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...