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31-May-2011
Jelly wrapper will be industry benchmark, says developer
New equipment aiming to give flexibility in terms of wrapping small chocolate pieces and a jelly product wrapper claimed as the new 'industry benchmark' were said to be crowd pleasers...
Heinz fined for finger loss at UK factory
Heinz has been fined £20,000 after a worker lost a finger whilst operating industrial machinery at the company’s UK-based baked bean factory.
Industry demand prompts new buckwheat allergen test, RSSL
Reading Scientific Services Ltd (RSSL) said it has expanded its analytical capability to take into account the growing industry need for screening of food products for the presence of buckwheat...
News in brief
Campden BRI to hold shelf life course for chilled foods
Campden BRI has announced it will be holding a one-day training course on methods for the evaluation and setting of shelf life of chilled foods.
VTT blazes green trail towards 100 per cent biobased packaging
The development of biobased packing is key as food packaging companies and brand owners seek to mark out their eco-credentials.
China bans bisphenol A in baby bottles, vows death penalty for serious safety breaches
China has become the latest country to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles, while Government officials signalled increasing use of the death penalty to crack down...
30-May-2011
News in brief
EU officials and stakeholders to discuss Novel Foods
The future of the European Union’s controversial and much-despised Novel Foods regulation will be discussed at an upcoming event in Brussels on June 23, 2011.
Meat charging rule changes will hurt but “not destroy” industry - BMPA
New UK rules on meat charging inspection will not destroy the industry but will heap on costs and hit the competitiveness of the sector, said the British Meat Processing Association...
Death toll rises in cucumber E.coli outbreak
The virulent strain of E.coli 0104 thought to have been carried on Spanish cucumbers has now killed 10 and sickened 1,000 as the effects of the contamination crisis spread across Europe.
Outlaw landfill, urge plastic manufacturers
A major plastics trade body has called for a Europe-wide ban on landfill while highlighting the key role of the private sector in driving recycling and recovery innovation.
New grease resistant paper grade cuts costs for confectioners
Mondi’s new grease resistant paper grade for confectionery and biscuit products is lighter and therefore cheaper than alternatives on the market, the manufacturer claims.
Sustainability not just about 'cost savings', says Barilla Group
Paola Barilla, vice president of pasta and bakery group, Barilla, is taking on the presidency of the Italian packaging trade show – IPACK-IMA – in 2012. We caught up with...
27-May-2011
Special edition: alternatives to carbon heavy processes
Distillers cut carbon bill by turning whisky by-products into energy
A group of distillers in Rothes, Scotland, began building a power plant this week that turns whisky by-products into energy and could cut total carbon emissions from the Scotch whisky...
IDF publishes new milk supply guidelines after melamine crisis
New milk supply guidelines have been launched by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) in response to the Chinese melamine crisis in 2008.
Bioplastics production shift presents challenge to European dominance
Global capacity for biobased materials is set for huge growth over the next few years – but challenges remain as production moves inceasingly into emerging markets, said European Bioplastics.
Suspicion falls on Spanish cucumbers for German E.coli deaths
Spanish cucumbers are now suspected to be the source of the deadly E.coli outbreak in Germany that has been linked to between two and four deaths and sickened hundreds more....
26-May-2011
Coca-Cola and Ball jump on latest interactive packaging trend with new can
Coca-Cola and Ball are launching a new high-tech beverage can to address the latest interactive packaging trend they claim is grabbing the attention of young consumers.
Special Edition: alternatives to carbon heavy processes
Stoving eco project flounders but dairy and bakery go green
Little industry interest in scaling up alternatives to the energy intensive conventional stoving method for jellies parked a UK agency’s bid to develop a microwave based method but low carbon...
News in brief
Bericap’s PET beer bottle cap rolled out to India
Bericap’s PET bottle closure is being rolled out to beer bottles in India for the first time, as the world market steadily grows for this type of beer packaging.
