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The increasing demand for minimally processed food with high nutritional value is creating challenges for food manufacturers in terms of shelf life and in this series, FoodProductionDaily.com examines some current trends in relation to mild heat treatments, barrier coatings, light damage inhibition methods and predictive modelling that can ensure stability and often extension of shelf life for food and drink products.
EU project aims to combine active and intelligent packaging
An EU project is aiming to use active packaging to improve barrier properties and intelligent packaging to give consumers more product quality information.
Citral beats oregano as antimicrobial agent in active packaging
Using citral is better than oregano essential oil (OEO) as an active agent on ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) coated polypropylene (PP) film at reducing microorganisms on salad, according to research.
Emco files patent for active oxygen scavenging system
Emco Packaging has filed a patent for an active oxygen scavenging system for use in the headspace of bottles, sachets and cartons for liquid foods and beverages.
Avure targets all-round HPP services
Bringing a successful high pressure processing (HPP) product to market is much more than just buying a piece of equipment, according to Avure.
Researchers create novel humidity regulating films to stop water vapour condensation
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have created humidity regulating films incorporating salts that absorb water vapour leading to extended shelf life and better product appeal.
Edible coatings can extend fruit shelf life, say researchers
A research project in Pakistan has successfully extended the shelf life of different fruits by applying various types of edible coating materials.
Bespoke wash can extend fresh food shelf life – German firm
German company Food Freshly has begun offering processors a bespoke formula wash for fresh foodstuffs that it claims will keep them germ free and extend their shelf life.
Dole claims its banana packaging extends shelf life by nearly a week
Dole Fresh Fruit has launched banana packaging that it claims can keep the fruit fresher for up to six days longer.
Asda hopes time is ripe for avocado 'traffic light' packaging
UK supermarket chain Asda hopes that its new 'traffic light' colour coded packaging system will ensure customers always pick avocadoes off retail shelves at the correct level of ripeness.
Sirane claims new corn-based packaging film doubles brassica shelf life
UK-based packaging manufacturer Sirane claims its bio-based food wrapping can double the shelf-life of ‘notoriously problematic’ brassicas.
JV for antimicrobial packaging coatings that could extend shelf life by ‘months’
Oplon has partnered with Reynolds Group to create antimicrobial coatings for their packaging which could extend shelf life of products by months and will be commercially available within the next two years.
Packaging system extends shelf life of produce, claims Sonoco
Sonoco has unveiled a tray which is part of a system that they claim will increase the shelf life for fresh-cut produce.
Grow Green Industries develops all-natural food sanitizer and preservative
Food safety and shelf-life enhancing products with no special processing requirements will be unveiled at trade-show IFT next month, according to the US-based developer.
Cassava starch coatings can increase strawberry shelf life 33% - study
Brazilian researchers have found that cassava starch-based edible coatings can boost shelf life in fresh strawberries from nine to 12 days.
'Breakthrough' barrier technology sees APPE target new applications
APPE is targeting new application areas for its novel oxygen-scavenging barrier system marketed under the the ActivSeal brand, the company revealed to BeverageDaily.com in an exclusive interview at Brau Beviale 2011 in Germany.
KHS claims beer stabilisation boon for smaller brewers
KHS claims its new Innopro ECOStab beer stabilisation machine will help brewers of all sizes achieve longer shelf lives for beer, and reduce costs as well as processing times.
Glass won't disappear, but novel jam 'cup' will win market share: EDV
Spanish firm EDV Packaging claims its new 'high barrier' plastic cup for fruit spreads provides an alternative to glass for food firms, although it can't compete on price quite yet.
'Revolutionary' food freshness label will transform industry, developer claims
A patent-protected traffic-light style food freshness label is set to revolutionise the UK food industry on its retail launch in early 2012, and will help tackle the nation's £12bn food waste problem.
Radical cryogenic food freezing research starts
A ground-breaking new UK-led research project will investigate the potential for cryogenic and electromagnetic freezing and chilling technologies for food processing applications.
Top food firms interested in novel food freshness label, entrepreneur
A Scottish entrepreneur claims that two top food manufacturers and a major supermarket have shown interest in licensing an innovative colour-changing label that tells consumers how fresh their food is, which could be used on products within 12 months.
New guide eases challenges of challenge testing
Demand for shelf-life evaluation procedures such as challenge testing is on the up as food processors come under increasing regulatory and financial pressure to ensure safety and minimise waste, said Campden BRI.
Marketing trends force brands to consider light damage
The latest trends in beverage and dairy are forcing companies to consider the potentially damaging effects of light on product quality.
Fraunhofer develops nano-thin coating to enhance shelf life
A breakthrough technology that coats polymer films with an ultra-thin clear barrier layer to enhance product shelf-life has been unveiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology.
CO2 process could herald new dawn for heat sensitive liquids
Carbon dioxide (CO2) under pressure could rise to the top in terms of alternatives to conventional heat treatments for liquids but must be used in unison with stress inducers such as modified atmosphere packaging and lower pH to render microbes ineffective and extend shelf life, claim researchers.
Food processors are under increasing pressure not only to be leaner but also to be greener. In this series, we look at environmental management systems, how computer modelling can cut energy bills, ways to cut water usage by almost a third as well as the feasibility of recycling waste into energy.
O-I expands alliance with Emhart Glass
O-I has expanded its strategic alliance with Emhart Glass to supply glass forming machines and parts to all their plants from Q2 this year.
Sealed Air targets savings in organisational restructure
Sealed Air has announced a program aimed at annual savings of $80m by the end of 2015 but said impact this year would be “minimal”.
PLM part of holistic approach for industry
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is still emerging in food and beverage with growth expected as more firms take a holistic approach, according to the president of CIMdata.
Toppan builds “mother factory” to focus on flexible packaging
Toppan Printing Co., is investing 27bn Yen (US$292m) in what it described as the “mother factory” in Japan in anticipation of flexible packaging growth overseas.
Ball Corporation to close Illinois site
Ball Corporation is to close a food and aerosol packaging manufacturing facility with the loss of 245 jobs by the end of the year.
Nampak to boost beverage business with investment
Nampak is to invest in equipment to boost its bottle and can producing business to meet growing market demand.
Netzsch does the Rumba to optimise chocolate processing
Netzsch has claimed that it offers an energy efficient chocolate production process as its grinding and liquid-conching processes run simultaneously in different equipment.
