Europe: Epax Ultra and Core concentrates now halal-certified, says FMC Corp
FMC Corporation’s Health and Nutrition division announces the Halal certification for all current Epax Ultra and Core concentrates manufactured in the FMC omega-3 facility in Ålesund, Norway. The certification ensures the manufacturing process and all physical raw materials fully comply with the Islamic religious regulations for Halal. “The new Halal certification for Epax brand products further substantiates our commitment to standards...
Asia Pacific: DSM opens Nutrition Innovation Center for Asia Pacific in Singapore
DSM Nutritional Products has opened a Nutrition Innovation Center for Asia Pacific as part of DSM’s new S$8.8 million (US$6.43 million) premises at Mapletree Business City in Singapore. Fully integrated into a cross-functional 40,000 sq ft complex, the purpose-built facility brings together the company’s full range of marketing and technical capabilities under one roof to provide end-to-end value chain support...
World: Mitsui buys stake in family-owned steel company in Turkey
Sarten Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has signed an agreement to join forces with Mitsui & Co., LTD. in Istanbul through shares transfer. “We aim to become the number one packaging company in our region. After the transfer of 15% shares of our company, which was previously owned 100% by our family, to Mitsui, we believe that we would obtain a...
Europe: Fruit puree packed in RPC Superfos’s SuperLock pot
RPC Superfos’s SuperLock pot has enabled a new berry and fruit purée to stay fresher for longer. Swedish fruit and berry company Finnerödja produces a range of organic juices, fresh and frozen berries. The company has now launched a new product called Bara Bär – meaning Simply Berries – which comprises berries and stewed apples. The company’s slogan is ‘Directly from the...
Asia Pacific: Cargill China named Best Employer
Aon Hewitt and Linkedin have named Cargill China as Best Employer in China. "2015 is the 150th anniversary of Cargill. I’m proud we get this recognition in this special year. Cargill respects and values our employees and we firmly believe talent is a key factor in Cargill’s success in China and around the world," said Robert Aspell, Cargill China president. "As...
Europe: GNT presents natural colors at BTA show
Healthy and natural ingredients increasingly drive the purchasing decision of consumers all around the globe. About 60% of Europeans, Americans and Asians mostly buy products that are free from artificial additives like synthetic flavors and colors. This is one of the key findings of a recent global food survey of 5,000 people worldwide conducted by the market research institute TNS on...
Europe: Koelnmesse, Fiere di Parma to work on trade fairs together
The CEOs of Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma have signed an agreement that defines the general conditions for the two trade fair companies’ cooperation regarding CibusTec. The two companies have in May 2012 agreed to cooperate more closely on the marketing of food and beverage events in their two countries and abroad. The close cooperation between the two partners will extend...
World: JBT Corp wins US$7M contract in the Middle East
John Bean Technologies Corporation has received a contract valued in excess of US$7 million to supply and integrate a new juice processing line for the production of citrus juice products in the Middle East. In addition to the complete processing line, JBT will provide its juice extractors on a long-term lease contract. The project is currently scheduled to be operational by...
Europe: Bottles created by Ardagh, brewery clinch awards
The Warsteiner Art Collection, a series of six shaped 330ml aluminum bottles, each one decorated with the work of one of seven artists in high definition offset on a metal base, took the winning prize in the ‘can and aluminum bottle’ category of the 2014 World Beverage Awards, and in the packaging category of the 2015 iF Design Awards. The...
Europe: Walther Trowal presents machine to clean equipment components at show
Walther Trowal presented at Parts2clean show in Germany its washing machine TRT 83x37 that automatically removes thick layers of lubricants like grease and contaminants from the surface of disassembled equipment components. These components must be perfectly clean before they can be re-used for the repair and overhaul of equipment. After years of operation these components are usually covered with thick layers...