Asia Pacific: Crown Holdings opens slim can factory in Thailand
Crown Holdings has opened its second two-piece aluminum beverage can production line in Nong Khae, Thailand, which will produce 250ml slim cans in September 2015. According to bevtec Asia 2015 organiser, the soft-drink market is rapidly increasing in Thailand, thanks to growing popularity among the country’s rapidly-urbanizing consumer base. At the same time, Canadean says Thai consumers are demanding smaller packaging...
Asia Pacific: Singapore, FAO partner on food, nutrition security
Singapore and FAO have signed an agreement to improve food and nutrition security in Southeast Asia, with a special focus on food safety and fisheries. This is the first agreement Singapore signed since it joined the Organization in 2013. Improving the health and safety of food, including street foods, and combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing are key areas in a...
Americas: Kraft Foods Group recalls product for possible metal pieces
Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner - due to the possibility that some boxes may contain small pieces of metal. The recalled product is limited to the 7.25-oz. size of the Original flavor of boxed dinner with the 'Best When...
World: Natural flavors to grow ahead of synthetics, finds report
The global flavors market will reach US$15.2 billion by 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% from 2015 to 2020, according to an Allied Market Research report. In 2014, the natural flavors segment took over the lead to hold the majority of share in terms of value. Strong demand for organic processed food and beverages remained the major...
Americas: Avian flu in US to cost nearly US$310M, says analyst
Losses in poultry production and related businesses due to avian influenza are estimated at US$309.9 million in Greater Minnesota, according to a newly released emergency economic impact analysis from University of Minnesota Extension. Using economic modeling, analysts determined that for every million dollars in direct losses, the estimated ripple effect leads to US$1.8 million in overall economic losses, including US$450,000...
Europe: More consumers understand the benefits of low glycemic nutrition, says Beneo
Consumers are increasingly aware of the benefits of low glycemic nutrition, according to a research commissioned by Beneo. Carried out in the UK, Germany and Spain the research sought to gauge consumer knowledge and attitudes towards carbohydrates, sugars and low glycemic foods, as well as their role in blood sugar management. The qualitative survey was conducted online with at least 30...
Asia Pacific: Algatechnologies to supply astaxanthin to Japan’s Fujifilm
Algatechnologies has signed a supply and long-term collaboration agreement with Fujifilm Corp. (Fujifilm) in Japan, for its AstaPure natural astaxanthin ingredients. Fujifilm recently took over Algatech’s major distributor in Japan and will promote astaxanthin raw materials. The company already has been using Algatech’s natural astaxanthin as the main active ingredient for its nutrition supplement and cosmetics product line Astalift. “We are proud...
Americas: Symrise buys North American beverage supplier
Symrise has signed an agreement to acquire natural beverage solutions supplier Flavor Infusion. With this investment, Symrise is gaining immediate access to the company’s knowledge and marketed products, as well as customers in the US. “The market for flavored waters, teas, sports and energy drinks is booming, especially in North America," said Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, CEO of Symrise AG. "Our latest acquisition...
Asia Pacific: Maggi Noodles are safe, says Nestlé India
Nestlé India has decided to take Maggi Noodles off the shelves nationwide in view of recent developments and concerns around the product that may contain lead, despite confirming that the product is safe. "Recent developments and growing concerns about the product have led to confusion for the consumer to such an extent that we have decided to take the product...
Europe: Hapa participates at Achema 2015
Hapa will exhibit its 'redcube plus', the printing module that can go from single to four spot colors, or CMYK at Achema 2015 from June 15-19 in Frankfurt, Germany. The Hapa 862 can be configured as top mounted, stand mounted and roll to roll. It merges with existing processes and integrates with enterprise resource planning and workflow. At the show, the system...