May 3, 2024

Month: January 2023

Sappi: Metallic finishes play a vital role in brand communication

Metallic finishes play a vital role in marketing and brand communication, especially inthe packaging of premium products. Meanwhile, issues of recyclability, the circulareconomy and climate protection are high on the agenda. Can print-based metallicdecorations play a part in providing premium looks and plastic-free embellishment?These topics are the focus of the latest Sappi Blue Couch episode,

Contract & Fulfilment Zone to be a highlight for outsourcing at Packaging Innovations 2023

The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics–is representing its 200+ membership, in addition to over 20 exhibiting members at this year’s Contract Pack & Fulfilment show,now established as an essential part of the UK’s leading packaging event – Packaging Innovations & Empack.Held at the NEC, Birmingham on 15th&16thFebruary, Contract Pack

ROBOPAC at SIGEP 2023, a trade show dedicated to food services

The first trade fair of 2023 is in Rimini from 21 to 25 January and is dedicated to the confectionery industry and its professionals: SIGEP. Now in its 44th edition, it is an important occasion for updating and growth in the sector, and provides a complete overview of all market novelties: from raw materials and

New Siegwerk website convinces with modern look and feel

Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, today announced the relaunch of its internet presence to provide further value to its customers. The new website has a modern look and feel and offers a wide range of content – from company insights, products and its

A diversity of fish species and sources provide a flexible pathway to food and nutrition security

Scientists from the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture and WorldFish have recently published an open-access paper entitled The role of aquaculture and capture fisheries in meeting food and nutrition security: Testing a nutrition-sensitive pond polyculture intervention in rural Zambia in the scientific journal, Foods.   The study found that pond polyculture – farming multiple species

GEA technology keeping Vivera at the forefront of the vegan market

Food technology provider GEA’s range of equipment is playing a major part in helping a manufacturer of vegetarian and vegan convenience foods to diversify and expand into new markets, supplying retailers across Europe. Vivera offers an extensive selection of vegan and vegetarian products, ranging from meat and fish mimics through to vegetable-based burgers and bites.

It’s transformation time at Deli Reform

The new packaging designs of the Deli Reform classics Das Original, Die Leichte and Sommerfrische ensure a higher quality and more sustainable look that stands out on the supermarket shelf. Branding and all important product characteristics are summarized in a kind of banderole. This not only emphasizes the nutritional benefits and the vegan recipe of

Synergy Flavours innovates cuisine pairings for low and no-alcohol beverages

Synergy Flavours has crafted flavour pairings for premium soft drinks and alcohol-free beverages that complement some of the UK’s favourite global cuisines, including Indian, Italian, Greek, British, Chinese, and Thai, to optimise dining experiences. The cuisine-paired profiles follow Synergy’s launch of botanical extracts in January 2022, targeted at the low- and no-alcohol category. The new

South Korea’s GOPIZZA percolates more into South Indian market

With the beginning of the new year begins the journey of GOPIZZA’s extensive growth plans to establish 100 outlets across India by the end of 2023. The popular Korean HQ Pizza brand, GOPIZZA, is all set to tap into two major markets of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, starting the 11th of January 2023. With massive

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2023: Take a peek into the biggest industry trends

The special online series World of Fresh Ideas is a sneak preview of some of the industry’s latest and most exciting developments before the show itself begins. The first of eight videos is now available online. FRUIT LOGISTICA brings together the most important and innovative players in the fresh produce business in Berlin from 8

‘World of Coffee Dubai 2023’ kicks off tomorrow at Dubai World Trade Centre

Witnessing participation of 10,000 experts, leaders and professionals, and over 1,500 international companies and brands World of Coffee Dubai 2023, organised by DXB LIVE, the integrated event management and organisation service provider of the Dubai World Trade Centre, and the Specialty Coffee Association, will kick off tomorrow on January 11, 2023, with participation of about 10,000 experts and professionals

Fish-free Tuna is in the can

FoodTech Start-up Vgarden creates clean-label, flaky canned tuna using plant protein Vgarden, Ltd.,a foodTech developer and manufacturer of plant-based alternatives,launches the game-changing vegan canned tuna. The 100% plant-derived product has the same appearance,texture, and flavor of the canned kitchen staple. The tuna analog is crafted to satisfy the appetites of the growing pool of sustainability-driven

Strengthening its position in India, AAK acquires Arani Agro Oil

AAK AB (publ.) has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Arani Agro Oil Industries Ltd. The acquisition aligns with AAK’s strategy to expand geographically and increase its market share in India’s high-value specialty oils and fats market. Arani operates out of Kakinada Port on the southeast coast of India. Over the coming years, AAK

Italy at SIGEP 2023: Where the greatest pastry maestros meet international competitions

The biggest stars of the dolce food service firmament will be taking part in SIGEP-The Dolce World Expo (44th edition),Italian Exhibition Group’s international trade show of artisan gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee, scheduled to take place in Rimini, Italy, from 21stto 25thJanuary, in conjunction with AB Tech Expo (7th edition), which focuses on technologies and