Crown reviewing UK plant after decline in food packaging sales
Crown Food Europe has launched a consultation process with staff at its Worcester, UK site due to declining food packaging sales.
Bühler invests in optical sorting at new centre
Bühler Sortex has invested in the latest optical sorting technology as part of the facilities at the customer service centre it plans to open on February 25 in East London.
‘That’s intralogistics’: Krones secures stake in specialist Klug
German beverage filling and packaging giant Krones has bought a 26% stake in German intralogistical supplier Klug, and says it will stop supplying such solutions through its loss-making in-house business.
Operational Efficiency 2012: Free Access To Today's First Ever Dedicated Online Event!
Register now for free access to today's first ever online event devoted to Operational Efficiency in food and beverage processing, organized by FoodProductionDaily.com and William Reed Business Media.
Breakthrough CIP cleaning tech ‘more progressive than prog rock’: Radical Waters
Carla Fiford, of Radical Waters, tells Ben Bouckley at InterBev 2012 why Electro Chemical Activation (ECA) is a ‘breakthrough’ cleaning technology that brings beverage bottlers cost and sustainability benefits.
Kraft files patent for flexible chocolate depositor
Cadbury UK and Kraft Foods R&D in the US have filed a patent application for an improved chocolate depositor that the companies claim allows manufacturers to better meet output demands and cope with new formulations.
Ardagh invests in European food can line
Ardagh has invested €10m in a two piece drawn, walled and ironed (DWI) food can line in the Czech Republic.
Linpac invests in plants and packaging
Linpac Packaging is investing an extra €3m in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) extrusion and automation at Ritterhude, Bremen, on top of €6m in the past two years spent there and at Beeskow, Brandenburg.
New heat recovery system saves money: WP Green
Bakery firms can cut costs with a new system that reuses hot gases emitted from ovens to heat and make water for an entire production facility, head of WP Green says.
ConAgra Foods fined for wastewater permit violation
A ConAgra processing plant has been fined $1,625 for exceeding the limit for disposal of nitrate.
BASF to shut two EPS plants in Asia
BASF is to shut two sites in Asia by the end of the year, citing overcapacity and low margins.
Dry Lube predicts sustainable revolution for dry lubrication
Dry Lube says that one barrier to de facto use of dry lubrication technology for glass packaging lines is wariness among site engineers following imperfect past trials using rival products.
Sonoco third quarter earnings outlook hit by maintenance problems
Sonoco has lowered its earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2012 due to unscheduled downtime and lower than anticipated volumes.
Totally Green receives $20m to simplify food composting
Totally Green has partnered with York Plains Investment Corp. to support their aim of diverting food processing waste from landfill.
Tetra Pak expands industrial performance business
Tetra Pak has acquired a Brazilian control systems specialist to strengthen their manufacturing monitoring technology.
Coke plans to roll-out 'first of its kind' water recovery system from 2013
The Coca-Cola Company has developed and tested a ‘first of its kind’ beverage process water recovery system that it says could save up to 100bn litres per year if adopted across its bottling network.
Quail meat processor hit with almost $100,000 of proposed fines
Quail International was cited for 23 violations totalling more than US$92,000 (€75,000) by the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Industry consolidating in terms of machinery purchases - PMMI report
Industry is focussing on current rather than new vendors and rebuilt packaging machinery, according to a report from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI).
Spartech Corporation to upgrade US plant but close Canadian site
Spartech Corporation has announced it will upgrade its food packaging manufacturing facility in Indiana later this year but will close a plant in Canada by 2013.
FoodDrinkEurope sets out sustainability initiatives up to 2030
FoodDrinkEurope has launched a report outlining its goals to move towards more sustainable food and drink production by 2030.
Day Two: Relive Anuga FoodTec 2012 in pictures
Relive the best of the action from day two of the major processing and packaging show ongoing in Cologne, Germany this week.
Electron beam ‘breakthrough’ sees Tetra Pak hit carton hyperspeed at Anuga
Tetra Pak has unveiled what it claims is the world’s fastest carton filling machine – over 11 units per second – and says the concept was only realisable due to the launch of new eBeam non-contact and dry sterilisation technology.
Multivac launches stand-alone end-of-line conveyor systems
Multivac has unveiled two stand-alone conveyor systems with adjustable lanes and speeds that can be retrofitted to thermoforming packaging machines.
Tetra Pak’s production doubles at factory in China ‘due to demand’.
Tetra Pak say a new production line at one its plants in China will boost output to 20bn liquid dairy cartons annually to ‘keep up with market demand’.
Novel dairy waste disposal process offers significant savings on anaerobic digestion, UK firm
Lindhurst Engineering has successfully tested microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology to help dairy processors dispose of waste streams and generate energy, and MD Martin Rigley told Dairy Reporter.com that an installation could cost 75% less than its anaerobic digestion equivalent.
New production line will save time and cut costs - Nampak
Nampak claims that newly installed printing technology will reduce food packaging production costs and shorten delivery times by up to eight weeks.
Coke takes Turkish delight in potential for 'built-in' sustainability
The Coca-Cola Company says that it has opportunities to build sustainability in to its plants in the emerging markets such as Turkey, through integration of best practice and the latest, most efficient technology.
Processors could reap benefits from new UK anaerobic digestion plant
Food producers can cut costs and boost environmental credentials by recycling food waste at a new anaerobic digestion plant in Wiltshire, UK, according to the firm behind the facility.
Miracle metal could usher in food safety revolution, scientist
Copper could usher in a food safety revolution within processing plants, according to the author of a new study that revealed the metal’s impressive ability to kill deadly E.coli pathogens.
State-of-the-art serrated plastic pipe cleaning tech unveiled by Arla
The UK arm of Scandinavian based dairy giant Arla has installed a new ‘state of the art’ pipe cleaning technology at its creamery in Stourton that it says will help it reduce product waste and save water.
Ultrasonic clean for baking tins can cut lifetime costs – Caresonic
Ultrasonic cleaning machines for baking tins can produce better results faster and reduce long-term costs compared to high spray washing, according to UK based technology firm Caresonic.
Krones chairman presents ‘ultra compact’ bottle washer
Krones has launched what it describes as an ‘ultra compact’ single-end bottle washer designed specifically for beverage manufacturers with small to medium outputs.
Line performance analysis means a ‘win of money’ for producers, Krones
German engineering giant Krones is at the forefront of IT solutions to allow close line performace analysis to help beverage manufacturers avoid downtime, and the firm’s IT solutions sales manager Timo Frankl told BeverageDaily.com and FoodProductionDaily.com that the company’s solutions ensured efficient production and a ‘win of money’.
