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SIPA delivers non-aseptic ketchup bottle

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod Addy) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:15:20 +0200

SIPA has developed a non-aseptically-filled squeezy plastic ketchup bottle, which it claims overcomes many traditional design challenges of hot fill applications and provides a cost-effective alternative to aseptic versions.

Smart camera system inspects food packaging barcodes in-line

Jenni.Spinner@wrbm.com (New User) — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:34:03 +0200

Microscan has launched its AutoVISION inspection suite, which includes compact smart cameras and machine vision software to verify 1D and 2D barcodes.

Is better packaging the key to fighting malnutrition in the elderly?

Nathan.GRAY@wrbm.com (Nathan GRAY) — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:34:12 +0200

Industry should pay more attention to the design of packaging for foods targeted at elderly people who may be at risk of malnutrition, say researchers.

Contaminant-resistant switches and covers for food processors

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod Addy) — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:07:17 +0200

Food manufacturers have fresh weaponry to aid their fight against factory contamination in the form of electric switches and dust and splash covers with anti-bacterial, anti-mould and anti-fungal coatings.

Concerns raised by salmonella enterica antibiotic resistance

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod Addy) — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:58:02 +0200

Foodborne sickness salmonella enterica’s growing resistance to drug treatment has been highlighted in a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and supported by the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Alufoil growth driven by “resilient” food and beverage

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:04 +0200

Food and beverage remains a “very resilient” market for alufoil according to the latest figures released by the European industry body.

Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013: How clean is your label? And can GMOs ever belong in 'natural' products?

Elaine.WATSON@wrbm.com (Elaine WATSON) — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:27:32 +0200

Recent data from Symphony Consulting (click here ), shows that while US retail sales of products making ‘natural’ claims still grew in 2012, the pace of that growth slowed noticeably compared with the 2009-11 period.

Food packaging design team changes name

Jenni.Spinner@wrbm.com (New User) — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:33:10 +0200

TricorBraun has bolstered its packaging design division with a new name, expanded headquarters and larger staff.

Food packaging phthalates threaten children - study

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod Addy) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:59 +0200

Chemicals leaching from food packaging may drive up high blood pressure in children, according to a US study.

China finalises list of permitted additives and resins

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:12:04 +0200

An updated Chinese regulatory scheme for clearing food packaging materials means that it is now desirable for companies to get their unapproved products cleared in China, said David Ettinger, partner at Keller and Heckman’s Shanghai Representative Office.

JBT FoodTech launches contact cooker at IFFA

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:15:03 +0200

Efficiency and cleanability are the main benefits of JBT FoodTech’s contact cooker launched at the IFFA 2013 Trade show in Frankfurt.

Fonterra recalls cheese slices due to packaging fault

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:22:19 +0200

Fonterra has recalled cheese slices in New Zealand after two reports of the plastic wrapping sticking to the cheese when unwrapped.

ExxonMobil breaks new ground with food grade lube

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod Addy) — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:59:55 +0200

ExxonMobil has expanded the range of its food grade lubricants that have won ISO 22000 accreditation.

NASA funds Star Trek style 3D food printer

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod Addy) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:11:26 +0200

NASA has agreed to fund the development of a 3D food printer to supply food for astronauts during space travel and help feed the world’s growing population.

Smurfit Kappa sets out sustainability to 2020

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:27:33 +0200

Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has published its vision on sustainability establishing additional objectives for the business up to 2020.

Canada survey: infant foods are BPA free

Rod.Addy@wrbm.com (Rod Addy) — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:21:28 +0200

Bisphenol A (BPA) is absent from infant foods and formulae in Canada, according to the results of routine product testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Dowson eyes European expansion after UK acquisition

Kacey.CULLINEY@wrbm.com (Kacey CULLINEY) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:23:02 +0200

Dowson Food Machinery will expand its export business into Western Europe following the acquisition of JBS in the UK.

Ahlstrom increases beverage materials prices

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:57:26 +0200

Ahlstrom is to increase the prices on its beverage materials to compensate for the continued high level of raw materials as well as utilities-related inflation.

Ilapak focusses on flexibility for wrapping machine

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:31 +0200

Ilapak has championed the flexibility of one of its wrapping machines that offers three different packaging possibilities.

Sealpac highlights at IFFA 2013

JosephJames.Whitworth@wrbm.com (Joseph James Whitworth) — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:14:50 +0200

Sealpac has outlined flexibility, material savings and traceability as the main benefits of its integrated machinery, during a recent trade show in Germany.