product at high throughput rates.
New detectable economy pen
Food manufacturers that want to control contamination risks within tight budgets should try the new Detectamet Economy Retractable pen. With metal and x-ray detectability, this sturdy plastic pen is designed for ease of handling in wet and greasy work areas. Choose a red, blue, black or green ink to match the button colour in a […]
Seafood packing system
RPC Bebo Kristiansand – Food Packaging Systems has introduced a new seafood packing system that provides logistical and sustainability benefits compared to more traditional packs.
Consumer trends drive packaging industry growth
Key consumer trends are the driving force behind the growth of the global packaging industry, reports Rabobank.
Intertek helps clients meet new regulations
Intertek is offering a complimentary webinar series designed to provide the latest updates on regulatory compliance and food contact materials testing, to support clients in meeting the new European regulatory requirements for plastic food packaging.