Italian company in cured meats Listeria alert
An Italian cured meat company is at the centre of a health scare in Canada after authorities warned that two of its products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Pan European metal packaging trade body to provide unified voice
A new metal packaging trade body has been launched as an umbrella organisation for a host of existing industry associations across Europe.
Nampak flags up possible UK bottle expansion and African growth as key
Nampak Ltd said it is eyeing a significant potential increase in its UK plastic bottle business as it awaits the outcome of a contract tender for a new super dairy.
25-May-2011
Special Edition: Alternatives to carbon heavy processes
Ardagh highlights greener processes as crucial for sustainable growth
In recent years there has been an ongoing war of words between industry players from different packaging formats over which has the lightest carbon footprint.
PMMI highlights key US processing and packaging trends
FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Tom Egan, of PMMI, at the recent Interpack trade show to discuss key trends in the North American sector.
FSA recommends graded approach to meat inspection charges
The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA’s) Board today responded to meat industry lobbying by agreeing to recommend that ministers adopt a “tapered” approach to the introduction of meat inspection charges....
Octal CEO aims big with new raw material for PET packaging
Octal unveiled a new process for producing rigid PET film at Interpack that the company believes could help lift its turnover from €400m to €1.1bn in a year.
24-May-2011
Tetra Pak looks to turn forestry waste into plastic packaging
Tetra Pak is working with an institute in the US to explore the potential of turning forestry waste into plastic packaging materials.
Consumer preference to underpin glass growth, says Ardagh
The growth of Ardagh Group has been nothing short of remarkable over the past decade thanks mainly to a dynamic acquisition strategy that has seen sales soar more than ten-fold.
News in brief
EU extends Japan import controls after radioactive tea leaves found
Import controls of food from Japan have been strengthened after a thirteenth prefecture was added to the list of areas liable for extra scrutiny over fears of radiation contamination.
Special Edition: Alternatives to carbon heavy processes
New technologies can slash bakers’ energy usage and cooking times - research
A novel combination of microwave and infrared heating technologies can drastically cut energy usage and cooking times during bread production, according to the results of a new Swedish-based project.
Globalization increases risk, but imports are industry responsibility
Industry, not government, should take ultimate responsibility for the safety of imported ingredients, said a presenter at the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) general meeting in New Orleans.
New RPC pack combines barrier and injection moulding technology
RPC Bramlage Food presented a new plastic pack at Interpack – manufactured with barrier multi-layer injection moulding and designed to rival glass and cans in the market for long shelf...
Steps to ensure Gulf seafood safety have worked, says CFSAN official
A year after the Gulf oil spill caused a fishery disaster in the region, FDA’s Don Kraemer of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) says steps taken...
Exclusive interview
Active and intelligent packaging: the future
What role will active and intelligent components play in future food and drink packaging? We caught up with Chip Tonkin, director of the US based Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design...
Antitrust raids on shipping container firms grab food sector’s attention
A host of major food companies will be among those eagerly watching developments after antitrust officials from the European Commission raided a number of container liner shipping firms over suspicions...
23-May-2011
‘Fix roof while the sun shines’, automation boss tells food producers
A leading figure within UK food and beverage manufacturing automation has urged industry players to sieze the opportunity to invest in new technology before they are hit by a new...
Bosch promises speedier packaging of bar products
A new single, seamless packaging line for confectionery bar wrapping can increase production and changeover speed in addition to reducing operator errors, according to Bosch.
News in brief
Trade body to have its say in Brussels bioplastics debate
A leading bioplastics trade body in Europe has welcomed the chance to contribute to a public consultation over the need to clarify European definitions over biodegradable and compostable plastics.
We fear nobody, says Multivac CEO
FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with Multivac chief Hans-Joachim Boekstegers at the recent Interpack trade show to find out what makes the German-based company tick.
Kraft Foods to pay $8.1m in pollution lawsuit
Kraft Foods has said it will pay $8.1m to settle a class action lawsuit over air and groundwater pollution from an Attica, Indiana facility, which was caused by the site’s...
