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Whey protein coating aims for eco-friendly benefits in multilayer packaging

BioBoard will use protein-rich food by-products to replace plastic coating for paper and board

A whey protein coating is being developed as part of an EU project to replace existing polyethylene (PE) or petrochemical plastic coatings in multilayer packaging and enhance recyclability.

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Research group alliance aims to strengthen global production

UK-based research groups Campden BRI and CABI have teamed up to consistent scientific support covering the entire food and drink supply chain as the world’s population continues to increase.

Plastic packaging set for further price increases

The latest European packaging manufacturer to announce it would be passing on raw material cost increases is UK company Paccor, which makes rigid plastic food packaging.

Dispatches from IFFA 2013

G.Mondini and Digi Europe aim to cut label waste

G.Mondini and Digi Europe have collaborated to launch an integrated weigh station with a coding system that allows printing directly onto film on the top of the tray, eliminating the need for labels and the cost of dispersing unwanted backing paper.

Trion exhaust system cleans air in food processing environments

The Grease Viper, an industrial air cleaner from NC-based Trion Indoor Air Quality, removes grease, smoke, odor and other emissions from the air in industry cooking environments.

Global Industry News

Food manufacturers get pensions lifeline from FoodManufacture.co.uk

By Michael Stones

Food companies struggling to address deficits in their pension funds have been thrown a lifeline by the government appointed watch-dog that oversees company pension schemes.

Horsemeat webinar

Four ways horsemeat crisis will benefit UK food industry from FoodManufacture.co.uk

By Mike Stones

The horsemeat crisis is bringing four benefits to the UK food industry, despite all the adverse publicity that followed in its wake, said speakers at Food Manufacture’s webinar – Horsemeat, learning the lessons of an avoidable crisis – held yesterday (May 16).

EFSA finds flavouring substance safety concern from FoodNavigator.com

By Caroline Scott-Thomas+

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found that a flavouring compound used to give a burnt, nutty flavour to confectionery, baked goods and some savoury products is a safety concern for human health.