Europe: EFSA says acrylamide in food is a public health concern
European Food Science Authority’s (EFSA's) Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) have reconfirmed previous evaluations that acrylamide in food potentially increases the risk of developing cancer for consumers in all age groups. This conclusion has not changed since the draft opinion was made available for an open public consultation in July 2014. It finds evidence from: - Animal studies show...
Americas: Chicago to hold dairy show in September
The International Dairy Show will be held in Chicago from September 15-18, 2015. It will feature the newest innovations in technology, packaging, ingredients and services for the dairy foods industry. Education sessions will offer solutions for the manufacturing process, as well as new product launches. The show has added a new Co-Packer Pavilion, increased the Distribution and Supply Chain Pavilion and Partner...
Europe: Domino launches digital cold foiling solution for secure labels
Domino's first digital cold foil solution is based around the proven Domino K600i digital print module. The solution uses the K600i to print a digital adhesive and create the image area prior to ultra violet-curing and delamination. Unlike some other ink jet systems that print metallic ink to provide a foil-like effect, the digital cold foil solution is based on real...
Europe: Ministers agrees on new organic regulation
European ministers at the AGRIFISH Council agreed on a general approach on the Commission proposal for a new organic regulation. An IFOAM EU delegation in Luxembourg witnessed a last minute amendment to ensure that organic farmers would not be punished by European Union (EU) legislation in future for contamination resulting from their conventional neighbors or the environment. “Today’s decision was an...
Europe: Flint Group’s system creates flat top dots for flexible packaging
Flint Group introduces nyloflex FTF Digital – an inherently flat top plate with special, textured surface for flexible packaging. The company says flat top dot and surface screening technologies provide high quality print results in flexo printing, but the reproduction still requires a complex prepress process and extensive plate making with additional steps and equipment. FTF stands for Flat Top Dot...
Europe: Mettler Toledo launches weight platforms
Mettler Toledo launches PBK9 and PFK9 weighing platforms for weighing processes in which quality is critical and tolerances need to be minimized. They are designed to notify the operator when recalibration or adjustments are necessary due to environmental changes. They have automated calibration with a built-in calibration weight and plug-in cables allow for easy maintenance. The platforms are suitable for areas with...
Asia Pacific: Vitafoods Asia to offer trends, perspectives, branding in the region
The fifth edition of Vitafoods Asia, an event on the nutraceutical, functional food and beverages, and dietary supplement industries in Asia, returns to Hong Kong from September 2 to 3, 2015. With more demand for healthy products, nutraceuticals and dietary supplements by health-conscious Asians, Food News International asks Chris Lee, portfolio director of Vitafoods, on what trade visitors can expect...
Europe: O-I designed bottle wins award in Milan show
The bottle developed by O-I for cachaça Yaguara recently won the WorldStar Award from the World Packaging Organization at the IPACK-IMA fair in Milan, Italy. It was among the 148 winners from 33 countries. Produced in O-I's plant at Soacha, Colombia, the Yaguara package was created in a design partnership between UK artist Brian Clarke and the O-I CovetT team. The design...
Europe: Cargill expands chocolate factory in Belgium
Cargill inaugurates its newly expanded chocolate facility in Mouscron, Belgium. The €35 million (US$39.65 million) investment doubles production capacity for a product range including dark and milk liquid chocolate, drops and chunks and lactose-free dark chocolate. The extension comprises additional production lines, storage tanks and warehouse space and is complemented by new social rooms for operators and office space. The new building...
Americas: Coveris acquires Mexican packaging company
Coveris Holdings has acquired Olefinas, an agricultural plastics company with operations in Guatemala and Mexico. Entering Latin America supports Coveris' initiative to providing packaging solutions for agricultural products. This is the second market Coveris has entered in the past six weeks, following the acquisition of Elldex, a flexible packaging company in New Zealand. Olefinas manufactures packaging solutions for agricultural products, including tree...