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Bemis wields the knife as packaging demand and earnings fall
Soaring resin prices, falling demand in sectors such as confectionery, along with almost US$40m costs related to plant closures and job cuts saw fourth quarter operating profits in flexible packaging slump by 37% at the end of what Bemis called a “challenging” year for the company.
Silver-ion silicone boosts dairy processing safety – developer
A silver ion-laced silicone material that absorbs and destroys pathogens such as E.coli and Salmonella will ensure safety standards are met in the dairy sector, its developer has claimed.
Groupe Guillin slams fruit packaging cartel fine
French packaging company Groupe Guillin has challenged the legitimacy of the decision by Spanish competition authorities to fine it almost €3m for its alleged role in a fruit packaging price fixing ring as it lodged an appeal with the anti-trust body.
France faces court action over packaging waste law delays
The French Government faces being hauled into court unless it can convince Brussels that it has adopted European legislation designed to cut packaging waste.
Pathogen testing acquisition will cut result time by hours – Life Technologies
The acquisition of Matrix MicroScience will significantly reduce testing time and costs through the combination of complementary foodborne pathogen testing equipment, Life Technologies has claimed.
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Empac denounces greenwashing after legal victory over Superfos
Empac has condemned the practice of greenwashing after a Danish court ruled that Superfos had breached advertising guidelines in claims that plastic packaging was more eco-friendly than metal...
Global Industry News
New standard for vitamin D test promises more accurate resultsfrom NutraIngredients.com
Researchers have unveiled the development of new and ‘much-needed’ reference methodolgy that promises to assure more accurate and reliable measurements of vitamin D status.
Naturex introduces fruit- and vegetable-derived colors in the USfrom FoodNavigator-USA.com
Natural extracts manufacturer Naturex has introduced a new range of fruit and vegetable-derived colors in the United States, as part of its NAT color range.
Bread does not cause bloating, claims studyfrom BakeryAndSnacks.com
The British Nutrition Association has said that there is insufficient evidence that bread causes bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort.
WHO debates industry’s role in child nutrition planfrom FoodNavigator.com
The involvement of the private sector in child nutrition has proved contentious at a recent meeting of the World Health Organisation’s executive board (EB).