New guidance from Switzerland’s government advising older consumers to take a vitamin D supplement daily has been welcomed by IADSA as a positive reflection of the value of supplementation. The recommendation has been issued in an information leaflet, entitled ‘Vitamin D’ and published by the Swiss Federal Food Safety & Veterinary Office (FSVO). It says that
International supplier fair for sweets and snacks provides an holistic overview and sets impulses for the industry For the around 200 exhibitors from 21 countries, ProSweets, which was held under special circumstances from 30 January to 2 February, proved to be a reliable industry get-together for the suppliers of the sweets and snacks industry. Around
Christoph Wachter took over as director of the Flexible Packaging Paper division at Koehler Paper in January 2022. He succeeds Eckhard Kallies, who has had great success in positioning, developing, and implementing a long-term strategy for this new business unit as part of a three-year mandate. Having invested over 300 million euros into the new
The artisan dolce foodservice and coffee communities are ready to meet at Rimini Expo Centre from 12th– 16th March: after a two-year wait, companies and operators are focusing on new products, professional growth, creativity and sustainability.The starting point for relaunching a business emblematic of Italian food products. Every operator has eyes on Sigep. After two years of
AAK AB (publ.) will invest SEK 500 million to install biomass boilers at its production plant in Aarhus, Denmark – an initiative that is expected to reduce the plant’s CO₂ emissions by approximately 90%. The installation will also generate substantial savings as fossil fuel will be replaced by shea meal, a by-product from the plant’s
Following JECFA approval, the Codex Alimentarius (Codex) has adopted the processes of bioconversion and fermentation used for the production of Reb M into its guidelines. This addition enables PureCircle™ by Ingredion to sell Reb M and a range of proprietary blends from its bioconversion process as well as Reb M from fermentation (also referred to
The 14th Fruit Attraction, organised by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX, will be held from 4 to 6 October. With optimistic participation forecasts, which are estimated to reach 2019 levels, the application period will be launched in mid-February. Companies in the fruit and vegetable sector have another date at the world’s leading fruit and vegetable marketing event. This year, the Invited Importing Countries Programme, featuring the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia
The year 2022 will see the packaging industry continue to adopt a sustainability-firstmindset but success will demand greater cross-industry cooperation and transparency, predictsHenkel Adhesive Technologies. The challenges for the year ahead were explored at the closeof 2021 by Henkel alongside manufacturers and other experts from across the entire packagingand consumer goods supply chain at the
Winning the Payment Pioneer Award in the “Sustainability” category, the Austrian card manufacturer convinces with the sustainability of its products. The Payment Pioneer Award honors pioneering achievements in the payment industry. The P19 “Payment Pioneer Award” was presented for the first time as part of the P19 New Year’s event on January 25 in Vienna’s
Colombia, the producer of one of the world’s finest cacao is showcasing the goodness of a range of wellness products this week in the Colombia Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020. As part of the weeklong event dubbed ‘EVOK Week’ which is taking place from February 1 to 5, visitors can experience and learn about
New Clinical Study finds ABG+® could help reduce cardiovascular risk factors. In a new clinical study of individuals with moderately elevated cholesterol levels, Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L.U.’s Aged Black Garlic (ABG+®) demonstrated new potential to balance blood pressure favorably. ABG+ is grown and cultivated locally, just two hours from Pharmactive’s facility, and gently processed using
Reliable KHS PET systems in operation for decades First-time investment in a stretch blow molder for the beauty segment In-house production improves ecological footprint and simplifies logistics With preferential heating KHS provides an energy-efficient method for producing oval PET bottles with an optimized weight. Not only the food industry but also consumer goods manufacturers such
Automated Blowmolder Control System Eases Transition for German Juice Maker The Agr Process Pilot® Automated Blowmolder Control system operating on Line 2 of Eckes-Granini’s bottle-making and filling plant in Fallingbostel, Germany, is providing an extra layer of process management and quality assurance for the premium drinks maker. Responding to the corporate mandate to bottle its
Hostelco, the International Exhibition of Equipment for Restaurants, Hotels and Collectivities, which will be held from April 4 to 7, 2022 in the Gran Vía de Fira de Barcelona venue together with Alimentaria, will show the latest developments in innovative products, technologies and solutions that improve the sustainability, control, consumption and maintenance of the equipment
Berry M&H has launched a 250ml PET bottle for syrups to meet growing consumer demand for the creation of flavoured drinks in the home. The new bottle provides a convenient retail size for a wide variety of syrups, fruit mixes, sauces, frappes, liqueurs, and smoothies, offering easy storage along with safe and comfortable handling. This
