April 29, 2024

Processing and Packaging

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GOOD NEWS FOR BARBECUE FANS

Good news for barbecue fans who want to put some vegan treats on the grill this year: Nestlé is launching plant-based sausages in Europe and the United States that look, taste and cook like a sausage should. In Europe, the soy-based Garden Gourmet Incredible Sausage will be available in Bratwurst and Chorizo styles. It will

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REVIVAL OF THE EASYLID® SYSTEM

In the case of deli products, trays with reclosable lids are a common sight. This packaging system allows for convenient handling, safe storage of opened packs, and excellent protection of the product against premature deterioration. Such trays are often supplied with a snap-on lid, in addition to the top film that provides the hermetic seal. SEALPAC introduced a whole new

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NEW INK ADDED TO LINX RANGE

Linx Printing Technologies has introduced an ink specially formulated to resist moisture, color change, and transference. It is ideal for consistent coding through the pouch and can retort applications where the contents are cooked in the packaging after they are coded. The new Linx Black retort ink 1077 has been specifically developed for the company’s

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LEYBOLD LAUNCHES TWO VACUUM CALCULATION AND SIMULATION TOOLS

Vacuum technology specialist, Leybold, has developed two new online tools to assist customer’s pump choice and layout of complete vacuum systems: The Pump Finder and the calculation tool LEYCALC. With these new web-based tools, users can select and build their vacuum solutions online. They are designed to be used for two different use cases: The

Poeth's current management team, bringing together Marc Peerlings, Loe Verheijen, Paul Roefs, and Hans Peeters, has taken over 100% of the shares of Poeth B.V., established in Tegelen. On 24 December 2018, the members officially signed the takeover and afterwards made the decision public.

MANAGEMENT TAKES OVER POETH SOLIDS PROCESSING

Poeth’s current management team, bringing together Marc Peerlings, Loe Verheijen, Paul Roefs, and Hans Peeters, has taken over 100% of the shares of Poeth B.V., established in Tegelen. On 24 December 2018, the members officially signed the takeover and afterwards made the decision public.Owners of the companyManagement is taking over the company from the current

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BEYOND MEAT AND ROQUETTE ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT

Beyond Meat, a leader in plant-based meat, has announced a multi-year pea protein supply agreement with Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of plant proteins. The supply agreement builds on a longstanding partnership that began approximately ten years ago, and significantly increases the amount of pea protein to be supplied by

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SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING EXTENDS THE POMEGRANATE SEASON

Consumers can now enjoy delicious antioxidant-rich pomegranates for an extended season, thanks to the packaging experts at StePac L.A., Ltd., who have been pioneering advances in pomegranate packaging since 2003. The company introduces its latest range of sustainable packaging solutions, perfect for preserving the freshness and extending the shelf life of pomegranates and their extracted

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OPTIMAL POT FOR OPTIMEL SALAD

A different shape and a convenient lid have made the SuperLock® pot from Berry Superfos a great match for a new range of healthy and tasty Optimel® salads from Friesland Campina produced by the Dutch company Royal Smilde Foods.The three new tempting varieties in the popular Optimel brand, which reflect the growing popularity among consumers for healthy salads,

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EGYPTIAN SNACK LEADER ACHIEVES EFFICIENCY

Egyptian snack manufacturer, Future Foods, has successfully launched a new pretzel range after collaborating with tna, a leading solutions provider in the food processing and packaging industry, to successfully install a seasoning, processing and packaging line.This launch has helped Future Foods achieve 100% productivity at high speeds of up to 165 bags per minute (BPM).Founded in 2016, in Giza, Egypt,

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AZELIS EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

Azelis has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients for food, nutrition and health markets, into new territories. Azelis now distributes Roquette’s complete food range in Indonesia and its pea ingredients in Vietnam, reinforcing Azelis’ position as key player in the food and nutrition industry and its

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PARADISE FRUITS LAUNCHED BY JAHNCKE AT FI EUROPE

Taste of the East’ by Paradise Fruits Solutions takes its inspiration from Japan and meets a growing trend for Eastern flavors. The range is available in a variety of flavors including Mandarin & Yuzu, Lychee & Raspberry, Apple & Green Tea, Lime & Matcha Tea, and Ginger & Plum, as well as bespoke combinations which

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EGYPTIAN SNACK LEADER ACHIEVEMENT

Egyptian snack manufacturer, Future Foods, has successfully launched a new pretzel range after collaborating with tna, a leading solutions provider in the food processing and packaging industry, to successfully install a seasoning, processing and packaging line. This launch has helped Future Foods achieve 100% productivity at high speeds of up to 165 bags per minute (BPM). Founded