An organic industry watchdog contends the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has quietly allowed a flood of hydroponically-produced fruits and vegetables, largely imported, to be illegally labeled and sold as "organic." This produce is ...
Tags: Cornucopia Institute, USDA
DuPont Nutrition & Health has announced to invest $100m to increase its probiotics manufacturing capacity in the US. The specialty food ingredient company expects to increase the production of probiotics by 70% through the new investment. ...
Tags: DuPont, Nutrition&Health
Beverage industry veteran Edward (Ed) Maletis' Limnes Bottling Acquisition Company has completed the acquisition of historic Portland Bottling Company from its existing ownership group, including majority shareholder Harry Merlo. The ...
Tags: Ed Maletis, Bottling
Packaging solutions provider Massman Automation Designs has completed the acquisition of EDL Packaging Engineers for undisclosed amount. EDL is engaged in manufacturing shrink wrappers, shrink bundlers, corrugated tray formers and ...
Tags: Packaging, EDL Packaging
Detroit-based auto-parts maker American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has agreed to acquire Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) in a transaction worth about $3.3bn. MPG provides lightweight components for use in powertrain and suspension ...
Tags: American Axle, Metaldyne
Pro Mach subsidiary IPak Machinery is set to unveil the new TF-350B tray former machine at Pack Expo in the US. The event will take place from 6 to 9 November in Chicago. The new TF-350 family of tray formers produces different trays, ...
Hook and loop fastening system specialist Aplix has introduced a new sensory closure for small bags. The new 16mm Easy-Lock Touch closure has been designed to improve the functionality of package, enabling to provide enhanced experience ...
Tags: Aplix, Small Bags
The Pro Mach Flexible Packaging Group plans to demonstrate its range of machine systems and options at Pack Expo scheduled to be held in Chicago from 6-9 November 2016. At this booth, customers can learn more about the high uptime, small ...
Tags: Pro Mach, Flexible Packaging
German based hubergroup has unveiled a new polyurethane (PU) based printing ink for flexographic printing. The new ink series is primarily intended for use in complex film lamination applications. Branded as Gecko Platinum, the new ink ...
Tags: Flexographic Printing, Hubergroup
GEFCO has secured a new €8bn contract to optimize PSA Group's entire worldwide manufacturing supply chain. The agreement reaffirms that GEFCO is the PSA Group’s leading supplier in Europe, number two worldwide. The agreement ...
Taiwan Hon Chuan, a producer of caps and performs, has selected Sacmi’s IPS 400 injection preform moulding machine to manufacture PET performs. Sacmi, as part of an agreement signed in May 2016, will supply its three complete ...
Toyota Motor will set up a mobility services platform (MSPF) to collaborate with several service providers, as well as telematics insurance. Based on the proliferation and popularity of mobility services, like car-sharing; the MSPF will ...
Donaldson Company has introduced new LifeTec technology for food and beverage process filtration. The filters are engineered for higher flow rates, greater strength, and longer life than comparable products, with a variety of media ...
The Scottish Salmon Company has secured full GGN licensing, an international consumer labelling scheme which guarantees the quality of production and origin of fish and seafood. GGN labels enable consumers to identify products made from ...
Tags: GGN Licensing, GGN labels
Cellana and PIVEG have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop and commercialize Omega-3 oils and other high-value applications from algae biomass. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Cellana presently produces ...
Tags: Cellana, Omega-3 Oils