Food crises may increase without systemic change: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that the world’s ability to nourish its burgeoning population is under threat...
China set to dominate PET capacity additions in Asia
China is set to register the highest polyethylene terephthalate (PET) capacity additions in Asia between 2022 and 2026, contributing about 51% of the region’s...
Landliebe introduces SIG’s combiSwift closure with tethered caps
The Germany-based dairy company Landliebe Molkereiprodukte has launched UHT milk in combibloc Slimline carton packs with SIG’s combiSwift TC (tethered cap) under its Landliebe...
Gentlebrand’s No-Label PET bottle for Montbest water in Korea
Korea Crystal Beverage, in business for over 48 years, commissioned Gentlebrand to design a premium, sustainable packaging solution for its leading Montbest spring water...
Coca-Cola launches 100% recycled PET bottles for FIFA
Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Coca‑Cola Middle East announced the introduction of 100% recycled PET (rPET) bottles for Coca‑Cola’s range of...
Huhtamaki’s compostable coffee capsules for Nespresso
Huhtamaki, began an exclusive partnership with one of the largest coffee brands, Nespresso, in early 2021 to innovate a sustainable home-compostable paper-based coffee capsule....
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...
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,...
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...
Cargill launches soluble fibers with 30% low sugar
Cargill, a leading consumer brand of edible oils such as Nature Fresh, Gemini, Sweekar, Leonardo Olive Oil, Rath and Sunflower brand of hydrogenated fats,...
