Europe: Industry players to address reducing salt, fat, sugar in food at Fi Reformulation Series in Amsterdam
In response to increasing consumer demand and proposed government legislation for lower levels of sodium, sugar and fat in food and drink, Barilla has spoken out about their main challenges with reformulation. "Our top challenge is to find appropriate technological solutions for salt, fat and sugar reduction that enable us to deliver the same product quality to the consumers" says...
Americas: Mettler Toledo introduces PROFINET IO interface option for weighing terminal
Mettler Toledo's IND780 weighing terminal can now interface with PROFINET IO, an automation standard, for seamless data exchange. The IND780 is a flexible terminal capable of supporting simple to complex stand-alone to integrated weighing and control applications. Now capable of communicating with PROFINET IO, the popular weighing terminal combines speed and performance with advanced communication options. This enables businesses to extend the...
Americas: Malaysia’s F&B exports to US records US$150M in Q1 2014
Malaysia Kitchen USA, a project under The Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), reports a record increase in exports of Malaysian food and beverage products into the US from January to April 2014 totaling nearly US$150 million. The US currently ranks as the fifth largest trading terminal for Malaysian food exports and ninth largest for Malaysian beverages, respectively. Malaysia's processed food...
Did You Know: How to test organic food for pesticides?
As the saying goes, “You are what you eat”. A high school student in the US recently took this saying to a whole new level, initiating a science project to test her favorite fruits for their pesticide content to really understand what she was actually eating. Just like with this astute teenager, there is a growing consciousness and desire among Asians...
Americas: MAXStick liner-free labels certified Bisphenol-free for food applications
Supplier of liner-free, removable adhesive, label products MAXStick Products says MAXStick is now qualified as Bisphenol-Free (BP-Free) for use in the food industry. Previously categorized as BP-A Free, MAXStick is now classified as 100% bisphenol-free. Bisphenols, most notably BP-A and BP-S, are chemical compounds found in some paper and plastic products. This qualification reflects the complete line of MAXStick Products which includes...
Europe: Premium German energy bars wrapped in Innovia Films’ compostable packaging film
German company Jäger und Sammler has chosen Innovia Films’ compostable flexible material, NatureFlex as the packaging for its range of premium energy bars. Founded earlier this year in Berlin by Janine König and Ivan Perez, Die Kraft des Urstromtals “The Force of the Glacial Valley” was set up to develop, produce and market energy food. The company name originates from the...
Americas: Cognex Corporation expands portfolio of 3D factory-floor solutions
Cognex Corporation introduces an expanded portfolio of three dimensional (3D) laser displacement sensors, an industrial vision controller, and 3D vision tools. The DS1050, DS1101, and DS1300 sensors address an unprecedented variety of 3D applications demanding high resolution and expanded measurement range. The DS1000 series comes bundled with the new Cognex VC5 vision controller to meet 3D requirements. The VC5 can control up to...
Asia Pacific: Tate & Lyle acquires Chinese polydextrose dietary fibre manufacturing facility
Tate & Lyle has opened its new polydextrose dietary fiber manufacturing facility in Nantong, Jiangsu Province, China. On 13 March 2014, Tate & Lyle announced it had signed an agreement to acquire the business and assets of Winway Biotechnology Nantong Co. Ltd, a producer of polydextrose fiber, subject to governmental approval. This transaction was completed on 1 August 2014. Tate & Lyle...
World: Cargill to buy ADM’s chocolate business in US, Europe
Cargill has agreed to purchase Archer Daniels Midland Company’s global chocolate business for US$440 million. “This acquisition is a major milestone in Cargill’s chocolate growth strategy and will help us better serve our customers in North America and Europe,” said Bryan Wurscher, president Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate North America. “It will bring together great people with a deep passion and commitment to...
Europe: Czech Republic corrugated board producer installs HP solution to digitally pre-print corrugated liners
Corrugated board producer based in the Czech Republic, Obaly Morava, has installed HP High-speed Inkjet Corrugated Packaging Solution to digitally pre-print high-quality corrugated liners and meet demand for faster time to market. The producer provides a range of corrugated products to the Czech Republic and surrounding markets, including up to nine-layer corrugated board and boxes. The company installed the press in...