Europe: H.B. Fuller releases adhesive that removes PSA labels on returnable bottles
H.B. Fuller has launched a new water-based pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) FulltakT SE 8301.
Formulated using proprietary polymer technology, it helps beverage producers efficiently remove...
Europe: Romanian bottler installs Sidel’s cost-saving blow molder
Rio Bucovina, the Romanian producer and distributor of natural mineral waters and soft drinks, recently reduced energy usage by up to 47% by installing...
Europe: Milliken shows plastic packaging solutions at German show
Milliken will display UltraClear PP for thermoformed food packaging at FachPack 2015 in Nurnberg, Germany, from September 29 – October 1.
The company will showcase...
Europe: Treofan releases film for in-mold labeling
Biaxially oriented polypropylene specialist Treofan features an innovative surface that enables stable fusing of thermoforming and label film at comparatively low temperatures and pressures,...
Europe: UK consumers found to have low awareness of acrylamide risk, finds FSA report
The levels of acrylamide that people consume are usually estimated using dietary survey data and laboratory-cooked samples.
These often fail to fully take account of...
Europe: Ensinger stock shapes replace metal parts in food factories
Ensinger has launched TECAPET semi-crystalline polyester stock shapes to replace metal parts in food industry applications.
They exhibit excellent wear and chemical resistance, good mechanical...
Europe: Zenith Springboard to facilitate start-up growth
Zenith International opens Zenith Springboard, an advisory service to accelerate the growth of food and drink brand start-ups.
The service will focus provide commercial and...
Europe: EFSA updates claim guidance for clarity
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its advice for applicants seeking approval of health claims made on food products.
As well as revising...
World: More are scrutinizing artificial colors, finds survey
Women and men from all around the world are becoming increasingly sensitive towards products they consider unnatural.
Additives such as artificial colors and flavors have...
Europe: Early peanut consumption will offer lasting protection, finds study
The benefits of regularly consuming peanut-containing foods early in life to prevent the development of peanut allergy persist even after stopping peanut consumption for...