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Regulatory News
Feb 03,2012
The proposal would have allowed, for example, a "15% less sugar" claim, which would be based on a previous formulation of the same product. MEPs say this would be hard to compare - or could misleadingly appear healthier - than a "reduced sugar" label.
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Packaging & Technology News
Feb 03,2012
The new bottle is manufactured using more than 25 per cent post-consumer ‘one-way’ recycled PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) plastic but has the same performance characteristics as a refillable bottle made entirely from virgin material.
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Business News
Feb 02,2012
The company grew ahead of its markets, gained share overall and maintained a good balance of price and volume growth. Turnover was €11.6 billion in the fourth quarter and €46.5 billion for the full-year. The company's CEO shared his thoughts on Unilever's performance and business prospects for 2012.
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Packaging & Technology News
Feb 01,2012
MEP’s yesterday backed a resolution opposing new labels recommended by the European Commission. The resolution will be considered by the full Parliament after gaining support from a cross-section of political groups in the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee. FoodDrinkEurope expresses regret at the outcome of the Committee's vote and the lack of scope for nutrition claims permitte....
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Packaging & Technology News
Feb 01,2012
Anson is proud to launch its new, revolutionary Artisan range of sandwich packaging which offers on-trend and easy-to-use products for the discerning consumer.
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Regulatory News
Jan 31,2012
According to the recent AsiaInspection 2011 Q4 Barometer, a quarterly synopsis of Asia-based manufacturing and the quality control services industry, while the majority of these inspections were failed because of minor defects, 10% were for critical defects with an extreme case involving contamination by a large quantity of rodent fecal matter.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 31,2012
The new TFC clean-fill thermoforming machine is an addition to the Bosch portfolio of forming and filling technologies. Its existing aseptic thermoforming portfolio allows manufacturers to achieve high hygienic standards for example for dairy creamers, desserts and baby food.
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Food Ingredients News
Jan 30,2012
Through its unique Quality Partner Program, QPP, Barry Callebaut assists the Cameroonian farmers with in-depth knowledge of cocoa farming and thus aims to improve the quality of the cocoa together with the participating cooperatives and cocoa farmers.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 30,2012
The move to lightweight and break-resistant PET gives Heritage Family an entry into the club store market segment with a launch late last year at Costco’s locations throughout the Southwest.
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Business News
Jan 27,2012
The Farming, Food and Drink Exports Action Plan, sets out how Government and industry will work together to open up and take advantage of key markets. UK food and drink exports grew by 12 per cent in 2010 to £16.1billion, but the UK still exports more food to Belgium than to Brazil, Russia, India, China and Mexico put together.
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Business News
Jan 26,2012
Dikansky: “We are actively looking for acquisitions in the area of natural ingredients, for the health industry and for the food industry. Burgundy and Pektowin are part of this program. We expect to finalize a further four or five acquisitions in 2012.”
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Business News
Jan 25,2012
Sales of $806 million were up $468 million from the acquisition of Danisco's specialty food ingredients business. PTOI of $52 million reflects the acquisition and favorable product mix in Solae.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 25,2012
ColorMatrix’s HyGuard technology is currently available under licence in Europe through APPE (Artenius PET Packaging Europe) under the brand name “ActiveSeal” for juice applications.
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Food Ingredients News
Jan 24,2012
Ocean Nutrition intends to use its DHA-rich oil in the same food categories to those authorized for Martek Biosciences’ oil. These food categories include food supplements, bakery products and breakfast cereals.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 24,2012
As a result, Lindal Group’s Truspray technology represents a new sustainable option for makers of viscous gels, waxes, concentrates, deodorants and more.
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Business News
Jan 23,2012
As a result of the agreement, Barry Callebaut will invest approximately CHF 22 million (EUR 18 million / USD 24 million) in its worldwide factory network in order to prepare the capacity required to fulfill the long-term partnership agreement.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 23,2012
Clamshell packaging has long been established in a variety of markets including electrical goods and fresh product, where its advantages include a positive visual appearance and a deterrent to pilferage.
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Business News
Jan 20,2012
For the full 2011 year, Novoymes has reported that growth in local currencies was 10% (8% DKK, 7% organic) compared to 2010. EBIT increased by 11% and took the EBIT margin to 22.3% despite a negative impact from higher raw material prices, acquisitions, and unfavorable currency rates.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 20,2012
Nestlé packaging experts used the gloves on five of the company’s most popular products to simulate the way the debilitating disease restricts an arthritis sufferer’s movement and strength.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 20,2012
Rexam has worked in close partnership with Baltika Breweries, one of our key customers, to initiate and bring this innovation to the market.
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Business News
Jan 19,2012
Although Ingredients revenue was 2% ahead of last year, the difficulties in the yeast and bakery ingredients business, particularly in last year’s second half, continued for the company during the period.
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Business News
Jan 18,2012
The actions will result in the reduction of approximately 1,600 positions in North America throughout 2012, about 40 percent of which are due to the realignment of U.S. Sales.The snacks business will leverage a direct store delivery model, with most U.S. retail sales employees shifting to the North American region of the global snacks company.
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 18,2012
The new packs are easy to open, tamper evident, and are ideal for packing slices of fresh-cut pineapple and melon. Most importantly, it offers extended shelf life relative to other alternative in the market.
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Business News
Jan 17,2012
On 16.1.2012, Frutarom acquired 56% of the share capital of the Etol d.d., a Slovenian public company. The acquisition was performed outside the Slovenian stock market in return for the amount of approximately (€19.6 million) (US$ 24.9 million).
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Packaging & Technology News
Jan 17,2012
One of the special features of LumiLiner is its adhesion-friendly reverse side, which permits economical application of adhesive and fast drying to help speed up automated lamination processes.
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