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Europe: Rising imports, foreign investments to boost Chile’s packaging market
The future looks bright for the Chilean economy, which in recent years has benefited from rising exports and foreign investments.
This new optimism has had...
Americas: Purdue University receives US$3.7M grant to study blueberries on bone loss in postmenopausal...
A US$3.7 million grant will allow Purdue University researchers to study how blueberries reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women.
"We are taking a systematic, deep-dive...
World: MENA packaging market to grow to US$52.4 million by 2019, finds report
The packaging market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is valued at approximately US$41.1 billion in 2014 and is forecast to grow...
Europe: Premium private label drinks gaining presence in supermarkets
More private label drinks products can be found in supermarket aisles reserved for ‘premium’ name brands, a new report by Canadean finds.
According to the...
Europe: IFR researchers study knowledge-led approaches against C. botulinum in food
In view of the extreme toxicity of the botulinum neurotoxin, one of the primary targets of the food industry is to prevent the growth...
Europe: Market for insects in food may be worth US$350 million, says analyst
Insects as an ingredient in everyday foods could be a US$350 million business in the US and Europe within 10 to 15 years, says...
Americas: Gradually reduce amount of sodium used, use healthy food recipes to help children...
More than 90% of children in the US, aged 6-18 years, eat more sodium than recommended, putting them at risk for developing high blood...
Americas: Mars, university to create institute for breakthroughs
The University of California (UC), Davis, through its World Food Center, and Mars, Inc. have on September 17, 2014 agreed to pursue the establishment...
World: Artificial sweeteners may increase glucose intolerance, metabolic disease incidences
A study reveals that certain gut bacteria may induce metabolic changes following exposure to artificial sweeteners.
Artificial sweeteners, promoted as aids to weight loss and...
Asia Pacific: Paper packaging products, pouch forming and filling machinery boost Japan’s industry growth
The Japanese packaging industry grew to US$59.4 billion in the financial year of 2013, with paper packaging products and pouch forming and filling machinery...