Agriculture ministers worldwide are digesting the details of the agreement struck at the United Nations (UN) Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which stressed the need for livestock production systems to be more sustainable.
DS Smith said a fundamental shift in its material strategy coupled with the strong performance of its French subsidiary, cost cutting measures and volume growth all combined to produce buoyant full year results in what had been a 'pivotal' 12 months for t
Amcor has announced the completion of the purchase of packaging distributors Wayne Richardson Sales (WRS) as its quest to swell its already imposing portfolio continues unabated.
Processing Technologies International (PTi) has announced the sale of a sheet extrusion system to Aserpet which represents a “major stepping stone” in the company’s expansion strategy.
Supplements of a cinnamon extract may help control blood sugar, as well as benefiting triglyceride levels in Chinese people with type-2 diabetes, says a new study.
A three-year study launched by the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply (CSES) has entered its second phase, during which the second of the two-flock study has been housed and will be studied throughout the hens’ laying cycle.
Faster throughput and shorter changeover runs for food and beverage manufacturers are some of the benefits of more than US$1m being invested in its fabrication technology, according to Nercon.
Campaigners have dismissed assurances from the Department of Health (DoH) that it has no plans to extend proposals for the plain packaging of tobacco to food and drink high in fat and sugar and alcohol.
Cadbury, the confectionery brand owned by Kraft Foods, has dropped its dark-purple wrapping and introduced green and gold wrapping for its Dairy Milk chocolate product, in order to show support for the Australian athletes who will be participating in the
Thermo Fisher Scientific, a US based life sciences company, has introduced a range of machines for the Latin American market, which are designed to address weighing and product contamination issues in the food industry.
Gyma Food Industries, a UAE-based dried fruits, nuts and spices manufacturer, is planning to invest $10m in the Middle East in 2012, as part of its strategy to expand in the region.
Swiss food company Nestlé plans to invest AED500m ($136.09m) to set up a manufacturing plant at Dubai World Central business park, Dubai, a move that will help the company better serve the Middle East.
Industry is focussing on current rather than new vendors and rebuilt packaging machinery, according to a report from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI).
