Americas: Federal Mfg. introduces pressure/gravity filling machine for food applications

Federal Mfg., powered by Pro Mach, introduces a hygienic pressure/gravity filling machine for food applications including sauces, syrups, edible oils, and other viscous foods with speeds up to 300 bottles per minute. Unlike other pressure/gravity filling machines, the new Federal is designed to utilize a sanitary overfill bowl that captures any product overflow so that it can be used without...

Americas: Colors, colorant technology enhance holistic packaging design, meet business goals, PolyOne Corporation tells FNI

In June 2014, PolyOne Corporation released InVisiO Color Inspiration 2015, which contains six color directions, visual effects and textural influences. The resource was meant to helps designer and brand owners drive innovation in product development using the company’s portfolio of material solutions and color expertise. Food News International asks Darcy Meyers, global marketing director, packaging, the color trends for food packaging...

Americas: Web offset printing method a viable option for food packaging, says Muller Martini

Muller Martini says the variable sleeve offset printing (VSOP) variable web printing press is viable for food contact applications. “For all of our packaging materials, we require our printers to use only printing methods that are designed for food contact applications,” says Dr. Stéphane Papilloud, packaging group manager, quality & safety department, Nestlé Research Center in Lausanne, Switzerland. That means that...

Europe: IMCD to distribute more Wacker’s products in Germany, SEE, Poland

IMCD N.V. will on August 1, 2014 extend its current Wacker portfolio to include HDK pyrogenic silica products in Germany. It has entered an agreement with Wacker for their range of silicones and polymers in Southeastern Europe (SEE) and Poland on July 1, 2014. IMCD partners with Wacker for several market segments in Europe, South Africa and Asia Pacific. The addition...

Europe: DS Smith extends cardboard pallet pooling solution in region

DS Smith is extending its KAYPALMR corrugated pallet offer in Europe. Launched in France nearly three years ago, the cardboard pallet pooling solution is exclusively intended for stacked packing. It offers "manufacturers, large-scale distributors and logistics providers readability and reduced pallet costs, significant improvement in working conditions and total recyclability", says sales manager Philippe Cochet. The solution was exhibited at the International...

Europe: RPC Bebo Plastik develops safe, convenient packaging for spreadable products

Meeting the dual needs of the convenience of re-closing and the reassurance of tamper-evidence, RPC Bebo Plastik has developed a new pack solution for spreadable products such as cheese, margarine and butter. The new Bebo Swing incorporates a perforation process that ensures easy opening. The re-closable lid can be hinged or fully removed. It is also welded to the tub through ultrasonic...

World: Package needs to appeal, perform, provide value to the environment, says Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak on June 12, 2014 announced a further investment of €36 million (US$48.69 million) in its packaging material plant in Izmir, Turkey to complete a €60 million (US$81.15 million) technology upgrade project that started in 2012. The three-year upgrade enables the plant to more than double its capacity to 10 billion packs and broadens its capability to produce a...

Europe: Chocolate Masters goes sustainable with farmers, supports quality partner program

Chocolate Masters, part of the Barry Callebaut Group and known as the specialist in the production and sale of chocolate and cocoa-based decorations, now fully supports the Quality Partner Program (QPP) for its entire product portfolio. The company believes that the future of chocolate is closely linked with that of cocoa farmers. In 2005, the company launched Quality Partner Program (QPP)...

Europe: Corbion Caravan offers new dough conditioner without food additive azodicarbonamide

As consumers express concern about food additive azodicarbonamide (ADA), bakeries are looking for ways to eliminate the ingredient while still producing the fresh, soft and great-tasting baked goods consumers. “Although ADA is an approved additive, some consumers have concerns about ADA in products,” says Ricardo Moreira, category manager, Corbion Caravan. “Im-Prove 200 No ADA from Corbion Caravan allows dough to develop...

Europe: Presentation, marketing may encourage consumption of insects as an alternative source of protein, says analyst

Insects are being touted as the healthy, sustainable food source of the future, but will consumers be willing to dine on bugs? Canadean asked 2,000 UK consumers. Insects are predicted by many to be the superfood of tomorrow and are already popular in fine dining or as a novelty among more adventurous consumers. But will they be able to move beyond a...