Asia Pacific: Singapore-funded research finds squid sucker ring teeth can be used to make...
Squid tentacles are loaded with hundreds of suction cups, or suckers, and each sucker has a ring of razor-sharp “teeth” that help these predators latch...
Americas: Menasha’s facilities receive GMP certification
The American Institute of Baking (AIB) International has accredited Menasha’s preprint and packaging facilities located in the US with Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) audit...
Europe: Chopped tomatoes in cartons win packaging award
Portuguese brand Guloso’s chopped tomatoes in Tetra Recart packages have claimed the 2016 Distribution Master Product Award in the country by publication Distribuição hoje.
The...
Middle East: Salt of the Earth releases low sodium salt with umani
Salt of the Earth Ltd. launches its Umami-Essence Sea Salt ingredient for sauces to dramatically decrease sodium levels—in some formulations by up to 50%—while...
Asia Pacific: Kerry expands in China with acquisition
Kerry has completed the acquisition of the Jining Nature Group, a Chinese manufacturer of savory flavors, seasonings and prepared food products in the savory...
Americas: Potential for purple-produce containing products, report
Just 18% of Americans can name more than three types of purple fruits and vegetables, according to consumer research commissioned by Welch’s in 2016.
This...
Americas: Younger US consumers are eating more fresh food, finds analyst
The percent of all in-home eating occasions that include fresh foods, like fruit, vegetables, and dairy items, is almost back to levels seen 30...
Europe: AAK acquires Belgian bakery supplier
AAK has acquired the oils and fats business of CSM Benelux NV in Merksem, Belgium, which will be consolidated into AAK’s food ingredients division.
CSM...
Asia Pacific: Linx Printing expands distribution in region
Linx Printing Technologies extends agreements with existing distributors.
Following the success of DSI Energy in growing Linx’s presence in Indonesia, the company will be offering...
Americas: Frito-Lay covers 100M miles through CNG Fleet
Frito-Lay says its compressed natural gas (CNG) truck fleet logged more than 100 million miles driven on routes across the US.
The company first began...