Americas: Tetra Pak uses bio-based plastic for carton packaging in Brazil
Tetra Pak says all of the packages it produces in Brazil are now using bio-based low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Combined with paperboard, the use of bio-based LDPE made from sugar cane increases the content of materials from renewable sources to as much as 82% in aTetra Brik Aseptic 1000 ml Base package. In February 2014, Coca-Cola Brazil used the new packages for...
Americas: Entries open for the annual Label Industry Global Awards
The search is now on to find the label sector’s finest, as entries open for the 11th annual Label Industry Global Awards. This awards program celebrates excellence and achievement across the label printing industry and recognizes those individuals and companies at the top of their game. Winning entries from participating converters/printers and label industry suppliers will be acknowledged September 9, 2014...
Europe: BASF implements measures in Nutrition & Health division for competitiveness
BASF is implementing a series of measures within the Nutrition & Health division to strengthen the competitiveness of its Performance Products segment. The division bundles BASF’s products and solutions for human and animal nutrition, the flavor and fragrance industry as well as the pharmaceutical industry. The company is adjusting its product portfolio in order to better meet changing consumer needs and...
Europe: Chr. Hansen creates web-based platform to discuss on camel milk products
Chr. Hansen launches a camel forum on social networking site LinkedIn. The initiative comes after a corporate social responsibility project in 2012 by the company and Kenyan-based Oleleshwa Enterprises Ltd to improve the living conditions of small-scale camel owners. The project focused on the development of basic knowledge about camel cheese production to enable camel owners to produce camel cheese for...
Asia Pacific: Printing, labeling shows conclude in China
The 21st Printing South China and Sino-Label 2014 have reported a successful close at Guangzhou, China on March 5, 2014. Organised by Hong Kong-based Adsale, the three-day printing, labeling and packaging events occupied 90,000 sqm of exhibition area with 1,200 exhibitors and more than 63,000 visitors. While Printing South China is held annually for the global printing business, Sino-Label 2014 offers...
Asia Pacific: Linx opens headquarters in China
Linx Printing Technologies has opened its headquarters to provide sales and service to its growing customer base in Shanghai, China on April 17, 2014. The office will promote, support and supply Linx’s range of coding technologies including continuous ink jet, thermal ink jet and laser, enabling the company to provide a fast response, and building on its established reputation for...
Asia Pacific: Ovodan Foods celebrates 10 years in China
The Ovodan Foods egg product facility located outside of Shanghai, China celebrated its 10th year in the country with local official dignitaries, as well as both the Dutch and Danish Consul Generals. Inaugurated in March 2005, the company is part of Sanovo. “In its short life, Ovodan has received numerous awards, including the International Egg Commission 2008 award – Global Egg...
Europe: INX International to focus on ink technology advancements at METPACK Conference
INX International Ink Co. will showcase four advanced inks for two- and three-piece metal decorating at the METPACK Conference from May 6-10, 2014 at Essen, Germany. The company will display the AP Retort II and AP LoVoc inks for two-piece printing, as well as the TP Plus and TP UV Plus Process Colors for three-piece flat sheet metal decorating. AP Retort...
Americas: tna acquires FOODesign to broaden food processing offer
tna has acquired FOODesign, which the latter provides design, installation and service for total food processing plants. Located in Oregon, US, FOODesign offers fryers and cookers, including kettle batch and continuous fryers, as well as baking and toasting ovens, and specialty roasting equipment to the food industry. These systems are suitable for use across a wide variety of applications including meat,...
Asia Pacific: Study finds acrylamide, aluminum levels in foods of concern, says FSANZ
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released the first phase of the 24th Australian Total Diet Study (ATDS) that looked at Australian consumers’ dietary exposure to acrylamide and aluminum. FSANZ CEO Steve McCutcheon said levels of acrylamide in Australian foods and beverages were generally comparable, or lower than those observed internationally. “However, the estimated dietary exposure remains in the range...