New closure aims to make glass jars easier to open
Crown Closures Europe has unveiled a new lid with a two part design that promises to make opening glass jars less of a struggle.
Resealable tubular bag offers seal integrity, cost savings and flexibility, company
High seal integrity without the need for extra closing aids, easy opening and energy savings in production are benefits claimed by Sudpack for its resealable tubular bag launched at the...
20-May-2011
Oystar head sets out double digit growth strategy
Oystar CEO explains how its growth plans centre on transforming the company from a collection of “little kingdoms” to a trademark focused on emerging markets.
European Council defends legal opinion on cloned animals
The European Council has rejected MEP claims that its legal experts believed a ban on food from cloned animals would not contravene international law and spark a global trade war.
New on-machine seasoning system after tna acquires Arcall
More precise application, leading to reduced ingredient costs and less waste, is the benefit claimed for a new on-machine seasoning system from Australia-based packaging equipment supplier, tna after its acquisition...
EC seeks views on proposals to toughen rules on eco-packaging claims
Further legislation is necessary to distinguish between compostable and biodegradable packaging in a bid to prevent consumers being misled and protect the environment, the European Commission has said.
FDA’s Michael Taylor: Preventive approach ‘may seem obvious’ in hindsight
The Food Safety Modernization Act’s preventive approach to food safety may seem obvious in hindsight – and it is already a food industry norm, FDA’s deputy commissioner for foods said...
19-May-2011
Aid agencies urged to fund third world packaging sector development
Aid agencies should join forces with companies to develop packaging industries in developing countries as part of a strategy to cut food waste across the globe, said EUROPEN chief Julian...
Leading US grocery chain vows bisphenol A phase out in can linings
Phasing out the use of bisphenol A in the can linings of its private label brands has become a priority for Kroger as the consumer backlash against the chemical continues.
APEC and World Bank sign food safety agreement
APEC’s Food Safety Cooperation Forum and the World Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding in Big Sky, Montana this week intended to strengthen food safety collaboration in the Asia-Pacific...
INTERPACK 2011
Decision makers flock to Interpack – especially after Eurovision!
Interpack organisers and exhibitors have declared the show one of the best ever, highlighting the high number of decision makers among the 166,000 visitors to the event in Düsseldorf.
Domino says new high speed laser ideal for beverage
Domino presented a new high speed scribing laser at Interpack last week – designed to meet the tough demands of fast moving beverage packaging lines.
18-May-2011
Dispatches from Interpack 2011
Sweet cleaning claimed for new depositor technology
Baker Perkins talked hygiene innovation as a greater part of the buzz around Interpack 2011 was about technology that allows more rapid cleaning.
FSIS halts testing for E. coli strain in dried sausages
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has said it is suspending testing of dry and semi-dry fermented sausages for E. coli O157:H7 after not finding a single positive...
Five firms triumph in Interpack packaging design awards
Five firms scooped Gold Awards from International Forum Design at the Interpack trade event in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Dispatches from Interpack 2011
Health check shows food packaging sector is robust
Safety, sustainability and convenience were the main themes of Interpack 2011, and we caught up with the show's organisers to determine the health of the European food packaging industry.
GAO criticizes FDA seafood import safety program as ‘limited’
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has criticized the FDA’s program to oversee the safety of imported fish and seafood as ‘limited’, in a new report issued this week.
New Tetra Pak carton bottle takes on plastic in premium milk
Tetra Pak has unveiled the full details of its new aseptic carton bottle – a package designed to rival plastic bottles at the premium end of the ambient milk market.
Interpack 2011- Save Food in pictures
Save Food International Congress and Exhibition took place at Interpack and highlighted the reasons and solutions for global food loss. It brought together FAO chiefs and world leading experts from...
News in brief
M-real, Sonoco announce price increases
M-real has said it will increase folding boxboard prices in some regions this summer, while Sonoco said prices for paperboard, tubes and cores are to go up.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
Mettler Toledo hails acquisition as final piece in the puzzle
The takeover of CI-Vision was the final piece in the jigsaw that has given Mettler Toledo the ability to offer a fully rounded inspection and quality assurance portfolio, said the...
