Nearly half of fresh produce goes to waste

Packaging and transport solutions needed to minimise losses

Understanding the value of family farming

The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation raises awareness on the value of family farming, which most consumers may overlook

CHINAPLAS 2014: RadiciGroup’s high heat resistant nylons on centre stage

At the CHINAPLAS, the demands of the automotive and electrical/electronic industries are being supported by the company’s latest products

The cost of obesity

Medical costs appear to be higher for obese children

Jim Beam fills 13 millionth barrel of bourbon

This milestone is proof that demand for bourbon continues to grow in worldwide markets

Sonoco beefs up production in Malaysia

The company builds another composite can production for snack packaging

Berry Plastics wins award for technical innovation

A nine-layer film for dry food packaging earns for Berry a silver award from the Flexible Packaging Association

Frutarom launches phytopharmaceutical ingredients line

EFLA pharm is the company’s flagship proprietary product line which includes phytopharmaceutical ingredients and pharma flavours

Ishida Europe opens administrative centre in Birmingham

With plans to expand manufacturing operations, the company has added space to house its sales and support functions

Ishida Europe receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Ishida earns its second recognition of excellence

FHA 2014 exceeds expectations

Trade visitors more than satisfied with mega show

New filling technology from Spiroflow

The company targets UK ingredients sector with this new CTE bulk bag filler