Americas: Product innovation and variety abounds in rice and corn, report
New and emerging culinary trends in restaurants across America indicate that there’s still plenty of innovation left for 'new' ancient grains such as rice...
Americas: Extending product shelf life with active and intelligent packaging
Thanks to their unique multi-functionality, active and intelligent packaging (A&IP) features are already in use for many consumer packaged goods.
In particular, the food...
Americas: Women who eat much fresh produce lowers breast cancer risk, study
Women who eat a high amount of fruits and vegetables each day may have a lower risk of breast cancer, especially of aggressive tumors,...
Americas: Positioning yogurt, cereals for young adults, report
With most 'breakfast believers' being either baby-boomers or families with children, companies are producing new products in an attempt to expand the market by...
Americas: Omega-3 intake during pregnancy lowers preterm birth
Pregnant women who had low plasma levels of long chain n-3 fatty acids in their first and second trimesters were at a significantly higher...
Americas: Easy-to-clean cartoner debuts at Pack Expo
Bosch Packaging Technology will launch the Kliklok MEC at Pack Expo International 2018 in Chicago, US, from October 14 to 17.
The new Midrange...
Americas: Hook-to-hook closures for flexible packages
Velcro Companies introduces Velcro Brand PRESS-LOK Advanced closure a hook-to-hook closure system for manufacturers to quickly and easily integrate the closures with their flexible...
Americas: Sorting fresh-cut leafy greens
Key Technology introduces VERYX digital sorters for fresh-cut leafy greens.
The belt-fed sorter that can inspect product entirely in-air with top and bottom sensors in...
World: Almonds introductions grew by 12%, report
Almond introductions grew in four out of the five key categories for almonds worldwide, including confectionery (22%), snacks (19%) and bakery (17%), as well...
Americas: IFF to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2025
Under its EcoEffective+ goals, IFF has committed to reduce absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% by 2025 and encourage its suppliers to set...