Europe: Bavaria awards Krones the OHRIS certificate for occupational safety
Krones has been awarded the Occupational Health and Risk Management System (OHRIS) certificate by the Bavarian state government for its commitment to occupational safety.
An...
Europe: Amcor Flexibles launches die-cut design
A lidding team has created Amcor Impact, a new design experience to improve shelf presence.
"Traditionally, die-cuts have needed to be embossed over the whole...
Europe: Krones’ lightweight bottle wins design award
Krones’ superlight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle wins the German Design Award 2015 in the packaging category.
The bottle is suitable for being filled with carbonated...
Europe: SIPA launches injection- compression- stretch-blow molding system in German show
SIPA has launched the XTREME Sincro, a preform compression molding system with a high-speed stretch-blow molding unit, at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg, Germany in November...
Europe: Unilever takes strides on sustainable, traceable palm oil
The Unilever Sustainable Palm Oil Progress Report 2014 highlighted significant steps forward in the traceability of palm oil from known sources.
It says while 58%...
Europe: Researchers study occurrence of fat bloom in chocolate products
While white flecks on sweets with a chocolate glaze are harmless, they are esthetically unappealing.
More than just improper storage can diminish the glossy sheen.
Researchers...
Europe: Innovia Films launches BOPP film that protects against mineral oil migration
Innovia Films has launched its first biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film that has been officially proven to provide up to 1.5 years protection from...
Europe: DSM, Kemin study confirms efficacy of eye-healthy ingredients
The regular intake of lutein and zeaxanthin can be beneficial for improving vision in young, healthy people, according to a study sponsored by DSM...
Europe: SEPPIC’s French plant receives RSPO certification
SEPPIC was awarded the Mass Balance supply chain certification for its main production site in Castres (France). This certification of compliance with the Round...
Europe: Amsterdam to hold Sustainable Foods Summit in June
The seventh edition of Sustainable Foods Summit will discuss approaches to reduce the environmental impact of food and beverages by using novel ingredients and green...