Americas: Researchers test method to process cashews to eliminate allergic reaction
For the millions of adults and children in the US who have to shun nuts to avoid an allergic reaction, help could be on...
Americas: Bimbosan’s baby food packaging has 40% bio-based material, ProAmpac
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac is producing its first ProActive renewable products for the baby food market with Bimbosan’s newest premium baby formula, cereal supplements...
World: 100 cities join pact to fight hunger, improve nutrition
Cities have a key role to play in ending hunger and improving nutrition, FAO Director-General José Graziano da Silva said recently, welcoming a commitment...
Americas: Bemis receives DuPont Awards for packaging solutions
Bemis Company received two DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation at DuPont’s recognition celebration, held recently in Wilmington, Delaware, US.
Bemis was presented a Silver Award...
Americas: Crown company releases pre-portioned ground coffee in a can
La Colombe Coffee Roasters and Crown Beverage Packaging North America release the MiniVault, a pre-portioned single-use can that delivers café quality ground coffee to...
Americas: Consumers design festive wrappers with OREO Colorfilled
Mondelez has launched OREO Colorfilled for consumers to customize the packaging of original OREO cookies online.
For a limited period, OREO Colorfilled turns the cookie's...
Americas: Rockwell to buy intelligent conveying system
Rockwell Automation will buy MagneMotion, a manufacturer of intelligent conveying systems for applications such as automotive and general assembly, packaging and material handling.
This acquisition...
Americas: Researchers say sleep deprivation may increase sugar intake
People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to also drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as sodas and energy...
Americas: JBS USA Pork buys Cargill Pork business
JBS USA Pork will acquire Cargill's US pork business for US$1.45 billion, which is subject to regulatory review and approval.
Included in JBS’ acquisition of...
Americas: Lipofoods launch slow-release caffeine formulation in the US
Lipofoods launches Newcaff microcapsules, a natural, slow-release caffeine formulation for athletes and others living an active lifestyle.
The company will introduce the microcapsules via...