Eco friendly methane trucks optimise supply chain for Nestle
Nestle UK has scooped an award for its use of methane trucks that has reduced CO2 emissions by 14% compared to diesel trucks with further potential to slash emissions in half.
Developing world 'grid reliability' issues speed effluent energy uptake, General Electric
Worldwide beverage industry uptake of effluent energy generation solutions depends on the cost of local power, while grid reliability problems are also encouraging uptake in the developing world.
‘Next generation’ bottling system will slash costs, claims KHS
KHS has launched a new filling system that it claims will increase product safety for consumers and effect cost reductions via simpler cleaning and maintenance.
Favourable tax changes boost Finnish can boom, Rexam
Positive changes to the Finnish tax regime have encouraged a rapid transition from bottled to can beer in the country, according to consumer packaging giant Rexam.
EMS offers food processors benefits and challenges
Environmental management systems (EMS) can be a good tool for food processors looking to achieve the twin goals of improved productivity and corporate responsibility.
Should anaerobic digestion plants be on the menu for food processors?
The financial and eco-benefits of investing in anaerobic digestion (AD) technology to generate energy from food waste is something that all processors should be considering, said InSource Energy.
Consultant reveals the secrets behind water efficiency
Food and drink processors can achieve savings of up to 30 per cent on their water and effluent bills without even having to resort to major capital investments.
Computer modelled heat recovery could slash processors' energy bills
In the first part of a special edition on plant efficiency, we look at the results of a recently published Australian project, which found that a combination of computer modelling and dehydrator redesign can cut energy bills in half in dried fruit manufacture.
In this special series looking at potential routes for food and plant contaminants, FoodProductionDaily.com looks at the main causes of Listeria contamination in cheese plants as well as whole room disinfection methods, design errors that are resulting in equipment being vulnerable to pathogen attachment; and the impact of regulation on antimicrobial packaging.
Symphony tackles threat of antibiotic-resistant bugs
Symphony Environmental Technologies has developed anti-bacterial and anti-fungal formulations which can be put into plastic products during manufacturing, claiming it will help prevent the spread of infection.
Coke admits Atlanta city may seek wastewater damages
The Coca-Cola Company revealed yesterday that City of Atlanta regulatory authorities may seek monetary or other sanctions against it due to potential inaccuracies in wastewater reports submitted by its Atlanta syrup plant.
Listeria genome map will quicken food industry outbreak response: Genome Canada
Canada is backing a CAD $600,000 project to map the genome of Listeria and develop faster testing methods that will allow the industry to respond more quickly to food safety investigations.
Scathing government report questions FDA food recall data reliability
A hard-hitting government report says the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs to publicise its food safety recall procedures, and that is unclear how accurate the agency’s food recall data is.
Antimicrobial packaging helps in meat fight listeria - study
Anitmicrobial packaging can help food manufacturers in the battle against listeria in ready-to-eat meat products, according to a new scientific study.
Dioxin dietary exposure falls in Europe: EFSA report
A new EFSA report says that dietary exposure to dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), toxic chemicals that accumulate in the food chain, has decreased across Europe in recent years.
No deadly Legionnaires' link to distillery co-owned by Diageo and The Edrington Group
North British Distillery has come out fighting after being cited by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for alleged failures to adequately control the legionella risk posed by a cooling tower, as the executive investigates a deadly 'legion fever' outbreak in Edinburgh.
Stop monsters in their tracks with our 'unique' food safety technology: Swedish firm
Sven Bodell, president, Food Radar Systems, told Ben Bouckley that the firm's unique microwave technology was the only show in town to detect previously invisible foreign bodies in pumpable foods, and that the system might also appeal to producers of beverages with pulp or other pieces in.
Day Two: Relive Anuga FoodTec 2012 in pictures
Relive the best of the action from day two of the major processing and packaging show ongoing in Cologne, Germany this week.
Novel dairy waste disposal process offers significant savings on anaerobic digestion, UK firm
Lindhurst Engineering has successfully tested microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology to help dairy processors dispose of waste streams and generate energy, and MD Martin Rigley told Dairy Reporter.com that an installation could cost 75% less than its anaerobic digestion equivalent.
Something is rotten in the state of Indian gelatine controls, FVO audit suggests
The European Commission (EC) has released a scathing audit report on the Indian gelatine industry, and said its visit late last year revealed“very little progress" since the last mission in 2008 regarding improving substandard legislative and safety controls for exports.
Miracle metal could usher in food safety revolution, scientist
Copper could usher in a food safety revolution within processing plants, according to the author of a new study that revealed the metal’s impressive ability to kill deadly E.coli pathogens.
Consumers need advice update on potential killer toxoplasmosis, ACMSF
The UK Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Advisory Committee of the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) is seeking stakeholder views on its draft report relating to toxoplasma in the food chain.
Tainted milk and website prompt Mengniu share slide
Shares in China's largest dairy producer Mengniu Dairy Co.slumped at the end of last year, following a new scandal over milk tainted with a cancer-causing chemical and a violation of the firm's website by hackers who claimed it was "doing harm to its own people".
Fraunhofer develops x-ray alternative for food inspection
Researchers have developed technology using millimeter waves that could allow food manufacturers to examine finished products through packaging and give advantages over x-ray detection, the current preferred method.
New DEHP water limit will not cost consumers: FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) insists its new maximum allowable levels for the chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) in bottled water will not raise costs for consumers.
Active and intelligent packaging regs - evolution and innovation
New active and intelligent packaging rules and guidelines introduced last year across Europe should bring much-needed clarity to the sector and pave the way for innovation, said one expert as he set out how the system could work in practice.
Poor equipment design compromising food safety, EHEDG
Misinterpretation of fundamental criteria for the hygienic design of equipment by designers is resulting in incorrect installation of parts such as valves and sensors at the initial design stage of new food processing equipment and leaves processors exposed to contaminant threats, claims the EHEDG.
Ozone and vapour proving to be best in class for food pathogens
New research from the UK shows that whole room disinfection techniques are more effective that traditional chemical fogging, and while take up by food processors is relatively low, suppliers claim demand will accelerate based on industry recognition of the need to innovate to tackle new microbe strains and other food safety challenges.
