Food and beverage

Coveris has introduced mono-material packaging for tortilla wraps as part of its No Waste commitment. With a lengthy shelf life, MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging takes the place of thermoforming substrates made of mixed materials that are not recyclable. The project resulted from close cooperation with a tortilla wrap manufacturer, seeking a more sustainable alternative to…

Coveris has introduced mono-material packaging for tortilla wraps as part of its No Waste commitment. With a lengthy shelf life, MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging takes the place of thermoforming substrates made of mixed materials that are not recyclable. The project resulted from close cooperation with a tortilla wrap manufacturer, seeking a more sustainable alternative to…

Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the launch of EZ-Check Salmonella spp. Kit, a rapid qualitative test for detection of Salmonella spp. in a variety of food and environmental samples. The test has been validated by AOAC International (under the AOAC Research Institute Performance Tested Method Program) and certified NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certification. Bio-Rad’s ready-to-use EZ-Check…

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Provisur Technologies, a leading provider of further processing solutions to the protein industry. The acquisition reflects Fortifi’s broader strategy to offer complete, full-line solutions that include best-in-class automation, robotics and software capabilities. “This is a pivotal moment for our organization and our valued…

On August 18, Oulu, Finland, opened the biggest and most advanced consumer packaging board production line in Europe. The new line was introduced by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Kari Jordan, the chair of the board of directors of Stora Enso, Hans Sohlström, the president and chief executive officer of Stora Enso, and Olli-Pekka Kaikkonen,…

Brutons the Bakers, in Cardiff, has installed a Berto VMI mixer from European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) to replace a 25-year-old mixer with an efficient new solution. Through its seven retail shops and online storefront, Brutons the Bakers has been serving a vast range of bread, pastry products and cakes to the region since 1898.…

As food brands navigate the regulatory shift and consumer demand for healthier products, Lionel Hitchen is offering its miso flavour, which supports salt reduction targets, boosts flavour perception, and aligns with the umami trend dominating new product development. Lionel Hitchen’s miso flavour stands out as a key component in the context of modern flavour development…

English Heritage has raised the worrying spectre of the Great British Pud being in decline with only2% of households making a daily homemade pudding and 62% rarely or never making them at all. According to The English Heritage report, ‘Although classic treats like crumbles, pies and steam puddings remain popular they often find themselves gazumped…

English Heritage has raised the worrying spectre of the Great British Pud being in decline with only2% of households making a daily homemade pudding and 62% rarely or never making them at all. According to The English Heritage report, ‘Although classic treats like crumbles, pies and steam puddings remain popular they often find themselves gazumped…

Flint Group has introduced Flexocure LEAP, a new line of UV inks that enable converters to easily adjust to evolving migration compliance regulations, marking a market-first advancement in ink technology development for the worldwide UV flexo printing sector. Built on an entirely new resin system, Flexocure LEAP is designed to significantly reduce the risk of…