Better food packaging can cut 1.3bn ton waste bill
Improved food packaging can help to cut the 1.3bn tons of food produced for human consumption which is either lost or wasted each year, according to a new report from...
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
Sustainability: A key opportunity for US food packaging firms
Environmental sustainability offers a key opportunity for the United States food packaging sector, a US executive told delegates at a seminar at the Interpack trade event in Dusseldorf, Germany.
17-May-2011
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
Biopackaging breaking new ground, claims Innovia Films
Collaboration with other biopolymer producers on material development has resulted in bioplastics that can compare to conventional packaging materials in terms of barrier properties and functionality, said Innovia Films.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
Interpack 2011 – the packaging show in pictures
Innovations and highlights from this year's Interpack
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
New ITW business targets warehouse automation
Illinois Tool Works (ITW) has formed a new company that will focus on opportunities to improve beverage warehouse efficiency.
Coca-Cola report awarded A+ grade for its sustainability initiatives
Coca-Cola Hellenic is the first company in the European beverage industry to receive an A+ for its 2010 stakeholder-reviewed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, according to the firm.
World first claimed for Ishida’s new dual-line tray sealer
Ishida Europe has launched what it claims to be the world’s first high-performance, split dual-line tray sealer for packing fresh food into trays at the Interpack trade event in Dusseldorf,...
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
New bakery tray meets biodegradability standard
A light biodegradable ovenable bakery tray, launched at Interpack, is applicable to industrial bakers looking to exploit the premium end of the market, claims Nicholl Food Packaging (NFP).
16-May-2011
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
New Krones strapping aims to replace shrink films
Krones has unveiled a new strap handle at Interpack in Dusseldorf that wraps around PET containers so that bottles can be held together without shrink film.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
PMMI upbeat as opportunity knocks for US firms at Interpack
The Interpack trade show currently being held in the German city of Dusseldorf is a truly global event that has attracted around 2,700 exhibitors from 60 countries.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
New packaging project launched at Interpack
A new packaging initiative launched at the Interpack trade event in Dusseldorf, Germany aims to share knowledge about the latest printing and packaging options and to offer designers more creative...
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
Ultra thin films offer cost savings and eco benefits, says company
Material and cost savings combined with puncture resistance and environmental advantages are claims made by Bollore for its newly-launched range of ultra-thin polyolefin shrink films.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
Germans take large bite of global confectionery equipment sales
German confectionery machinery suppliers grabbed 25 per cent of the total global sales in the sector last year with sustainability in utility consumption the key innovation driver, according to the...
13-May-2011
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
Zip Pak aims to realise packaging value for customers
In today’s leaner economic climate, packaging players not only have to be cost competitive but also offer innovation in design and deliver on sustainability.
DISPATCHES FROM INTERPACK 2011
New plastic food packaging could replace metal and glass
A new multi-barrier plastic food packaging product from Netstal could replace glass and metals, claimed the firm.
12-May-2011
Live blog of news and views from Interpack 2011
FoodProductionDaily.com is presenting a live blog covering news, views and multimedia from Interpack 2011.
Alufoil optimism continues, even as flexible packaging demand dips
A leading European trade body for the aluminium foil sector has declared that signs of recovery continued to be felt in the first three months of 2011 – although demand...
New animal clone regs urgent, say MEPs
The European Parliament has urged Brussels to come up with new measures on animal cloning as a “matter of urgency” to secure consumers rights after a failure to reach an...
Tetra Pak programme cuts Bright Dairy’s costs by 10 per cent
Tetra Pak claims it has cut Bright Dairy’s operational expenses by more than 10 per cent, through a consulting service aimed at reducing labour, maintenance and utility costs.
No information on cause of worker deaths until legal proceedings over – DSM
An investigation into the cause of an industrial accident at a DSM plant in Italy that killed three workers eight months ago remains ongoing, the company said.