Plant design and personal hygiene crucial to reducing listeria risk
Cheese contamination has hit the headlines in recent weeks after Austrian authorities linked seven listerioisis deaths to Prolactal cheese. In light of this news, food safety expert Dr. Eleftherios H. Drosinos explains how risk of contamination from Listeria monocytogenes can be minimised in cheese processing.
FoodProductionDaily.com's four part series on sustainable packaging lifts the lid on topics such as the search for a global defintion of the term; a weighing up of the pros and cons of source materials and their impact on product integrity; we analyse whether downgauging has had its day, and we also figure out how influential 'green' packaging is on a consumer's purchasing choices.
Novelis develops 90% recycled aluminium for beverage cans
Novelis has developed aluminium sheet with 90% recycled content enabling beverage can manufacturers the ability to have a product made of 70% recycled material.
Biome investigates lignin for bioplastics
Biome Bioplastics is leading a consortium investigating whether a waste product of the pulp and paper industry can be used in bioplastics.
By-product of red meat industry to be used in bioplastics
A New Zealand-based biopolymers company is using by-products from the red meat and poultry industry to create bioplastics.
Ultra lightweight Beck’s bottle retains original strength: Ardagh Group
Ardagh Group says its new ‘ultra lightweight’ 275ml beer bottle produced for Anheuser Busch InBev brand Beck’s weighs 11% less than the original while retaining the same container strength.
Market failures threaten PET recycling, says Plastics Recyclers Europe
Plastics Recyclers Europe has called for more polyethylene terephthalate (PET) to be collected to make use of industry resources.
EU algae project aims to make a SPLASH
An EU research project is aiming to ‘milk’ algae to develop polymers from algae sugars and hydrocarbons for use in end markets such as packaging.
Dow and Mitsui postpone manufacturing of biopolymers from sugar cane
Dow and Mitsui have postponed phase two of their joint venture to build a production unit to manufacture biopolymers for packaging from sugar cane-derived ethanol.
US paper-based packaging plans issued for comment
Public comments are being invited on a research proposal covering four types of paper and paper-based packaging aimed at maintaining and expanding the products’ markets.
Top brands favor bag-in-box dispensing savings – Xylem
Peter Wright from beverage dispensing expert Xylem tells Ben Bouckley at Brau Beviale why leading wine and beer brand owners such as Diageo increasingly favor on premise bag-in-box dispensing.
P&G files patent for eco-friendly package invention
Procter and Gamble (P&G) has filed a patent for its invention of a flexible barrier package with a sealant that contains biobased content of about 85%.
GEA claims cold-filling first with aseptic system
GEA Procomac tells BeverageDaily.com why its new aseptic dual filling system to bottle still beverages with pulps, fibers, fruits or cereals benefits product taste and allows clients to use less PET than with hot filling machines.
Pack Expo 2012, Chicago in Pictures: Taking the 'Windy City's' Packaging Pulse
The lights go up, the show floor starts buzzing...Relive the packaging thrills and spills from Pack Expo 2012 in Chicago, in pictures. Here are BeverageDaily.com's highlights, from city Chicago skyline to Sealed Air and KHS.
‘Revolutionary’ aseptic spout for drinks pouches suits ‘on the go’ consumers – IPN
Luis De La Mora from Innovative Packaging Network (IPN) tells Ben Bouckley why he believes his firm’s new ‘non spill’ aseptic spout for beverage pouches, Clean Valve, can help the format steal share from cans, cartons and PET bottles.
Sonoco targets rising natural foods niche with new sustainable paperboard
Bill Sommer from Sonoco explains how food and beverage manufacturers can save money and offer sustainable packaging by using the firm’s new Ecotect paperboard, in this podcast recorded at Pack Expo in Chicago.
Green additives could improve environmental profile of thermoplastic
Researchers have found green additives can improve the environmental profile of thermoplastic packaging materials and reduce oxygen transmission.
Flax fibres could be used in food packaging - researchers
Researchers in New Zealand have discovered potential anti-fungal properties in harakeke, or native flax, that could see the fibres used in food packaging but admitted more funding is need to continue the research.
FKuR expands in green polyethylene
Plastics producer and supplier FKuR has launched polyethylene (PE) biopolymers for manufacturers seeking a green alternative to traditional materials.
Solegear partners with NRC to develop bioplastic technology
Solegear Bioplastic has partnered with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to develop new bioplastic technology and muted the first product will be commercialized by the first quarter of 2013.
Bioplastics guidance document a forward step, claims industry
A guidance document aimed at safeguarding communication along the bioplastic chain has been hailed as a ‘step in the right direction’ from two firms involved in the industry.
Trade body attempts to clean up bioplastic communication
European Bioplastics have published a document today in response to what they describe as “widespread greenwashing” in the industry.
Investment will see WikiCells edible food packaging ready by 2013, claims developer
WikiCells, a food packaging technology that could eliminate the need for plastic containers, has secured a $10m investment to launch its product next year.
Waste oil could be used as starting material in bioplastics, say researchers
Researchers have found waste cooking oil could be used as a starting material in the production of bioplastics to produce a higher yield at a cheaper price.
Tetra Pak cartons face fight to seduce UK wine lovers
Tetra Pak cartons hold the lowest appeal among all packaging formats for UK wine consumers, and face a tough fight to win significant market share from the likes of glass and PET.
New wash-off labels bring sustainability benefits – Avery Dennison
Avery Dennison has launched its first range of wash-off labels for glass and PET bottles, designed to wash off at temperatures lower than the industry average and assist recycling.
Japanese study finds ‘optimum’ aluminum bottle opening size for Coke drinkers
The majority of Japanese consumers believe that the opening diameters of screw-top aluminium bottles are too small, a study has found, while also determining that 33mm is the optimum size for 'drinking ease'.
New Scottish government fund bids to bin packaging waste
Zero Waste Scotland says it will continue to invest in firms that cut product and packaging waste, as it encourages SME’s in the country to apply for grants from its newly announced ₤100,000 fund.
Sports drinks can prosper with new polypropylene hinges: Borealis
European plastics giant Borealis is targeting the European sports drinks market with a new faster-drying polypropylene grade for hinge closures, BorPure RF490MO.
Polish PET facility to open by January 2013 - APPE
Beverage packaging giant APPE says work on a new Polish PET facility is on schedule and that commercial production is set to begin in December, ahead of full operation from January 2013.
Super-transparent ‘no label’ look causes industry stir: Verstraete
Belgian printing company Verstraete claims there is a lot of interest from potential customers as it prepares to roll out its novel super-transparent label across Europe and North America.
