Americas: Graphene-infused packaging blocks moisture, researchers say
04Plastic packaging might seem impenetrable — and sometimes nearly impossible to remove — but water molecules can still pass through.
This permeability to moisture can...
Americas: Men are most likely to grocery shop online, report
Men from ages 18-44 are found to form the majority of online grocery shoppers, according to a report by The NPD Group.
It states Amazon...
Europe: Improving fraud resilience
Fraud has a financial cost, undermines customer and consumer confidence, and in the most serious cases, can damage consumers’ health and well-being.
Fraud is harmful,...
Americas: Hops could help reduce breast cancer risk, researchers say
Hops, the flower cones used in beer-making, are also found in dietary supplements designed to help treat post-menopausal symptoms and other conditions.
Scientists are...
Asia Pacific: Chinaplas 2017 exhibitors display lightweight, green solutions
Lightweight plastic packaging requires less resin in the extrusion molding process, which is not only environmentally friendly, but also able to effectively reduce the...
Europe: Tetra Pak releases Coconut Handbook online
With growing global demand for coconut-based products, Tetra Pak has launched an online version of its Coconut Handbook.
Providing an in-depth guide to the entire...
Europe: Health snacks are gaining ground, says report
The snacking market is being revolutionised by a consumer backlash against sugar, salt and artificial ingredients, as well as changing lifestyle and personal wellbeing,...
Americas: Palsgaard ahead of CO2-neutrality goal in Mexico
Palsgaard's Mexican branch celebrated having achieved carbon dioxide (CO2)-neutrality in 2016 recently.
In 2016, the company achieved CO2-neutrality at its headquarters and largest production site...
Europe: UK consumers drink more added value milk, says Arla
Added value milk products by Arla Foods UK has successfully added £95 million (US$119.56 million) in value to the category in 2016, with 1.5...
Europe: DSM releases cultures to reduce food waste in dairy
DSM launches the DelvoGuard cultures for producers who are looking for clean label solutions to reduce dairy losses and to increase the shelf life...