Asia Pacific: Kemin celebrates World Egg Day, addresses malnutrition in Indian children

Kemin celebrated the nutritional value of eggs and their role in curbing malnutrition on October 10, 2014, which is also the World Egg Day. The company conducted a series of educational programs on the benefits of eggs and distribute free, boiled eggs to the people of Namakkal and Telangana, India. According to the World Health Organization, 20 million children are afflicted...

Asia Pacific: China Brew & China Beverage 2016 to be held in Shanghai

The 2016 edition of China Brew & China Beverage (CBB) will be held from October 11 to 14 in Shanghai instead of Beijing. "With this move to Shanghai, we want to make an already highly successful project even more successful. By being closer to the geographical heart of the beverages industry, we expect further synergy effects to be generated for...

World: KMC introduces starch to create white cheese

Consumers in the Middle East or Mediterranean know that the classic feta cheese or white cheese can be used in many applications, from salads to savory dishes and sweet bakery items. In other parts of the world, people want to add a new and exotic touch to their salads. KMC recommends using CheeseMaker BL410 in combination with an analog or...

Europe: Sumitomo Demag Plastics Machinery showcases IML application at Emballage 2014

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery (France) SAS will demonstrate an in-mold labeling (IML) application at Emballage in Paris, France from November 17 to 21, 2014. French company Saint Arnoult has produced a four-cavity hot runner mold for manufacturing lids for food containers. The plastic lids are decorated in modern IML technology with a product and aroma-protecting peel-off function. The approximately 6 g...

Americas: FMC introduces marine omega-3 concentrates at show

FMC and its health and nutrition division has expanded its global range of marine omega-3 concentrates with the availability of four omega-3 ingredients under its Epax brand. The company showcased its Epax premium-quality omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid/docosahexaenoic acid (EPA/DHA) Core and Ultra ranges at the SupplySide West Global Expo and Conference held in Las Vegas, October 6 to 10, 2014. It introduced...

Europe: DSM introduces cheese cultures for Pasta Filata

DSM's cultures, DelvoCheese CP-200, are developed for producing Pasta Filata. Together with the recently launched coagulant Maxiren XDS, the new ingredient helps to extend the shelf life of cheese. Cheese producers of Pasta Filata cheeses-mozzarella, provolone, pizza and string cheese – depend heavily on a robust and consistent cheese production in order to stay cost competitive and remain the first...

Americas: Consumer demand for refrigerated meat, meals remain strong, finds report

More branded refrigerated meals and meats are offering convenience, health, and creativity or originality in terms of flavors and ingredients, according to a Packaged Facts report. Sales in the US market for refrigerated meats and meals increased from US$22 billion in 2009 to US$25 billion in 2013, due in part to most Americans continuing to choose meat and meat-based products...

Americas: Cargill’s report finds more consumers intend to purchase omega-3 oils

At least 98% of consumers have now heard of omega-3 oils and more are likely to purchase products containing α-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 oils, finds Cargill’s Fatitudes research. The study looks at how consumers view omega-3 oils, in particular, could help food and beverage manufacturers develop products with messaging that is meaningful to...

Asia Pacific: China, India boost glass packaging market globally, finds report

In 2013, Asia Pacific dominated the overall glass packaging market and accounted for over 33.0% of the market, by volume, according to a Marketsandmarkets report. The region is expected to witness the fastest growth in coming years due to increasing glass packaging consumption in alcoholic beverages and pharmaceutical applications, according to Glass Packaging Market - Global Trends & Forecast to...

Americas: Seafood firm King Oscar uses opening system from Ardagh

Norwegian seafood firm, King Oscar, has chosen Ardagh’s Easy Peel aluminium can end as a new and improved approach to can openability, which comprises a metal ring on that an aluminum foil is heat sealed. The consumer has a safer and quicker means of opening the can, with a drastically reduced risk of spattering its contents. It is also 50% lighter...