Foodservice
Europe: Multivac exhibits packaging solutions for catering, foodservice sectors
Multivac will be presenting its packaging solutions for the catering and food service sectors at Intergastra in Stuttgart, Germany from February 20 to 24,...
Americas: Keurig Green Mountain to sell for US$$13.9B
Keurig Green Mountain and JAB Holding Company have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a JAB-led investor group will acquire Keurig Green...
Europe: GEA enters bakery sector
GEA enters the bakery sector after acquiring COMAS in Italy in June 2015.
Bakery is a new sector for GEA, broadening and strengthening its position...
Europe: Coveris releases premium microwaveable foodservice packaging
Coveris releases ReadyFresh, a microwaveable range that sports black polypropylene (PP) bases for a premium look and clear PP lid to present food.
Both base...
Europe: Ardagh, Harrogate water bottle design wins award
Harrogate Spring Water and Ardagh Group celebrated a win at the UK Packaging Awards in London for their diamond glass bottle design.
“We are very...
Americas: US demand for fresh ingredients thawing frozen foods growth
The growing demand for fresh products or, at least, fresher products in refrigerated rather than frozen form is challenging the US frozen foods sector,...
Americas: Gender drinking patterns becoming more alike in the US
The longstanding differences between men and women in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related harms might be narrowing in the US, find scientists at the National...
Asia Pacific: Farmed small fish reduce Bangladesh vitamin A deficiency
A study finds that farming small fish in Bangladesh could save as many as 3000 lives over an 11-year period.
The study focuses on the...
Americas: ADM launches reduced sodium technologies for meat, ready meal applications
ADM releases SaltTrim product range for sodium reduction in meat applications by up to 30%.
For example, Sea SaltTrim is based on sea salt and...
Americas: Fragmented market, novelty grow niche brands
The massive fragmentation of consumers’ beliefs about health is contributing to the break-up of traditional food and beverage market, says Julian Mellentin, director of...