New ‘paper-look’ film label will smarten up wine and spirit bottles: Avery Dennison
A new paper-look film label will help premium wine and spirit producers keep bottles looking their best and reduce stock inventory, according to labelling giant Avery Dennison.
Glass giant O-I denies cans are 'significant trend' in craft brewing
Despite media reports that a growing number of North American craft brewers are reaching for cans, glass packaging giant O-I insists this isn’t a major trend, nor is it at the expense of glass bottles.
Document clarifies green claims - BPF
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has published a guidance document relating to environmental claims on plastic products.
Unknown fears thwart European active packaging adoption as Asia leads the way
Europe lags five to eight years behind Asia in its adoption of active and intelligent packaging (AIP) technologies, with consumer fear and legislation the biggest obstacles to implementation, according to the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA).
US post-consumer packaging legislation looms?
As You Sow, a US not-for-profit organisation that promotes environmental and social responsibility, has urged food and beverage producers to take responsibility for post-consumer packaging and tackle the nation’s dismal recycling and recovery record.
‘Next generation’ beverage can tab could ignite industry revolution - Canadian inventor
A Canadian inventor tells BeverageDaily.com that he believes his patented ‘next generation’ swivelling beverage can tab could be a runaway success, as he confirms talks with major beverage companies.
Co-operation key to achieving sustainability – expert
Companies must work together to push the sustainability message, according to Sealed Air’s vice president of sustainability, Dr Ronald Cotterman.
Asda hopes time is ripe for avocado 'traffic light' packaging
UK supermarket chain Asda hopes that its new 'traffic light' colour coded packaging system will ensure customers always pick avocadoes off retail shelves at the correct level of ripeness.
Finnish study touts xylans as starch replacer in future bioplastics
A new Finnish study suggests that xylans and mannans, plant cell wall polysaccharides derived from agricultural and forestry sidestreams, could replace starch as a base material for biodegradable packaging.
Sirane claims new corn-based packaging film doubles brassica shelf life
UK-based packaging manufacturer Sirane claims its bio-based food wrapping can double the shelf-life of ‘notoriously problematic’ brassicas.
Bioplastics demand to undergo geographic shift by 2015, predicts Freedonia
The bioplastics market is expected to change from being dominated by the US and Western Europe by 2015 as other regions in the world increase production, according to Freedonia.
Viral 'Coca-Cola Bag' video spoof dupes world media
A hoax video claiming that the Coca-Cola Company planned to launch a 'Coca-Cola Bag' worldwide has duped the world media, leading the company to rush out a statement yesterday clarifying it was not the author of the media that went viral on social networks.
Sealed Air to bring eco-technology to wider scale
Sealed Air and a manufacturer of eco-packaging have completed an agreement that will see the products manufactured for use in packaging.
World’s first paper wine bottle to hit UK supermarket shelves by end of 2012
UK packaging company GreenBottle has signed a deal with a major wine supplier to produce the world’s first paper wine ‘bottle’ for supermarket sale this year, and claims there is wider global interest within the beverage industry.
Coca-Cola, Heinz and Procter and Gamble spearhead eco-PET partnership
Coca-Cola, Heinz and Procter and Gamble are part of a newly-formed global initiative to accelerate the development of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) made entirely from plants.
Krones installs its first German PET recycling line
Krones has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that it has struck a deal to commission its first sustainable closed-loop PET recycling line for a German beverage firm, the sixth such line worldwide.
New Tropicana Pure Premium PET clear container 'unique' in juice aisle
Tropicana has told BeverageDaily.com that its new clear PET flip-top container for Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice is ‘premium in look and function’ and unlike anything else in the juice aisle.
Edible food packaging dissolves in water – developer
A US company has developed a food packaging technology that dissolves when exposed to water and said it is ready for commercial roll-out as soon as individual customers’ needs are satisfied.
Day Two: Relive Anuga FoodTec 2012 in pictures
Relive the best of the action from day two of the major processing and packaging show ongoing in Cologne, Germany this week.
Electron beam ‘breakthrough’ sees Tetra Pak hit carton hyperspeed at Anuga
Tetra Pak has unveiled what it claims is the world’s fastest carton filling machine – over 11 units per second – and says the concept was only realisable due to the launch of new eBeam non-contact and dry sterilisation technology.
Switching to food pouch packaging made easier by partnership
A joint venture between a packaging firm and a pouch creator will halve potential production time for manufacturers, claim the schemes founders.
Anti-bottled water agenda an ‘easy sell’ to US students: IBWA
An anti-bottled water agenda based on inaccurate and disingenuous claims is an easy sell to students legitimately concerned about environmental issues, according to the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) in the wake of a spate of US college bans on sales.
Californian-based plastic should be recycled in the state - firm
A plastic recycling firm has opened a new bottle-to-bottle plant in California aimed at ensuring all the state’s PET is processed locally instead of abroad.
Weight reduction in packaging will reduce environmental impact – company
A Spain-based food packaging supplier has signed an exclusive licence agreement to use a new technology in Europe - citing a reduction in product weight and sustainability as the main benefits.
Bio-based food packaging rolled out for cheese producer
Clear Lam Packaging said it has developed a 50% plant-based plastic food package that will reduce greenhouse gases and energy during manufacturing.
Coca-Cola Enterprises tight-lipped on pending 375ml PET bottle launch
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has given a guarded reaction to a media enquiries regarding the planned launch a new 375ml bottle onto the UK market, despite its GB managing director informing journalists at a press conference that the firm intended to make this move.
Edible food packaging is the future, Harvard developer claims
US scientists have developed a food packaging technology that could eliminate the need for plastic containers, and the lead developer told FoodProductionDaily.com that it could hit the market inside 12 months.
SuperCleanQ funding victory to boost SMEs rPET prospects
An industry consortium has secured almost €2m of EU funding to develop processes and quality procedures to recycle for food contact applications, with the aim of helping small to medium-sized recyclers (SMEs) here reprocess waste and conform to European regulations.
Can you Jugit? PFM spies rosy UK milk bag future with new machine
Multinational food packaging company PFM has launched a new entry level milk bagging machine onto the UK market that it hopes will benefit from a perceived trend towards bagged milk on sustainability grounds.
Glass could strike gold riding Chinese beverage bandwagon, analyst
Opportunities abound for glass as a premium beverage container in China, the world’s fastest growing packaging market, according to business research specialist the Freedonia Group.
