FNI Team
Europe: Amcor’s paperless cheese packaging wins award
Amcor has won a Silver prize at the 2020 Packaging Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow, for its Matrix range, a paper-based, paraffin-free and recyclable...
Europe: Tetra Pak tubular heat exchanger receives EHEDG certification
The Tetra Pak tubular heat exchanger equipment has received the EHEDG certification, meeting new standards.
Tubular heat exchangers are used for the heating and cooling...
Europe: SIG release 50% water saving feature in filling machines
SIG releases water-saving innovation that reduces water consumption up to 50% on new and already installed third generation filling machines.
This breakthrough is another...
Europe: Pharmactive Biotech releases bontanical ingredient to tackle cold, flu symptoms
Pharmactive Biotech introduces its new botanical combo, Isenolic Complex, composed of its branded Isenolic olive leaf extract (Olea europeana L.) and ribwort plantain (Plantago...
Europe: Ferrero company to buy Fox’s UK biscuit business
CTH, a Ferrero-related Company says it will acquire Fox’s branded and retailer own-brand, including M&S, biscuit business from Northern Food Grocery Group Limited (NFGG) for...
Americas: Unilever buys nutrition company
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Liquid I.V., a U.S-based health-science nutrition and wellness company.
Based in El Segundo, California, Liquid I.V. was founded...
Asia Pacific: Thyssenkrupp to build second bioplastics plant in China
Thyssenkrupp has won a contract for the construction of a bioplastics plant based on the patented PLAneo technology.
The plant is to be built...
Europe: Research found detection method for gene-edited crop, Greenpeace
Greenpeace, some non-governmental organizations, non-GMO food associations and a food retailer, announced a public detection method for a gene-edited crop.
The new research refutes claims...
Europe: FAO releases new policy guidance on trade and food safety
The COVID-19 pandemic will have an unprecedented impact on global and regional trade.
According to the World Trade Organization, world merchandise trade in 2020...
Americas: Consumers confused about whole grain labels, finds survey
Whole grain labels on cereal, bread, and crackers are confusing to consumers and could cause them to make fewer healthy choices, according to the...