GM mustard cleared for environmental release, field trials
In the last week of October, the Indian government’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) ordered the environmental release of the GM (genetically modified) mustard—the...
Baby food packaging market on a steady upward spiral
The baby food packaging market is on a growth trajectory, riding on safety and hygiene concerns after the Covid pandemic as well as a...
Progress and disappointment on climate change at COP27
At the conclusion of COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on 19 November 2022 the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “From the beginning, this conference...
Mane Kancor study on antioxidant capability of spices and herbs
Mane Kancor’s phytochemists have been studying various spices and herbs to understand their antioxidant capability and have identified popular kitchen herb Rosemary as one...
European Commission plans to delay food legislation reform
The European Commission (EU) confirmed plans to delay legislation reform that would protect consumers from hazardous chemicals, including those used in food, much to...
Aptar Food + Beverage receives RecyClass approval for SimpliCycle valve
Midland, Michigan, USA, 7 October 2022 – Aptar Food + Beverage, a leader in consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions, reported that...
Licious launches its plant-based meat UnCrave
Licious the pan-India meat supplier and home delivery start-up that has grown in the past two years of the pandemic has launched its direct...
How Linney cut 92 tons of materials to support sustainability drive
The packaging industry is facing significant changes in consumer demand patterns as brands and CPG companies adjust to new preferences in a new era...
Interview with Constantia’s Dr. Achim Grefenstein
In November 2019, at the opening of the brand new Constantia Ecoflex plant near Ahmedabad, we first met Dr Achim Grefenstein. While seated together...
Trimurti orders Hosokawa Alpine 3-layer blown film line in latest investment phase
The Bengaluru-based Trimurti Group has chalked out an extensive expansion plan for its packaging business with several significant investments lined up. The company is...
