GlobalData on FSSAI's health star rating for packaged foods

Given that health labelling influences the purchasing decisions of Indian consumers, the FSSAI's health star rating will drive the consumer and retailer shift towards healthier foods with higher star ratings, says GlobalData.

Fooditive to secure EFSA approval for sweetener

Dutch company, Fooditive is gearing up for a Novel Food licence from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its sweetener made from apple and pear side streams.

Davis-Standard ingenuity for high-growth markets

At Chinaplas, Davis-Standard will promote its equipment solutions for Asia’s high-growth markets.

Saving the future of chocolate: New research aims to stop loss of cacao plant

Chocolate is made from cacao beans, and research shows that 20 - 40 percent of the world's cacao beans are lost to cacao plant diseases.

World Expo of Packaging Industry rescheduled to September 27 – 29, 2022

WEPACK (World Expo of Packaging Industry) was postponed from its original April date and will now take place from September 27–29, 2022, in Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an New Exhibition Hall).

Sidel conducts remote line conversion at Bickford’s for two PET formats

Sidel supported Bickford's Australia with rapid remote line conversion and maintenance on their aseptic line for their syrup and juice brands.

Next-generation materials for solar energy application

Plastics for solar energy application have started to emerge and offer huge potential because of their incredible properties.

Gulfood 2022: Exquisite spread for F&B customers

This year's mega food and beverage event underscored the industry’s commitment to deal with global issues as well as shed spotlight on innovative products and trends

Trailblazing technologies in response to climate change

The United Nation Climate Change Conference (COP26) aims to accelerate action on climate change. The plastics industry's key players are taking steps to contribute to the carbon-neutral goals.

Indonesia F&B industry sees better 2022, gears up for Indonesia 4.0

GAPPMI works with manufacturers and the government in reinvigorating the F&B industry

SIKORA advanced inspection system eyes China market

SIKORA will present innovative measuring, control, inspection, analysis and sorting systems at Chinaplas 2022.

Automated six-axis case packer

Muller Technology introduces automated six-axis case packer for lid and container packaging