Barrier packaging meets Asia’s evolving lifestyle

THERE ARE multiple factors for the deterioration of food quality and shelf life – chemical reactions from prolonged exposure to oxygen and/or light, time, moisture, physical stress, micro-organisms, pest infestation, temperature, etc. Although typical packaging materials and specific storage conditions can protect against some of these factors, certain factors pertaining to oxygen and moisture require special barrier materials.

Unquenchable thirst for specialty coffee

SURPLUS production of coffee has led to a decline in prices in 2013 but these rose again by 30% to 35% in the first quarter of this year. The fluctuation is largely due to an unusual drought in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee supplier. However, even with crop failure in Brazil, there should be enough stocks to supply the market until next year, according to International Coffee Organisation (ICO) head of operations, Mauricio Galindo.

Spice giant leads the way

HEADQUARTERED in Fresno, California, Olam Spices & Vegetable Ingredients (Olam SVI) is amongst the world’s major producers of spices and vegetable ingredients. It has mastered the full supply chain from source to market, growing and sourcing the finest raw materials in spice and vegetable ingredients.

Reaping the benefits of automation

Malt drink company, NBC Food Industries gears up for market expansion, writes CRISTINA DOUTHWAITE

Peter Wood joins Key Technology

CMB training ground for canmaking, seaming

Datamax-O’Neil recognises select distributors in Asia Pacific

Moon cake maker partners with Videojet

FHA 2014 goes beyond expectations

Chr. Hansen opens colour centre in Shanghai

Krones China subsidiary earns TüV certification

Berry Plastics wins award for technical innovation