Innovia Films has produced its first top-coated BOPP label films that are proven to be food contact compliant under EU and FDA regulations. According to Innovia Films, UltraFoil CFA (clear) and WFA (white) films maximise the aesthetics ...
BYK Additives & Instruments is launching a new additive on the market: BYK-1640 is a polymer-based, VOC- and silicone-free defoamer for aqueous systems which is also suitable for some applications that come into direct contact with food. ...
In America, the FDA’s current position is that BPA is safe at the current levels occurring in foods. In 2014, FDA experts from across the agency, specialising in toxicology, analytical chemistry, endocrinology, epidemiology, and other ...
Tags: toxicology, analytical chemistry, endocrinology, Agriculture
FLEXcon has introduced a new PVDC-coated film, known as optiFLEX RESEAL BARRIER Clear, to address the growing demand for resealable food packaging. The new offering, which will serve as a barrier against moisture to maintain food ...
Tags: FLEXcon, PVDC-coated film, Packaging
Two baby and toddler food companies: Beech-Nut is 123 years old, Rafferty’s Garden is 7. Both lead with peak nutrition claims. Beech-Nut makes glass packaging part of this. Rafferty’s Garden uses flexible pouches. Let’s ...
Tags: glass packaging, baby food, Packaging
The system comprises a tray which is supplied flat-packed and is easily assembled along with the oblong mini-loaf cake cases which are being produced on a new machine designed and built by Chevler at its Hengoed factory in mid-Wales. Once ...
Tags: Mini-Loaf Cake, Traybake System
The digital colour press targets the label market and Xeikon claimed that the press is 60% faster than any other model in its current press portfolio. The five-colour machine can print at speeds of 30m per minute and can handle substrates ...
Tags: label market, Xeikon, Printing
US-based printing and specialty papers manufacturer NewPage Corporation has introduced a high gloss cast coated alternative label paper called Reflections designed for high-end wet glue and pressure sensitive applications. Food and ...
A new study has revealed that food packaging includes hazardous chemicals that are legally used in the production of food contact materials in Europe and the US, and cause health problems. The study entitled 'Food contact substances ...
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Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) producer Phoenix Technologies International has secured approval from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for its manufacturing process, which is based on extra small particle size ...
Tags: Phoenix Technologies, EFSA, Packaging
PURE Bioscience, a California-based developer of patented silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, has submitted a Food Contact Notification (FCN) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval to use silver dihydrogen ...
Tags: PURE Bioscience, raw poultry, Food
Polymer additive technologies provider Addivant announced that its WESTON 705 liquid antioxidant has secured the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for food contact applications. Following the approval, WESTON 705 antioxidant, ...
Tags: Liquid Packaging, Packaging, food packaging
Finland-based paper and pulp company Metsa Board has introduced a new lightweight and sustainable board, Carta Dedica, for food service industry. Said to be safe for food contact, the board is available in a clay coating version for ...
Tags: Food Service Industry, paper, pulp
This cocoa paper is an innovation which has already won over the chocolate and chocolate packaging industries! Cocoa bean husks are usually waste products in chocolate production but James Cropper has used them to make paper. The husks ...
Tags: Packaging, Printing, cocoa paper, chocolate packaging
For the seventh consecutive year, Menasha Packaging’s Food Packaging facility, located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, has been recognized by the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International. The Food Packaging facility recently ...
Tags: Menasha Packaging, Food Packaging