COVID-19 has created widespread economic uncertainty resulting in many sectors critically reviewing their business models. The dairy packaging sector is no exception and across the supply chain companies have had to innovate and respond quickly to changes...
Global flexible packaging and lidding films supplier KM Packaging has launched a new range of mono-polymer material lidding films, made from polypropylene (PP), that is designed for recyclability.
One of the fastest growing yogurt brands in the UK, Nomadic Dairy has invested £2.7m ($3.5m) in new packaging that removes 240 tonnes of plastic annually from its supply chain.
Danimer Scientific, a developer and manufacturer of biodegradable materials, and Plastic Suppliers, Inc. (PSI), a global manufacturer of biopolymer EarthFirst PLA barrier and non-barrier sealant films, have partnered on the creation of bio-based, home...
This week’s Dairy Dialog podcast features interviews with Lewis Barton, president of Barton Group LLC, and Gerit Tolborg, CEO of Chromologics. We also have our weekly look at the global dairy markets with Charlie Hyland, from StoneX.
Growing consumption and demand for more sustainable packaging is boosting the need for new innovations. To develop solutions for packaging today and into the future, Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has started up operations in its new Excellence Centre...
A ‘closed-loop’ circular system that allows for the introduction of plastic materials in the recycling cycle, reducing costs and impact on the environment, has been developed by Italy's Aliplast, a Gruppo Hera company and European producer of flexible...
With the ongoing challenges and restrictions resulting from the global pandemic, SPX FLOW said it has put in place secure, remote procedures to procure raw materials and conduct trials on behalf of its customers, sharing results and shipping samples of...
An increased demand for pizza is accelerating the production of pasta filata, which is the largest, fastest growing segment and most globally widespread cheese type, accounting for 25% of cheese produced globally.
Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, has announced that Trinseo and Coexpan, active in sheet extrusion for form fill seal (FFS) dairy markets in Europe, CIS and America, will collaborate...
Australian product authentication and consumer engagement solutions provider YPB Group Limited has announced Nature One Dairy has confirmed the expanded usage of YPB’s Connect codes in its regional expansion through SE Asia.
GEA has made a series of changes to its SANICIP bag filtration system for food- and dairy spray dryers in a long-term development project the company said will provide operational benefits to users of the new equipment.
Eurofins Technologies, a Luxembourg-based supplier of test kits and systems for laboratory analyses, has revealed its ELISA assay (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) for the detection of aflatoxin M1, I’screen AFLA M1 milk, has been granted AOAC Research...
Investment company Fortistar and Paloma Dairy have announced the beginning of construction on a dairy digester renewable natural gas (RNG) facility, the Sunoma Renewable Biofuel Project.
Swedish-headquartered packaging company Stora Enso said it building a pilot facility to produce Cellufoam by Stora Enso, a lightweight, fiber-based foam material for protective packaging and cushioning.
Mazoon Dairy, the largest integrated dairy company in the Sultanate of Oman, and SIG Combibloc Obeikan, provider of aseptic packaging and filling machines for food and beverages, have announced the launch of a full range of liquid dairy products.
UK company Valves Online has recently introduced a jacketed hygienic butterfly valve that the company says solves reoccurring problems commonly found in the confectionery and dairy industries.
GEA has clinched a contract to supply a new, environmentally friendly refrigeration system, which will be Scotland’s first large-scale plant combining biomass heat and absorption chilling.
The latest addition to the MasoSine Certa family of high-performance Sine pumps, the Certa 800, provides flows to 255m3/h and is now available from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG).
UK ice cream brand Magnum has launched its ice cream tubs range in the UK using packaging made with recycled plastic. Following a successful pilot last year, Magnum is the first ice cream brand to use recycled polypropylene plastic in packaging.
At the Process Expo in Chicago, the PP20H pressure sensor from Baumer MDS GmbH was the winner of the Innovations Showcase Award in the dairy product category.
Selig, a global provider of sealing solutions, is expanding its customer support by launching virtual field service to provide technical assistance throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has canceled its in-person Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Chicago this year.
Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has acquired Can Packaging, a privately owned designer and manufacturer of sustainable paper packaging and related manufacturing equipment, based in Habsheim, France, for total consideration...
Volpak, a Coesia company that designs pouch packaging machines and solutions, is developing customer-assistance program based on advanced strategies to allow remote work on machines and systems.
SIG is extending its range of PAC.ENGAGE QR code solutions into closures with the launch of ‘One Cap, One Code’ for one-to-one online marketing opportunities.
Us—headquartered PerkinElmer, Inc. has launched the LactoScope FT-B instrument, which delivers quick and accurate full spectrum component testing and adulterant screening for liquid dairy products such as whey, raw and skim milk, shelf stable milk and...
A new partnership between five European companies and research institutions is receiving funding from EIT Food, in order to build a diagnostic platform to improve the on-site testing capacity of the food industry, delivering results in less than one hour.
This week we have another long Dairy Dialog podcast, with four guests: Lisa Harrison, senior brand manager at Norseland in the UK; and three interviews from the US, EcoTensil creator and CEO, Peggy Cross; George Haymaker III, founder of Re:THINK Ice Cream;...
GEA has added two new service packages to its GEA Remote Support product, providing different types of remote assistance, which the company said ensures availability in every situation without compromising safety and security.
The Members of Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE), which represent the European flexible packaging industry, agreed to a joint vision on sustainability at FPE’s first virtual conference, held last month.
Guests on the podcast this week are Peter McGuiness, CEO of Chobani; John Brown, vice president of marketing at Selig; and Patrick Verhelst, Elopak chief marketing officer.
During a countrywide lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all non-essential operations as well as local movements were suspended in India in the month of April.
On the podcast this week, our guests are Larry McGill, corporate vice president, GSF and CEO of KanPak U.S.; Take Two Foods co-founder and CEO Sarah Pool and co-founder and COO Matt Olsofsky; Ulrich Irgens, from Novozymes OneHealth; and Shefali Sharma,...
This week, guests on the podcast are Patrick Kamphuis, senior medical affairs director at Nutricia; Teni Ekundare, investor outreach manager, UK & Northern Europe, FAIRR Initiative; Frank Borrmann, market manager SBU Checkweighing, Mettler Toledo;...
