Special edition: Active, intelligent packaging
Water-based inks projected to fuel future growth of snacks industry
Water-based technology could lead to an increase in environmental sustainability, according to Toyo Ink.
Archives for April 17, 2017
US forage and hay exporter partners for Middle East expansion
Agthia Group and Anderson Hay and Grain are forming a joint venture to bring US forage and feed products to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and GCC (Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf).
Intralytix phage-based Shigella tech backed by FDA
Intralytix Inc’s product targeting Shigella has received GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) recognition from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Arc-Net and Clear Labs named in food and ag-tech accelerator
Arc-Net and Clear Labs have been named among 14 startups across the food and agriculture industry for an accelerator program.
NiceLabel and Arla work together to integrate labeling system
NiceLabel, a developer of label and marking productivity software solutions, recently worked with Arla Foods to standardize its label management for all of its industrial printers.
Soaring packaged food sales gives industry three healthier options: Euromonitor
In some European countries, calorie intake from packaged food is four times greater than for fresh - a golden opportunity for industry to make processed food healthier in one of three ways, says one Euromonitor analyst.
Whey protein approach could cut calories in yogurts and ice-cream
Novel-textured, high-protein desserts may soon become available thanks to a method that uses whey protein and polysaccharides to reduce the calorie content of high-fat foods such as ice-cream.
Post Holdings prevails in bidding war for Weetabix; appoints new MD
There will be a management shuffle once US cereal giant Post Holdings has concluded the £1.4bn ($1.76bn) deal for the UK’s 84-year-old cereal business the Weetabix Food Company.
Irish government's meat innovation base to create jobs
Meat Technology Ireland (MTI), an industry-led research base tasked to help red meat processors develop technology that can lead to new jobs, has been launched by the Irish government.
Brazil's meat firms face fraud attacks
Interpol wants international assistance in its investigation into alleged fraud against the Brazilian pork and poultry industry, with one trade association admitting the sector has been hit with external attacks, GlobalMeatNews can reveal.