The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing the Scheme for Infrastructure Development which includes mega food parks, integrated cold chains and preservation and modernisation of abattoirs in the country.
SafetyChain Software, a provider of safety chain management solutions, has announced that Quantum Foods, a protein supplier, has selected ‘SafetyChain for Food’ to improve food safety and quality.
Ecolab, a leader in cleaning and sanitizing within the food and beverage industry, has opened a manufacturing plant and distribution center in Taicang, China, as part of its plan to strengthen its presence in the country.
MULTIVAC has launched its own range of checkweighers for the first time – a move that will effectively complete its packaging line offering, the firm claims.
Adept has launched a clamshell packer as the first product from its packaging solutions group and said its division would continue to look at sectors where robotic solutions could improve on manual processes.
Totally Green, a producer of organic food processing systems and compostable packaging alternatives, is set to receive $5m investment and $15m credit line from Canada-based private equity firm York Plains Investment to fund new growth strategy.
Ball Packaging Europe says the recent fire at its beverage can production facility in North Wales was caused by a machine that applied a coating to can rims, as the plant resumes full production.
A lost luggage handler at JFK International Airport has been arrested after authorities found narcotics hidden in empanadas, chocolate bars and other foods.
The majority of Japanese consumers believe that the opening diameters of screw-top aluminium bottles are too small, a study has found, while also determining that 33mm is the optimum size for 'drinking ease'.
The Prime Minister has asked State commercial banks to reduce interest rates on loans for farmers in the livestock and aquaculture sector while also giving them more time to pay back debts.
Reading Bakery Systems, a US-based technology company, has introduced a new system which can be used for multiple snack applications. The company noted that this feature can help manufacturers can lower costs and improve flexibility.
Ball Packaging Europe says the recent fire at its beverage can production facility in North Wales was caused by a machine that applied a coating to can rims, as the plant resumes full production.
Bosch Packaging Technology India inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Verna, Goa. The facility, which covers an area of about 33,000 sq m, has been set up at an outlay of Rs 34 crore.
Unisource Global Solutions (UGS) has completed the asset acquisition of Pakit Sweden AB to be more responsive to customer needs in sustainable packaging.
European plastics giant Borealis is targeting the European sports drinks market with a new faster-drying polypropylene grade for hinge closures, BorPure RF490MO.
