Americas: Consumers confused about whole grain labels, finds survey
Whole grain labels on cereal, bread, and crackers are confusing to consumers and could cause them to make fewer healthy choices, according to the results of a study that tested whether people are able pick out the healthier, whole grain option based on food package labels. The study was led by researchers at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman...
Europe: FrieslandCampina Ingredients to boost lactoferrin capacity in the Netherlands
FrieslandCampina Ingredients plans to increase its lactoferrin production capacity in Veghel (Netherlands) by 60 mt in 2022 to enable growth in its early life nutrition and adult nutrition segments. Bringing its total capacity to 70 mt per annum, the expansion will make FrieslandCampina Ingredients the largest lactoferrin producer in the world. The company's lactoferrin is 96 percent pure...
Asia Pacific: Japan’s Toyochem releases high bio-based adhesive
Toyochem has developed a new pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) with a high bio-based content for use in packaging, labels and tapes. The bio-based content for the company’s Cyabine series of polyurethane adhesives recorded values up to 80%, while the Oribain series for acrylic adhesives up to 75%. Both series also include a removable PSA composition with 10% bio-based content, which...
Europe: Nestlé pumps effort into sustainable packaging moves
Nestlé is intensifying its actions to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics by one-third in the same period. Among its initiatives, the company is investing US$30 million to increase food-grade recycled plastics in the US, a refillable system for pet food in Chile and a recyclable paper...
Europe: Intertek, Roquette partner on shared audit program
Intertek and Roquette have released a shared audit program in France that allows food companies to evaluate the same supplier simultaneously through a third-party audit while maintaining the same level of quality and safety. This approach enables an expert to perform the audit, creates a tailored audit report, optimizes time in the process of an audit and adapt the solution...
Europe: Arla Foods releases organic micellar casein isolate for dairy products
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched an organic micellar casein isolate, helping manufacturers meet demand for organic, natural and functional protein products. It is extracted from milk using without the addition of acids. The protein maintains its chemical structure, allowing the creation of products that are as close to nature as possible. MicelPure contains at least 87% native protein made from certified...
Europe: Igus offers free software for robot tryout
Igus is offering a free and license-free software for the simulation and programming of all its robots to enable users to try out in advance which robot is best suited for their application. In the software there is a digital twin for all igus robots, which can be simulated and taught like the real robot. The robot control system is...
Americas: Bimbosan’s baby food packaging has 40% bio-based material, ProAmpac
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac is producing its first ProActive renewable products for the baby food market with Bimbosan’s newest premium baby formula, cereal supplements and paps. The flat-bottom form fill sealed bag, which utilizes 65% bio-based resin in the sealant layer, results in the total package being comprised of over 40% bio-based material. The cultivation of bio-resins utilizes carbon dioxide...
Americas: Navigation, social distancing measures with AGVs, JBT
JBT offers its Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) range to help companies save labor for higher value tasks and increase social distancing. The AGVs have an advanced navigation system that creates a virtual map of the surroundings in which it operates, allowing it to safety move around the working area. The systems have 2D and 3D cameras for safe positioning and...
Europe: Humble beginnings of ready meals, Huhtamaki
Seemingly designed for hurried 21st century lifestyles, pre-cooked convenience foods have had an enduring history. Forecasts predict that they’re here for the long run. Ready meals are essential for many modern households, where working professionals, families, and students are notoriously strapped for time. Convenient and available, ready meals are a safe and affordable alternative. It’s no surprise that the global...