sustainability
Recycled PET bottle for functional fruit drink
PET packaging specialist APPE has worked with Oji and Hero to produce an environmentally friendly 100 per cent recycled PET (rPET) bottle for Oji’s ‘sustainable’ functional fruit drink. The Oji drinks are available in four variants featuring different fruits and health benefits. All contain caffeine from green coffee beans to provide a mild energy boost […]
Food waste is falling but more must be done
Following last week’s report from WRAP, which states that the level of avoidable food waste in UK households has fallen by 21% during the last five years, The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) got in touch to argue that more must be done: Whilst the FDF applauds the news, WRAP’s new report reveals that the […]
FiE Preview: Cocoa powder range
At Food ingredients Europe, ADM Cocoa will highlight new additions to its deZaan cocoa powder range, including deZaan D11SQ and D-00-ZR. The deZaan D11SQ is an intensely flavoured, dark red-brown cocoa powder that confers a unique, rich cocoa flavour in low dosages. It is designed for use in a wide range of applications, including fine […]
October 2013
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Atlantium UV chosen for Russia plant expansion
Atlantium Technologies, a specialist in UV water treatment for industrial and municipal applications, has announced that the PepsiCo plant in Domodedovo, Russia has chosen Atlantium Hydro-Optic UV for water treatment, as part of its plant expansion plan to incorporate a kvas production line. The company will be installing four Atlantium units in addition to the […]
Clear polypropylene containers
An ultra-clear polypropylene-based material from RPC Tedeco-Gizeh is enabling fresh and convenience food suppliers to enhance brand image, emphasise product quality and create effective on-shelf appeal. The new Ppure containers offer strong transparency to provide a cost-effective alternative to the more traditional APET formats, with their clarity ensuring that products are presented to their best […]
The role of voltage optimisation in the food and drink sector
Dr Alex Mardapittas, managing director of EMSc (UK), explains how voltage optimisation can provide a cost-effective engineering solution for many companies in the food and drink sector that are keen to reduce their carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency Q. What are the benefits and typical savings on offer to companies considering the installation of […]
Further regulation won’t restore faith in food industry
Food traceability and safety have been in the spotlight recently, with food scares around horsemeat, E Coli and Salmonella causing chaos in the food industry. However, the suggestion that further regulation will restore faith in the food industry might not be the solution. Each of the aforementioned scares swiftly led to intense media scrutiny of […]
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
PET jar for hot fill and pasteurisation
Packaging innovations specialist APPE has launched a PET jar capable of hot-fill and/or pasteurisation up to 95oC. The new ThermaLite jar is the result of the company’s strategic partnership with Nissei ASB (Europe) and offers food manufacturers and retailers a variety of convenience and sustainability benefits over more traditional packaging formats (such as glass). APPE […]
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
July / August 2013
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Flavours company to import Madagascan vanilla
American flavours company Virginia Dare has established a partnership with Soarary, a Madagascan vanilla exporter. The partnership will provide Virginia Dare with a fully integrated supply chain for securing, curing and exporting vanilla beans from Madagascar. With so much of the world’s vanilla production coming from a single country, local operations in Madagascar will strengthen […]
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 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 […]
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 […]