Food and beverage

Domino Printing Sciences’ new automated product printing and label verification solutions can help manufacturers reduce the risk of costly product labelling errors. Domino’s latest solutions include advanced coding automation software that removes the need for manual intervention and integrated machine vision to check the accuracy of every printed code. As legislation surrounding the labelling of…

Domino Printing Sciences’ new automated product printing and label verification solutions can help manufacturers reduce the risk of costly product labelling errors. Domino’s latest solutions include advanced coding automation software that removes the need for manual intervention and integrated machine vision to check the accuracy of every printed code. As legislation surrounding the labelling of…

FoodChain ID and ReSeed have devised a methodology for carbon market initiatives. The Soil Carbon Methodology rewards farmers not only for maintaining existing soil organic carbon built through sustainable farming practices, but also for the removal and storage of additional carbon dioxide emissions by soils. The Soil Carbon Methodology is the first program on the…

A survey conducted by YouGov and commissioned by the Good Food Institute Europe reveals that the majority of Italian consumers consider terms such as ‘hamburger’ and ‘milk’ to be appropriate for plant-based products. As many as 69% of respondents believe these terms are appropriate to describe plant-based foods, while 68% believe companies should be allowed…

SEE has announced the launch of three skin packaging top webs, designed to reduce food waste, packaging cost and plastic use. The new top webs facilitate a significant downgauging from the traditional 100/120 microns to 80 microns for all the skin systems. Compatible with the company’s renowned Cryovac Darfresh on Tray, Darfresh rollstock, and vacuum…

Anonima Costruzioni Macchine Automatiche (ACMA), a Bologna-based company part of the Coesia Group and leading player in the Emilia-Romagna’s “Packaging Valley” is turning 100 years old. Founded on 31 July 1924, with a capital of 350.000 Lire, ACMA began its journey under the leadership of its first administrator, Gaetano Barbieri. Since then, the company has…

Walkers is helping retailers cater to the increasing demand for smarter snacking options with the launch of a new, three strong multipack range from Wotsits and Monster Munch. The launch forms part of a multi-brand platform named ‘Yummy With’. Made with chickpea to offer a source of fibre, these snacks are non-HFSS, contain 25% less…

Innovia Films has announced the launch of an extension to its range of sustainable films that have been marketed under the Encore brand. “One big cornerstone of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is the integration of a certain percentage of recycled post-consumer content into plastic packaging. This regulation will have a huge impact…

Image: Shutterstock/metamorworks Posted: 1 July 2024 Share this page SME manufacturers will have to use data strategically to grow despite research indicating that their NPD is fuelling growth in the UK FMCG sector. According to Circana, retaining distribution remains the linchpin for sustained success in response to large manufacturers who are intensifying sales promotions. The…

Flavorman has announced the opening of its new, large-scale production facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The 28,000-square-foot expansion represents an $8.5 million investment to scale up Flavorman’s state-of-the-art “Beverage Campus” and facilitate its rapid growth in the beverage industry, the custom beverage development company said. The brand-new production centre, the Scott Reed Production Building, is named…