Americas: Sonoco awards rigid plastics facility for landfill-free status
Sonoco's Pinckney Paragon rigid plastics facility in Union, US, has received a Bronze Sustainability Star Award in achieving landfill-free status.
The award marks a milestone...
Americas: Poultry industry is an integral part of the US economy, say organisations
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, and United Egg Producers have made available an updated economic impact study...
Americas: Kemin Industries launches organic egg lutein source for egg yolk producers
Kemin Industries has launched Organic ORO GLO, a USDA certified organic additive, to help organic egg producers intensify the color of egg yolks and...
Americas: Cargill to close facility in Missouri, 118 employees affected
Cargill managers has informed the 118 employees at its meat slicing and packaging facility in Springfield, Missouri, the US that operations will be moving...
Americas: Haier, Astronautics, BASF present wine cooler at CES
Three companies presented a proof‑of‑concept wine cooler refrigerated by a magnetocaloric heat pump at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the...
Americas: Food traceability measures gaining popularity among consumers, finds Organic Monitor
Growing consumer interest in food provenance and production methods is leading to a spike in traceability schemes, as Organic Monitor finds more certification schemes and...
World: IChemE urges efficient water management in food production
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is urging coordinated action to reduce the amount of hidden water used in food and drink production –...
Americas: Adding half an avocado to lunch helps to curb appetite, say researchers
A study suggests adding one-half of a fresh avocado to a lunch may have helped 26 healthy, overweight people feel more satisfied and reduced their...
Americas: Multi-Color Corporation acquires UK label company
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has acquired 100% of UK-based Multi Labels Ltd from January 5, 2015.
Multi Labels specializes in premium alcoholic beverage labels, especially for...
Americas: Chromatic Technologies launches sunlight-activated inks for beverage cans
Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) has introduced Sunlight Inks for decoration applications in the can manufacturing industry worldwide.
In August 2014, the company launched the inks...