FSSAI releases draft regulations on GM food
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released for public consultations a new draft of regulations for genetically modified (GM) food, proposing front-of-the-pack labeling for packaged food products that contain one...
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 has been driven by two overriding themes: justice and ambition....
Chuck Xu appointed to Michelman board of directors
Michelman has announced the appointment of Chuck Xu to its board of directors. Chuck is vice-president and general manager, strategy and M&A, electronics and industrial segment, DuPont de nemours.
Michelman is a global developer and...
Hoffmann names Christoph Peternell new managing director
Hoffmann, a global provider of high-quality packaging for infant-food, nutritional and wellbeing products, has named industry veteran Christoph Peternell as managing director for its tins business. He replaces André Seiler and will be based...
FlexBlow launches blowing, inspection & palletizing machine
FlexBlow, a Lithuania-based manufacturer of blow molding machines, has introduced BlowPack, a turn-key solution for complete manufacturing automation from preforms to palletized containers. This patented innovation integrates blowing, quality control, and packing into one...
India agrees to give a loan of US$ 20 million to IFAD
India has strengthened its commitment to fight hunger and poverty in rural areas by agreeing to loan US$ 20 million to the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). This financial agreement will help...
India showcases digital agriculture ecosystem at Expo2020
As part of the ongoing ‘Food, Agriculture and Livelihood’ fortnight, at India Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai, Ministry of Agriculture and Family Welfare, Government of India, hosted a seminar on ‘Emerging Technologies in Farm Machinery,...
India invites global investors to tap opportunities in agri-supply chain
India on Monday dated 21 February 2022, called upon global investors at the ongoing Dubai Expo to invest in the country's agriculture supply chain while highlighting the export potential of organic products.
Addressing a seminar...
K 2022 — 19-26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf
At the start of the K year, it becomes evident once again that the plastics and rubber experts all agree – K in Düsseldorf is the most relevant meeting point for the entire industry...
Leuze brings sensors and remote calibration for packaging 4.0
Leuze electronic has been inventing, manufacturing, and distributing cost-effective sensor systems for industrial automation worldwide for over a decade. The South Germany-headquartered company looks at the whole picture of a customer's workflow to develop...