‘Curbside exclusion’ is major challenge facing US carton recycling: Carton Council
Despite improvements to curbside carton recycling, lack of access for consumers is the major problem that the industry faces in upping recycling rates, according to the US Carton Council.
WRAP progress report reveals only 'marginal' decrease in supply chain waste
Despite progress towards achieving some waste reduction and recycling targets under the UK's Courtauld Commitment, a 2012 supply chain waste reduction target is proving a challenge for industry, with only a “marginal decrease” thus far, said WRAP CEO Liz Goodwin.
BCME chair lifts lid on beverage can sustainability
Beverage Can Makers Europe (BCME) chairman Gerrit Heske told BeverageDaily.com that cans were thriving in Europe due to perceptions of 'convenience, taste and freshness', but that industry still had a fight on its hands to tell consumers the full sustainability story.
'Breakthrough' barrier technology sees APPE target new applications
APPE is targeting new application areas for its novel oxygen-scavenging barrier system marketed under the the ActivSeal brand, the company revealed to BeverageDaily.com in an exclusive interview at Brau Beviale 2011 in Germany.
Symphony attacks ‘absurd’ Californian marketing ban on oxo-bio plastics
Symphony Environmental Technologies has hit out at Californian legislation that it says highlights the ‘absurdity’ whereby it cannot market its oxo-biodegradable plastic as biodegradable in the state.
APPE laments cut-price market perceptions of rPET products
At Brau Beviale 2011, we spoke to marketing manager Kinza Sutton - from leading European manufacturer of PET pre-forms and bottles APPE - who lamented the fact that brandowners and fillers expect cheaper prices for rPET products despite relatively high production costs.
Relive Brau Beviale 2011 in pictures
We've collated some of the best images from the floor of beverage industry trade show Brau Beviale, which celebrated its 50th birthday last week in Nuremberg, Germany, and attracted almost 1,400 exhibitors and 31,500 guests.
Sustainability drive hits European plastic packaging growth
Despite a market recovery following the 2008-9 recession, demand for European food and beverage packaging in specific areas is being hit by “structural changes” including the sustainability trend.
Tetra Pak CEO discusses demand for functional packaging that doesn't cost the earth
FoodProductionDaily.com gained an exclusive interview with Tetra Pak president and CEO Dennis Jönsson to discuss the demand for less packaging but improved product functionality, as he prepared to address delegates at the World Dairy Summit 2011 in Parma, Italy.
Tetra Pak claims ‘industry first’ carton will extend low-cost closure reach
Tetra Pak claims that an ‘industry first’ combination of closure technologies will allow it to extend low-cost large openings into new ambient beverage categories with its new Tetra Brik Aseptic Edge 1000 carton.
Tetra Pak pledges to ‘accelerate’ green product innovation
Tetra Pak has pledged to accelerate green product innovation after an environmental report commissioned by the company showed that consumers want well-priced eco-friendly packaging.
Consumers value see-through packaging with simple messages, LFR
Getting food and drink packaging right is vital in encouraging consumers to engage with a product or brand and to ensure food safety, but what is the public looking for, and how are trends changing?
Investment in sustainable packaging essential, says study
Producers must ensure packaging is more sustainable as customers remain convinced that food packing is excessive and are altering their consumption patterns as a result, warns research from Datamonitor.
United Biscuits to switch to rPET for all trays by end of 2010
United Biscuits is aiming to switch to rPET for all its thermoformed trays by the end of 2010 in a bid to scale up the amount of recycled packaging in its range.
Industry learns the limits of lightweighting
Lightweighting can be a win-win strategy, reducing the impact of packaging on both the environment and profit margins but food and drink companies are learning that it is not always the best way forward.
Sustainable packaging - road map or road to nowhere?
Sustainable packaging is a buzzword on the lips of consumers and industry players alike. But what is sustainable packaging and how far has the sector come in developing a road map towards this most elusive of goals?
Insiders claim the take up of robotic technology in the food sector is set to steadily increase as processors are forced to seek further efficiency gains and demand could challenge that of the automotive industry within a decade. In this series, we examine why the sector has been slow to embrace the technology and forecast what future take up trends could be.
New packaging line engineering firm can make “immediate impact”, says company president
A new packaging line engineering firm can make an “immediate impact” on the market, according to the firm’s president and managing director.
Food packing remains strong for Adept
Adept has said food packing has continued to be one of the strongest markets for its robotic components, as part of its Q2 2013 results.
Cermex unveils robotic palletizing solution at Emballage
Cermex has introduced a robot palletizer which it claims offers fluidity, efficiency at the operator level and security in the cell.
Backing will enable us to reach untapped markets - Adept
Adept Technology has reached a deal to sell 14% of its business for $8m and said it believes it can tap into significant robotic automation markets.
Epson Robots introduces washdown robots
Epson Robots has unveiled a range of washdown robots for the automation of unwrapped food transportation lines.
Robot that uses sensors to debone chicken being tested by US researchers
Researchers from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have developed a robot that can debone chicken and are trialing a first attempt to integrate all components into a single test to determine the yield of the cut this month.
Day Two: Relive Anuga FoodTec 2012 in pictures
Relive the best of the action from day two of the major processing and packaging show ongoing in Cologne, Germany this week.
Robotics or die: food manufacturers’ 10-year choice
UK food manufacturers have between just five to 10 years to adopt robotic technology or face terminal decline.
Advancing technology and lower costs could fuel meat sector uptake of robotics
Greater hygiene, improved consistency of operation and greater productivity are all key advantages to be realised from using robotics in meat processing and packaging, said the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL).
Robots establish themselves in beverage and dairy industries
In the third part of our special edition on robotics in the food industry we explore how robots are becoming a more common sight in the dairy and beverage sectors.
Robots still a nascent technology in confectionery processing
Robot-based product packaging and palletizing remain the areas for quick wins in the confectionery sector but robots, albeit in the leading EU based confectioners, are gradually taking on more tasks a step earlier at the processing stage.
Food sector set to embrace robotic technology - BARA
Take up of robotic technology in the food sector is set to steadily increase as processors are forced to seek further efficiency gains and demand could challenge that of the automotive industry within a decade, said the head of a leading trade body.
This year has been noted for a return to buoyancy in the market for beverage processing machinery and technology and in this climate of renewed growth, FoodProductionDaily.com sticks its straw in the beer, soft drinks and aseptic juice categories to determine the current trends in beverage process control.