Radio frequency biscuit drying claimed to boost output by 30%
Post-baking dryers that use radio frequency energy to heat and dry the moist areas of biscuits, cracker, and snack food are said to boost output by 30 per cent.
11-May-2011
Carlsberg CEO downplays threat of Russian PET beer bottle ban
The head of Carlsberg has downplayed a proposed ban on PET beer bottles in Russia, adding that he thinks it is not likely to become law.
Electrical processing could boost yields for juice makers
Electroplasmolysis and microwave heating beat conventional thermal processing methods hands down in terms of yields and quality in juice production, claims new research from Turkey.
BSI guide to boost easy opening packaging design
Guidance on the criteria and test methods for assessing ease of opening in packaging has been launched to help industry players meet consumer demand for this key trend, said the...
EFSA publishes practical guide on nano risk assessment
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued practical guidance for the risk assessment of nanomaterials in packaging and food but cautioned that current knowledge gaps in testing techniques means...
Degradable PET additive maker mounts defense against NAPCOR critique
Wells Plastics has criticised NAPCOR’s latest campaign against degradable additives, claiming that its own oxo-degradable PET additive is recycling friendly.
10-May-2011
News in brief
Dairy UK calls for recycling revolution
Trade body Dairy UK has urged plastic suppliers to undertake a ‘recycling revolution’ by supplying dairy producers with more recycled plastic, as it unveiled a new industry target of a...
Senior politician puts future of PET in Russian beer market in doubt
Russia is threatening to ban sales of PET beer bottles but a new report from Pira indicates that the global popularity of the plastic among brewers is on the increase.
Studies link bisphenol A to lower birth weight and infant wheezing
Lower weight at birth and breathing problems among infants are negative effects linked to foetal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), according to two new studies.
Chinese Government embarks on international food safety tour
Leading food manufacturers, academics and the US government will be working with a top level Chinese delegation over the next few weeks as part in an international effort to promote...
Ardagh to float on US stock exchange
Ardagh Group has unveiled plans for a share flotation in the US before the end of this year.
09-May-2011
Baker aims to cut employee injuries with new robotic palletising system
Bakery ingredients supplier British Bakels has invested around €225,000 on a new robot palletising system which it claims will cut costs and improve the level of safety at its UK plant.
Amcor sues former executive over industrial espionage allegations
Packaging giant Amcor has launched legal action against a former sales vice president after alleging the man conspired to steal trade secrets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from the...
News in brief
Industry urged to comment on pointless food regs
Food and drink processing companies have an opportunity to rid the sector of unnecessary regulations, under a new scheme in the UK.
Mondi performance and price hikes overcome economic headwinds
Mondi said its underlying operating profit of €187m in Q1 2011 showed its performance continued to improve but acknowledged that rising input costs and the weakening US dollar were hitting margins.
Smurfit Kappa’s Q1 profits hit by big cost increases
Paper packaging giant Smurfit Kappa has revealed that first quarter raw material costs jumped 10 per cent compared to the last three months of 2010.
06-May-2011
Octal aims PET laminate sheet at cheese packaging
Oman-based Octal has launched a PET sheet product for cheese packaging that it claims offers up big production efficiency improvements.
Chemical migration from food packaging poses no health risk - FSANZ
Dietary exposure to a range of chemicals that can migrate from packaging into food is low and poses no risk to human health, according to research from government food safety...
OTR calculator valuable design tool, indicates if package is ‘fit for purpose’
A free on-line tool allows packaging designers, producers and food manufacturers to simulate the oxygen transmission rate (OTR) for a range of plastics and gauge the likely shelf life for...
Coca-Cola hails green light for rPET joint venture
UK authorities have given the green light to a £15m joint venture between Eco Plastics and Coco-Cola to supply recycled PET (rPET) to the global drinks giant.
Chinese dairy firms fill up GEA order book in Q1
GEA is seeing “dramatic increases” in orders from the Chinese dairy market as local companies seek to improve standards and meet higher local demand.
