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Europe: Research finds the elderly feel helpless with retail packaging

Packaging on supermarket goods can leave ‘older’ consumers feeling powerless and vulnerable, according to a study carried out at the University of Portsmouth. Issues such...

Americas: Perforated conveyors reworked for pizza producer

A US-based pizza producer had been purchasing solid, endless, stainless steel metal conveyor belts from Belt Technologies. However, the belts were breaking and warping when...

World: The Coca-Cola Company invests in Nigeria’s Chi

Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement with Tropical General Investments Group (TGI Group) to acquire an initial minority equity shareholding in Nigeria's dairy and...

Asia Pacific: Lamb Weston company to make Lorain fries in China

Lamb Weston's TaiMei Potato Industry will help manufacture Lorain brand French fries for China-based American Lorain Corporation. In 2015, the Company decided to diversify and...

Europe: Oil producer opens center, nurtures youths

Avril opens an agro-industrial center in south-western France that integrates all its activities from raw grain to bottled oil. Worth €31 million (US$33.64 million), this...

Americas: ConAgra to use 100% cage-free eggs by 2025

ConAgra Foods says it will work toward a supply of 100% cage-free eggs in its US operations by 2025. "This decision is part of ConAgra’s...

Europe: Packaging system that keeps salad fresh debuts at show

Amerplast and PerfoTec will introduce AmerFresh, a new packaging system that enhances the shelf-life of fresh produce at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February...

Americas: Evolving, traditional drivers influence buying decisions, finds report

Taste, price and convenience are no longer the sole deciding factors when people buy food and beverages, according to a new study, from Deloitte,...

Americas: Quaker launches gluten free oatmeal

Quaker Gluten Free Oatmeal debuts in the US with three varieties: Quaker Quick 1-Minute Standard Oats (18 oz. canister) and Quaker Instant Oatmeal (single-serve...

Americas: Mondelez International to source 100% cage-free eggs in region by 2020

Mondelēz International says it will fully transition to using cage-free eggs in the US and Canada by 2020 and in Europe by 2025. This move...