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Freudenberg launches new sealing material By FBR Staff Writer
Freudenberg Process Seals, a division of Germany-based Freudenberg Group, has launched Fluoroprene XP 40 sealing material in the North American market. The new material helps manufacturers meet the sealing challenges surrounding food and beverage processing, the company said.
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Bosch Packaging to launch die-fold package for chocolate manufacturers By FBR Staff Writer
Bosch Packaging Technology is set to introduce its first single-wrap die-fold package with hermetic seals for chocolate manufacturers. The new package ensures product quality and maximum shelf life for a strong visual impact.
Food Technology > Packaging > News Gainco, Viking Masek sign distribution agreement By FBR Staff Writer
Gainco, a US-based manufacturer of yield management, packing and distribution systems for meat and poultry processors, has signed a distribution agreement with Viking Masek Global Packaging Technologies – a manufacturer of vertical form, fill, and seal packaging machines (VFFS) for the packaging industry.
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USDA proposes new rule to simplify labeling approval process
06 December 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has proposed a new food labeling rule which will allow companies to use new labels or modify labels without first submitting such labels to the FSIS.
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Sidel, Refresco France, PepsiCo win clean technology award
01 December 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
Sidel, Refresco France, PepsiCo France have jointly won the first prize in the category of 'Efficient and Clean Technology' at the Prix Entreprises et Environnement (Enterprise and Environment Awards) in France.
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India to get tougher on food packaging rules
24 November 2011
India is set to implement a packaging law that bans reducing quantities in essential products while retaining the prices. Under the new law, certain specified commodities should be packed for sale as per the standard quantities specified in the government notification.
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India passes mandatory jute packaging rule for foodgrain, sugar
17 November 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
The Indian government has passed a rule that requires 90% of the production of foodgrain and sugar to be packaged in bags made of natural fibre during the current jute year.
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Nestlé to build new factory in Angola
11 November 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
Swiss food company Nestlé is investing CHF10m ($11m) to build its first factory in Angola. The new factory, located in the Angolan capital Luanda, will act as a ‘finishing centre’ for packing and repacking products such as Nido milk powder and Nescafé coffee.
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Centrally placed nutritional facts labels get more attention: Study
24 October 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
Nutritional facts label which are centrally located on the food packaging are viewed more frequently and for longer time than those located peripherally, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
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UB launches KP Nuts multi-strip range
19 October 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
British food company United Biscuits has introduced a new display solution for its KP Nuts brand. According to the company, the new multi-strip range will help create additional space in store, increase visibility and help drive cross category link sales for retailers.
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Canadian researchers to develop new packaging to kill bacteria
14 October 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
Canadian researchers from the Sentinel Bioactive Paper Network are developing new paper-based packaging method to control the growth of Listeria and E. Coli O157:H7.
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France to curb BPA use in food packaging
12 October 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
French health minister Xavier Bertrand has supported a law that would curb the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in all food packaging effective 2014. The food law also proposes the ban of the chemical in all packaging aimed at children by 2013.
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Original SoupMan to launch soups in Tetra Recart packaging
05 October 2011 | By FBR Staff Writer
Original SoupMan, a soup restaurant chain in the US, has announced that its heat-and-serve-soups will be available in shelf-stable, Tetra Recart packaging in January. Previously available only in the frozen section, the soups will be sold in the main grocery soup aisle.
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