Americas: Pack Expo gives back with scholarship program
The new Pack Expo scholarship program will provide US$30,000 annually to support the future packaging and processing workforce.
Each year, six US$5,000 scholarships will...
Americas: Danfoss launches pilot valves
Danfoss launches new range of pilot valves for industrial refrigeration for pressures up to 52 bar to support ammonia and carbon dioxide cascade solutions....
Americas: Nestlé mulls sale of US confectionery business
Nestlé is evaluating the future of its US confectionery business, including a potential sale.
The review covers the US market only and is expected to be completed by...
Americas: Tyson Foods expands distribution centre with US$59M
Tyson Foods invests US$59 million to expand its distribution center in Macon to include a 152,000 square foot addition to the existing facility.
The distribution...
Americas: Ovenable films passed temperature test
Smithers Pira has tested and approved ovenable films from TCL Packaging for ovenable food safety performance of up to 225°C.
The packaging is suitable for...
Americas: Sonoco expands ClearGuard packaging range
Sonoco expands its ClearGuard portfolio of flexible packaging to include pouches for liquid or more viscous products.
They can withstand the rigors of the hot...
Americas: Whey protein for sports bars
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed Nutrilac PB-8420, a whey protein that ensures protein bars retain an indulgent cohesive (chewy) texture for 12 months or...
Americas: Grain for making gluten-free beer
Beers made with Witkop teff grains may be a good alternative to traditionally brewed barley beers, reports Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Gluten-based sensitivities...
Americas: People eat most of their seafood in restaurants
Case shipments of shrimp, lobster, and other crustaceans shipped by broadline distributors to independent and small chain restaurants increased by nearly double-digits in...
Americas: Researcher says food distribution is key to cure malnutrition
Malnutrition’s triple burden of undernourishment, deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, and over nutrition impacts millions of people around the world.
Changes in the availability,...