Europe: Prebiotic chicory root fibres found to aid digestion, studies
Study results show that Beneo’s prebiotic chicory root fibres support digestive health by improving bowel regularity and softening stools, while being very well tolerated,...
Europe: NattoPharma’s Network receives research grant
NattoPharma’s International Research Network has received the ITN research grant from European Commission’s research program Horizon 2020.
Coordinated by Queen Mary University of London, other...
Europe: Mondi buys UK packaging company
Mondi Group has acquired 100% of the outstanding share capital of Excelsior Technologies Limited for £33 million (US$41.3 million), on a debt and cash-free...
Europe: Multivac displays inspection system at interpack 2017
Multivac Marking & Inspection will be showing the I 410, an inspection solution that is mounted on a separate transport conveyor at interpack 2017...
Americas/Europe: Glanbia acquires two companies for expansion
Glanbia is investing €181 million (US$194.69 million) to acquire Amazing Grass in the US and Body & Fit in the Netherlands.
On January 6, 2017,...
Europe: Avery Dennison releases sustainability labels
Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has created a new portfolio for customers to choose products that can help to make a positive environmental...
Europe: RPC company releases spill-free container
RPC Sæplast introduces a spill-resistant version of its 660L PE container, ideal for the handling of products suspended in liquid or semi-fluid matter.
The new...
Europe: Linpac helps create sushi packs for Spanish retailer
Linpac and Norway’s Leroy Seafood Group will produce a range of resource-efficient sushi convenience packs for Spanish retailer Mercadona.
Made from laminated polyethylene terephthalate (PET)...
Europe: Arla invests £37.5M in the UK
Arla Foods UK plans to invest approximately £37.5 million1 (US$47.52 million) in its UK sites and logistics in 2017, an increase of 51% from...
Europe: Coveris releases box for premium packaging
Coveris has developed Grab Box, a board and film hybrid, targeting premiumised and top tier product ranges.
Made from sustainably sourced lined board to produce...