05-May-2011
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Home composting of SunChips’ bag requires high temperatures, Frito-Lay
High temperatures are required for the home composting of Frito-Lay’s recently re-launched SunChips’ bag, admits the company.
FDA issues first food safety regulations under new law
The Food and Drug Administration has issued its first regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act – providing stricter control of food imports and giving FDA authority to detain potentially...
Acquistions and price rises fuel solid Silgan results
Silgan announced increased net sales and stable net income in its first quarter results, thanks mainly to passing on raw material costs to customers and gains from recent acquisitions.
Rexam beats beverage can expectations in Q1
Rexam has revealed that first quarter volumes and profitability in beverage cans were better than it expected at the start of the year.
France issues nano-risk management method
Categorising nano-based materials into hazard bands is the core of a new risk assessment technique put forward by French authorities as regulatory bodies continue to explore ways to manage possible...
Cereplast to build major bioplastics plant in Italy
Cereplast has announced plans to build a new bioplastics manufacturing plant in Italy with an annual capacity of 100,000 tonnes as part of its strategy to meet burgeoning European demand...
04-May-2011
New conveyor lubricant for glass bottles on steel belts
A new conveyor lubricant specifically designed for glass bottles on steel conveyor belts combats the highly abrasive properties of the two materials when used together, said Ecolab.
New coatings provide effective solution to mineral oil migration in packaging - BASF
BASF has unveiled a range of barrier coatings which it said offers a highly effective solution to the migration of mineral oil residues from all packaging types into foods.
Trends in meat, poultry and seafood packaging
An ongoing shift to case ready packaging and the growth of value-added features in packs are two factors forecast to boost US demand for meat, poultry and seafood packaging to...
NAPCOR attacks degradable additive use in PET packaging
The PET trade association NAPCOR has hit out against the continued use of degradable additives in PET packaging.
03-May-2011
PackagingJobs: People on the move
FoodProductionDaily.com presents a photo gallery highlighting a selection of recent executive appointments at major food packaging companies.If you have any executive appointments you’d like to tell the industry about, contact...
KHS launches two new aseptic filling machines
KHS has launched two new aseptic fillers for non-carbonated drinks that are capable of processing up to 12,000 plastic bottles an hour.
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Bisphenol A in can linings – a storm is brewing
Is the tidal wave of concern over bisphenol A (BPA) that swept away polycarbonate baby bottles containing the chemical about to cause similar mayhem in the food and beverage can...
MAP is best defense against E. coli in shredded lettuce, says USDA
Scientists at the USDA have found that modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) provides consumers with the best protection against the food safety threat of E. coli in shredded lettuce.
Consumer survey finds growing food safety concerns
Nearly three quarters (73 percent) of Americans are more concerned now about the food they eat than they were five years ago, according to a Deloitte survey that gives a...
02-May-2011
News in brief
Coca-Cola releases bisphenol A voting figures
Coca-Cola has released figures detailing the voting breakdown of last week’s unsuccessful resolution urging it to release a report on its response to bisphenol A (BPA).
Ultrasonic waves claimed to boost sponge cake quality
The application of ultrasonic waves during the batter mixing stage improved sponge cake quality in terms of lower hardness, and higher cake springiness, cohesiveness and resilience, finds a new study.
Combination test system provides first true package profile - company
An innovative combination system for one-way degassing valves in flexible packaging retains high levels of accuracy while reducing time, labour and the number of samples used in pack tests, said...
NAMPA criticises Swedish proposals to phase out bisphenol A in can linings
Swedish proposals to phase out bisphenol A (BPA) in epoxy can linings are based on political expedience and groundless fears rather than sound science, said the North American Metal Packaging...
New software tool to predict Salmonella levels in pork
The Institute of Food Research (IFR) has teamed up with Italian and Greek scientists to develop a tool for predicting Salmonella levels at different stages of the pork supply chain.
Major packaged goods companies urged to reduce post-consumer waste
General Mills and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are coming under pressure from a shareholder advocacy group to reduce post-consumer waste by collecting and recycling product packaging at their US operations....
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