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Pack Expo 2012, Chicago in Pictures: Taking the 'Windy City's' Packaging Pulse
The lights go up, the show floor starts buzzing...Relive the packaging thrills and spills from Pack Expo 2012 in Chicago, in pictures. Here are BeverageDaily.com's highlights, from city Chicago skyline to Sealed Air and KHS.
Breakthrough CIP cleaning tech ‘more progressive than prog rock’: Radical Waters
Carla Fiford, of Radical Waters, tells Ben Bouckley at InterBev 2012 why Electro Chemical Activation (ECA) is a ‘breakthrough’ cleaning technology that brings beverage bottlers cost and sustainability benefits.
Husky updates closures portfolio
Husky Injection Molding Systems has updated its beverage closure operations with the first product to take advantage of the addition of closure moldmaker KTW.
Johnson Electric launches beverage dispensing pumps
Johnson Electric has unveiled a gear pump product line for beverage dispensing which they claim is twice the flow rate of traditional pumps.
Coke plans to roll-out 'first of its kind' water recovery system from 2013
The Coca-Cola Company has developed and tested a ‘first of its kind’ beverage process water recovery system that it says could save up to 100bn litres per year if adopted across its bottling network.
Fast, sensitive beverage filling meets Chinese PET single-serve needs - Sidel
Sidel has told BeverageDaily.com that its new High Speed Combi Predis FMa filling system was designed meet the high volumes demanded by the single-serve PET beverage market in countries like China.
Krones spots new Asian horizons in teas blended with fruit juices and milks
In this exclusive video shot at Anuga FoodTec 2012, Hans Hiendl from Krones explained the principles behind the firm's Twin-Flow concept launch to BeverageDaily.com, and identified an interesting new Asian mixed-drinks trend.
Stop monsters in their tracks with our 'unique' food safety technology: Swedish firm
Sven Bodell, president, Food Radar Systems, told Ben Bouckley that the firm's unique microwave technology was the only show in town to detect previously invisible foreign bodies in pumpable foods, and that the system might also appeal to producers of beverages with pulp or other pieces in.
Day Two: Relive Anuga FoodTec 2012 in pictures
Relive the best of the action from day two of the major processing and packaging show ongoing in Cologne, Germany this week.
Electron beam ‘breakthrough’ sees Tetra Pak hit carton hyperspeed at Anuga
Tetra Pak has unveiled what it claims is the world’s fastest carton filling machine – over 11 units per second – and says the concept was only realisable due to the launch of new eBeam non-contact and dry sterilisation technology.
Krones suggests EU trend towards juices and milk-based mixed drinks with natural fruit content
German beverage machinery supplier Krones says that interest in premium juices and milk-based mixed drinks with natural fruit pieces is growing in key European markets, in the wake of its recent Twin-Flow concept launch.
O-I Asia-Pacific to appoint new president from May
Glass packaging giant Owens-Illinois (O-I) will appoint Sergio Galindo as president of their Asia Pacific region from 1 May.
Our cartons suit markets that demand extra road miles, SIG Combibloc
SIG Combibloc says that beverages packaged aseptically in cartons and UHT treated are especially well suited to markets such as China that present long-distance transportation challenges.
Top SPX exec 'encouraged' by multinational and local dairy demand in China
Leading food processing machinery manufacturer SPX says it is 'encouraged' by recent successes within the dairy sector, and the firm's president, Food and Beverage Systems, Kenneth Rodi, told DairyReporter.com that the company anticipated strong product demand from emerging regions such as China and the Middle East.
Krones looks to seal deal at Anuga with new aseptic valves
German food machinery giant Krones has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that it will launch new aseptic valves as the latest additions to its EvoGuard series at the Anuga FoodTec trade show in March.
Coke takes Turkish delight in potential for 'built-in' sustainability
The Coca-Cola Company says that it has opportunities to build sustainability in to its plants in the emerging markets such as Turkey, through integration of best practice and the latest, most efficient technology.
We helped create new Chinese beverage category that's going global: SIG Combibloc
SIG Combibloc says the runaway Chinese success of its drinksplus technology is ‘going global’, with top food firms impressed by its premium beverage applications.
‘Paradigm shift’ in mixing industry sees SPX commercialise cavitation technology
US machinery firm SPX Corp is commercialising patented cavitation mixing and dispersing technology for beverage and food sector use, and says it believes the equipment is unique within the marketplace.
‘Next generation’ filling valve sees Smurfit Kappa target bag-in-box gold
Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box is poised to launch a new filling machine this week, which it claims breaks new ground in terms of its ability to fill both bag-in-box (BIB) and stand-up pouch (SUP) containers and includes a ‘next generation’ filling valve.
Krones chairman presents ‘ultra compact’ bottle washer
Krones has launched what it describes as an ‘ultra compact’ single-end bottle washer designed specifically for beverage manufacturers with small to medium outputs.
Relive Brau Beviale 2011 in pictures
We've collated some of the best images from the floor of beverage industry trade show Brau Beviale, which celebrated its 50th birthday last week in Nuremberg, Germany, and attracted almost 1,400 exhibitors and 31,500 guests.
Line performance analysis means a ‘win of money’ for producers, Krones
German engineering giant Krones is at the forefront of IT solutions to allow close line performace analysis to help beverage manufacturers avoid downtime, and the firm’s IT solutions sales manager Timo Frankl told BeverageDaily.com and FoodProductionDaily.com that the company’s solutions ensured efficient production and a ‘win of money’.
‘Madness’ on the markets has not dented Krones orders, chairman
Despite flat earnings in the third quarter (Q3) and ‘madness’ on world stock markets, Krones chairman Volker Kronseder said his firm remains cautiously optimistic for the rest of 2011.
Blowfill investment sees CCA slash Australian PET use
Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) has opened two new blowfill lines costing AUS $35m at its Australian bottling facility in Adelaide, in a move that it said would significantly reduce its use of PET resin and energy.
Favourable tax changes boost Finnish can boom, Rexam
Positive changes to the Finnish tax regime have encouraged a rapid transition from bottled to can beer in the country, according to consumer packaging giant Rexam.
Beverage machinery market tipped for rebound
The market for beverage processing machinery slumped last year but indications are that 2010 will mark a recovery as suspended or delayed projects are taken up again.
Optical technology could end 'out of spec' beer losses
Factors such as faster filling speed and reduction of beer waste have accelerated the take up over the past 18 months of optical technology for oxygen measurement by leading breweries in the US and Europe over the well established amperometric systems, reports supplier Mettler Toledo.
