Americas: MIT sensor detects spoiled meat
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemists have devised an inexpensive, portable sensor that can detect gases emitted by rotting meat, allowing consumers to determine...
Asia Pacific: IFF builds facility in India
IFF has broken ground on a new flavors and fragrances plant located in Sri City, in the State of Andhra Pradesh in India.
Part of...
Europe: Endress+Hauser earned €192M in 2014
Endress+Hauser increased net sales in 2014 by 11.0% to €2.013 billion (US$2.246 billion) and achieved a net income of €192 million.
The company invested more...
World: Consumers want quick, healthy breakfast, report finds
A DSM survey conducted in seven countries shows that breakfast is a meal under pressure.
About 25% of respondents say they spend just five...
Europe: Polish snack maker uses RPC pack for products
Polish snack manufacturer Importaco Poland has chosen a rigid plastic pack from RPC Bebo Polska for its range of dried fruits and nuts.
Extended shelf...
Americas: Gen Zs seek out organic, real food
Generation Z, those born in 1997 to present, has the potential to take demand for 'real' unadulterated food to new heights, according to The...
Asia Pacific: Crown Holdings opens slim can factory in Thailand
Crown Holdings has opened its second two-piece aluminum beverage can production line in Nong Khae, Thailand, which will produce 250ml slim cans in September...
Americas: JBT releases latest juicer with 65% more output
JBT unveils the next generation of Fresh’n Squeeze Multi Fruit Juicer, that is faster, more attractive and easier to operate than the classic system....
Americas: Concerns over deforestation with US FDA’s trans fat ban
With the US Food and Drug Administration's mandate for food manufacturers to remove artificial trans fats from the US food supply within three years,...
World: Almonds introductions grew by 12%, report
Almond introductions grew in four out of the five key categories for almonds worldwide, including confectionery (22%), snacks (19%) and bakery (17%), as well...