Published: Jun 02, 2016

New technology proves to extend shelf life of fruit, vegetables Ultimately, it will make the whole production, distribution and sale process of fruits and vegetables more efficient.

Published: Jun 02, 2016

UK newspaper the Daily Mail has investigated the prices of ready prepared fruit and vegetables, compared to their natural state equivalents. In some cases, such as that of pineapple, the pre-chopped alternative cost three times more that the unprepared pr

Published: May 26, 2016

Euromonitor International, a leading global research firm, has ranked Ruchi Soya among the ‘Top 5 Packaged Food Companies in India.’ A recent report by the leading global research firm places Ruchi Soya in the fourth position in the packaged foods categ

Published: May 26, 2016

New opportunities are emerging for ingredient suppliers in the private label sector, as premium differentiation potential arises, according to Brian Sharoff, President of the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA). Growth of private label is mor

Published: May 25, 2016

Polymer Logistics, a retail-ready packaging provider based in Riverside, Calif., announced plans to locate a new logistics and distribution center in Dublin, Ga. The more than $4 million location will create 110 new jobs.

Published: May 25, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized the new Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods with changes that aim to make it easier for consumers to make informed choices about what they’re eating. The final rule includes some major changes

Published: May 24, 2016

If you’re looking to cost-effectively print high-density, fully compliant barcodes and labels that have longevity, or anything from simple date and batch codes to logos, product descriptions, ingredients lists and nutritional panels, then a Thermal Transf

Published: May 24, 2016

FDA today finalized the new Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect new scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease. The sweeping overhaul—the first in 20 years—includes modify

Published: May 24, 2016

The updated label makes improvements to this valuable resource so consumers can make more informed food choices.

Published: May 20, 2016

“If we were able to quadruple our export over the last 9 years, this means there is still space on the market,” states Oscar Woltman, director from FreshMex Mexico. “We didn’t grow in hectares, but we have grown in volume of trade. We have established goo

Published: May 20, 2016

Last week Ron Jongejan of Jaguacy expressed his displeasure regarding the time taken up by the scans in the port of Rotterdam. "It has to stop. I'm not against scans, but the delay it is causing at the moment, isn't normal and especially in 2016," accordi

Published: May 20, 2016

La Ferme d'Erquinvillers from Picardy foresees the French retail of yellow, red and white onions, silver skin onions, banana shallots and garlic all year round. The company carries out the cultivation, packaging and logistical activities themselves.

Published: May 18, 2016

Digital printing is capturing brands’ attention by creating opportunities to engage consumers on a local, “hyper-”personal and even emotional level. With nearly one-quarter of Chinese consumers indicating they would pay more for personalized soft drink pa

Published: May 18, 2016

New advances in packaging can help produce stay fresh longer. A research team focused on onions, one of the highest-volume vegetables sold worldwide. The team's results show that improvements can enhance the safety and improve the quality of the ubiquitou

Published: May 17, 2016

North America dominated this market during 2015, and is envisaged to retain its dominating hold over the market until the end of 2020.

Published: May 13, 2016

Associated British Foods (ABF) is reportedly contemplating the sale of its unprofitable sugar business in China to remain focused on its sugar operations in Europe and Africa.

Published: May 13, 2016

Shanghai-based private equity firm ClearVue Partners has invested in CHIC Fresh, a proprietary cold-crafted (otherwise known as HPP: High Pressure Processing) juice technology.

Published: May 13, 2016

ICE raw sugar rallied nearly 5 percent and neared a 1-1/2-year high on Wednesday as speculators bought on expectations that the Senate in top grower Brazil will suspend President Dilma Rousseff, supporting the country’s currency.

Published: May 13, 2016

America's longstanding love for cheese spurred growth in the natural and specialty cheese market, racking up $17 billion in sales in 2015, according to a report published by market research publisher Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

Published: May 12, 2016

Parents know that kids need good nutrition to be their healthiest and grow to their full potential but when you're constantly on the go, it can be hard to find wholesome snacking options that kids will actually eat.