‘Natural’ juice trends driving aseptic packaging and filling innovations
Growing demand for natural and authentic products are the major drivers informing development of SIG Combibloc’s aseptic juice packaging and filling systems in the European market.
Siemens expert bores into water treatment considerations
In the first part of a special edition on beverage processing, we explore the different water treatment requirements and options facing soft drink manufacturers.
Nanotechnology has been a buzz word in the food industry for years but that has done little to turn ideas in a lab into commercially viable innovations. FoodProductionDaily.com looks at barriers to investment, as well as developments from nano packaging enabling the use of lighter materials or boosting barrier properties to nano-coatings for the safety of processing equipment as well as the regulatory framework.
Nan-no or nan-yes for nanotechnology in packaging?
Nanomaterials and their use in food and packaging has been a constant source of debate which has intensified recently with a number of arguments on both sides put forward.
Nanomaterials knowledge gaps highlighted
The possibility of a ‘Trojan Horse Effect’ of nanomaterials (NMs) needs more research, according to a study identifying knowledge gaps in the risk assessment of the substance.
Migration factors of nanosilver in PVC packaging studied
Migration levels of nanosilver into PVC packaging are below conventional migrant limits but the effects of nanoscale particles remains unclear, according to a study.
German agencies attempt to tackle nanomaterials in EU regulation
Three German government agencies have developed a proposal for amending European chemical regulation for nanomaterials.
Industry needs to be more open about nanomaterial use, says As You Sow
A US not-for-profit organisation has slammed the “murky issue” around potential risks of nanomaterial use and pledged to test products to assess their safety.
Partnership aims to assess nanomaterial safety
Two US agencies are working together in a research effort to assess the potential impact of nanomaterials on people’s health and the environment.
Unknown fears thwart European active packaging adoption as Asia leads the way
Europe lags five to eight years behind Asia in its adoption of active and intelligent packaging (AIP) technologies, with consumer fear and legislation the biggest obstacles to implementation, according to the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA).
Nano risk assessment a work in progress
The risk assessment framework for nanotechnology in Europe – like so much else connected to the technology – appears to be in its infancy but developing at a rapid pace.
Food sector and R&D need to chew the nano fat for wider take-up: analyst
The benefits for nano-packaging, showing how it can overcome current food and drink industry challenges in terms of shelf life, distribution or sustainability, need to become more apparent in order to ensure widespread commercial implementation, says an industry insider.
Is the food processing industry poised to embrace nanocoatings?
Nanocoatings on food processing equipment hold huge potential for boosting safety and performance but lingering doubts and cost concerns among industry players are hampering take up, said an expert
Markets: Nanotech food struggles to graduate from the lab
Nanotechnology has been a buzz word in the food industry for years but that has done little to turn ideas in a lab into commercially viable innovations.
FoodProductionDaily.com reported on the latest developments that emerged from Anuga FoodTec 2009 for the food processing and packaging industries.
Robotics supplier now focusing on food sector
Robotic technology, which featured largely at the recent Anuga FoodTec trade show, has untapped potential to improve productivity, increase product yield and bring greater flexibility to the food manufacturing production line, claims TM Robotics.
Spotlight on sustainability in packaging
Bob Hogan, director of international sales and marketing at flexible packaging suppliers, Zip-Pak, spoke to FoodProductionDaily.com about some of the misperceptions surrounding the concept of sustainability and food and beverage packaging.
Foss outlines how to avoid fat fines
FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Foss Product Manger Jens Borg to ask him how the company's analytical tool, MeatMaster, could optimise meat production.
Less energy usage is claimed for novel pasteurisation process
A new way of sterilizing packaged foods that offers rapid results and less energy consumption has been the focus of a recent project undertaken by the German research group, the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging.
Firm outlines trends influencing sealing machine design
FoodProductionDaily.com travelled to Germany to discuss the constraints involved in sealing equipment manufacture with Mecaplastic.
New aseptic package aims to meet lightweighting trend
FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Sweden-based manufacturer Ecolean as it unveiled its new lightweight aseptic packaging system for liquid food products in Cologne.
Tool could enhance spray drying process
A technique to improve the drying process of dairy and other liquid products can lead to product innovation and a better bottom line for food manufacturers, claims GEA Niro.
Is food sector recession proof? We test opinion at Anuga
FoodProductionDaily.com walked the floor at the recent Anuga FoodTec trade show to ascertain how the current economic climate is impacting on the food and beverage processing and packaging equipment manufacture sector.
Researchers say plasma technology is effective sterilizer
A project is underway which aims to integrate a plasma technology-based system into existing machinery to enable fast continuous decontamination of flat packaging materials such as foils, films or lids.
Flexible case packer aimed at snack manufacturers
A case packer has been designed to pack sensitive products and can incorporate a range of case formats including hood, tray and wraparound, claims the manufacturer.
Eco efficiency benefits claimed for new equipment
Stephan Machinery claims that factors such as sustainable food production and energy efficiency are driving equipment development at the Germany based company.
Feeder enables easy cleaning and dismantling, says Gericke
A new feeder can cut cleaning and inspection time, enables high accuracy of dosing of powders to ensure recipe reliability, and is applicable to food manufacturers with frequent product changes, claims the Swiss manufacturer.
Simplicity to the power of three for Serac dairy development
Serac says that simplifying the often-costly process of aseptic production for dairy goods by providing reliability and safety along with improved cost effectiveness remains key to its product development.
Germans shaking some PET pack concerns - industry
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is generally succeeding in meeting German concerns regarding sustainable consumer packaging and should continue to increase in use until 2025, claim a group supplying the material.
Matching material with process is key to hygienic design, says expert
More needs to be done to fully optimise production equipment and processes to guarantee the hygienic production of food as well as greater cost efficiencies, claims a food technology expert.
Eco packaging informs grocery habits, says survey
Nearly 60 per cent of consumers pay attention to the environmental friendliness of food and drink packaging material during their grocery shopping, claims a new survey released today at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne.
New filling systems on show
A new rotary stand up pouch filling system is targeted at small to medium sized companies seeking higher yield with minimum capital expenditure, says its UK developer.
Detection and deboning equipment to showcase at Anuga
S+S Separation and Sorting Technology has announced that it has further developed the design of its GLS tunnel metal detectors to ensure greater compliance with hygiene standards.
CFS labeller allows label reel change with machine running
Dutch equipment supplier CFS has designed a new labelling concept that the company claims can mitigate the need for downtime when changing label reels or torn packing material.
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