BASF and HP Indigo launch water-based adhesives for flexible packaging
BASF has partnered with HP Indigo to develop a water-based adhesive for flexible packaging using its HP Indigo ElectroInk process.
Archives for June 8, 2017
Method to detect pesticide residues in non-alcoholic beverages
Researchers have developed a method which has a ‘strong promise’ for regulatory monitoring and commercial analysis of pesticide residues in non-alcoholic beverages.
Steviana Bioscience aims to make a splash at IFT with next generation stevia sweeteners
A new player in the stevia market - Steviana Bioscience - is looking to carve a niche in the market for next generation stevia sweeteners, which utilize some of the minor glycosides in the stevia leaf, notably Reb D.
Coca-Cola launches Coca-Cola No Sugar: ‘The best tasting sugar-free cola we have ever made’
Coca-Cola has launched Coca-Cola No Sugar in Australia, promising the taste of the new sugar-free variety is the closest yet to its flagship brand.
Most consumers judge a craft beer by its packaging, Nielsen finds
The craft beer shelf is getting more crowded with 1,800 new product launches in the category last year, making packaging and labeling one of the primary purchase influencers for craft beer consumers, according to Nielsen.
Consumer demand for natural & low calorie drinks continues to open opportunities for stevia
Today’s health conscious consumers put great emphasis on natural and low calorie: opening up more and more opportunities for stevia, particularly in beverages. But giving consumers confidence will be key to driving stevia's continued growth, according to...
Innovations in flavor, packaging and design help Perrier ride bottled water boom
Sparkling waters are the fastest growing segment of the booming bottled water industry: and Perrier is seeing ‘tremendous growth’ - particularly in the unsweetened flavors segment - as consumers look for alternatives to carbonated soft drinks.
Healthy and handcrafted beverages add to appeal of fast casual dining
Fast casual restaurants are tapping into the increasingly time-crunched, yet health-focused schedule of consumers, by providing healthy, guilt-free beverage options while satisfying their desire for occasional indulgence.
LiquiGlide expands its CPG portfolio in condiments and dairy
LiquiGlide has taken on a general manager as it commercializes its first applications in packaging with coatings for condiments (mayonnaise, dressings and dips) and dairy (cream cheese, sour cream and yogurt), among others.
Thailand Dairy Organization to increase production capacity by 80%
Dairy Farming Promotion Organization of Thailand (DPO) is expanding its production capacity by installing three CFA 124 high-speed filling machines from SIG Combibloc.
Growing trend of everyday wellness positions sparkling water as ‘guilt-free indulgence’: Euromonitor
The list of beverages consumers drink on a daily basis is becoming more restricted, but sparkling water has maintained a prime spot and is perceived as an everyday indulgence, according to Euromonitor.
PureCircle develops stevia plant 20 times sweeter than standard plant
Using traditional plant breeding techniques, PureCircle has developed a stevia plant with 20 times more sweet-tasting steviol glycosides than standard stevia, it says.