Asia Pacific
Americas: Carotenoid levels in breast milk vary by country, diet, finds researcher
A Purdue University-led analysis of breast milk concludes that levels of health-promoting compounds known as carotenoids differ by country, with the US lagging behind...
Asia Pacific: Barry Callebaut, GarudaFood Group sign supply agreement in Indonesia
17Barry Callebaut Group will supply 10,000 tons of compound chocolate per year to GarudaFood’s biscuit factory in Gresik (Province of East Java), Indonesia.
Barry Callebaut...
Asia Pacific: Japanese Asahi Group uses 12 stretch blow molders from KHS Corpoplast
Providing the best product quality while acting sustainably is the motto of the Asahi Group from Japan, coupled with KHS Corpoplast stretch blow molding...
Americas, Asia Pacific: Engage young minds in the world of packaging, Amcor tells FNI
Amcor Rigid Plastics displayed design concepts from 26 fourth-graders as part of a six-week company-sponsored project last month.
Known as the 21st Century Global Cyber...
World: Cider demand grows with new products, finds report
An additional 640 million liters of cider will be consumed worldwide over the next five years, finds a Canadean report.
The total volume of the...
Asia Pacific: GualapackGroup buys two Chinese companies
The GualapackGroup has taken more stakes in two Chinese flexible packaging companies: Guangzhou Secure Packaging Co., Ltd. in Guangdong and Secure HY Packaging Co.,...
Asia Pacific: Zebra OneCare launched to support Zebra devices
Zebra Technologies Corporation launches Zebra OneCare, a portfolio of support services that maximize the uptime and availability of Zebra mobile computers, printers, barcode scanners,...
Asia Pacific: Crown Holdings opens slim can factory in Thailand
Crown Holdings has opened its second two-piece aluminum beverage can production line in Nong Khae, Thailand, which will produce 250ml slim cans in September...
Asia Pacific: Singapore, FAO partner on food, nutrition security
Singapore and FAO have signed an agreement to improve food and nutrition security in Southeast Asia, with a special focus on food safety and...
World: Natural flavors to grow ahead of synthetics, finds report
The global flavors market will reach US$15.2 billion by 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2015 to 2020, according...