Americas: Sonoco releases clear can for shelf appeal
Sonoco introduces its clear, retortable plastic TruVue Can as an innovative alternative to the traditional metal can that has been a mainstay packaging option...
Americas: Mixed definition on ‘natural’ on food labels, finds report
'Natural' foods convey a sense of wholesomeness, without additives, chemicals, and preservatives, to consumers, finds The NPD Group.
On the surface, 'natural' and 'all natural'...
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...
Europe: General Mills France brings on shelf appeal with technology
General Mills France is deploying the 'Perfect Shelf' industry solution by Dassault Systèmes to offer consumers a differentiated and expanded Häagen-Dazs product line.
Based on...
Europe: Caramelized peanuts brand uses clear pot for on-shelf appeal
Caramel products specialist Agrolis has selected the 095 transparent polypropylene pot from RPC Bebo Bouxwiller for its caramelized peanuts.
Based in St. Marguerite d’Elle, France,...
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...
Europe: Ardagh’s bottle design celebrates Lufthansa’s diamond anniversary
Brewery company Warsteiner presented limited edition aluminum beer bottles to celebrate Lufthansa's 60th anniversary.
Based on the experience in 2014 where Ardagh developed a range...