Know-how transfer in counterfeit protection
Recent food scandals, such as contaminated milk powder or rotten meat, have made one thing clear: counterfeit products in the food industry have a...
Lockdown – Food processors struggle with supply chain
As India enters the second week of its 21-day lockdown, a battle commences and extends itself from production, a reduction in workforce to the...
Impact of Covid-19 on packaging industry
Coronavirus which originated in Wuhan, China, has already claimed more than 45000 deaths worldwide. The virus has spread to many parts of the world,...
Nestlé expands use of blockchain technology to Zoégas coffee brand
Nestlé has expanded the use of the IBM Food Trust blockchain technology platform to its Zoégas coffee brand. The company has launched select editions...
Aptar launches InvisiShield active packaging solution for pathogen mitigation
Aptar food and beverage, a leader in a broad range of premium active packaging systems and processing equipment for fresh-cut fruits, vegetables, and seafood....
Flint Group Packaging Inks implements surcharge across inks and coatings
Flint Group Packaging Inks Europe confirmed the implementation of a solvent surcharge for its solvent-based inks and coatings in Europe, effective 1st April 2020....
Report reassures growth for packaging holography, says trade body
An international trade body says the latest industry reports indicate continued growth for anti-counterfeiting packaging technologies. According to the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA),...
Lockdown – Snowman Logistics ramps up operations to meet demand
In a message to stakeholders, Snowman Logistics has communicated that the company is running their operations 24x7. The cold storage warehousing and transportation are...
Packaging industry adopts nanotechnology to tackle food loss and waste
In the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, major economies like China, Japan and South Korea contribute to about 25% of the world’s food waste while other...
Traceability – The front end of the food retail industry
Food products displayed on the shelves of retail stores traverse a long way to get there. Right from gathering the original ingredients to manufacturing...
