The United States has no warning seals. Its food label rests on the Nutrition Facts panel, the declaration of nine major allergens and the bioengineered food disclosure, all under FDA’s 21 CFR Part 101. But 2026 and 2027 bring three changes that land squarely on the package: Red No. 3 must be out of food by January 15, 2027, the new “healthy” definition carries a February 2028 compliance date, and a proposed front-of-package rule is still waiting to be finalized.
The Hellmann’s–NBA collaboration has tapped into the power of Brazil’s more than 57 million NBA fans with a sports-to-sales strategy that’s delivering growth, brand premiumisation and Gen Z brand engagement for Hellmann’s winning line-up of flavoured, squeeze-bottle mayos. Here we look at what is powering this success story.
The suppliers of the food and beverage industries are strongly committed to environmental themes and the preservation of resources and will demonstrate this at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne. The focus is on solutions, innovations and visions for the future Responsibility – this is the top theme of Anuga FoodTec 2024. Koelnmesse as organiser, together with …
“Proof of the continuing superiority of double walled large containers over their single skin alternatives for food storage applications has been underlined by recent research carried out by the University of Iceland in conjunction with RPC Sæplast.”
The objective of the deal with RPC Superfos (injection moulding and thermoforming), RPC Bebo (thermoforming) and RPC Kambo (injection moulding and blow moulding) is to deliver increased efficiency, stability and superior packaging product development for an optimal end-user experience.
UPM Raflatac is introducing four new food-safe labeling products to the European market. This will expand the company’s food labeling range, providing a wider range of material options for brand owners and packaging designers. All four products meet the European Union’s stringent requirements for food safety.
The new non-contact DOSIC® ultrasonic flow sensor is used to detect the flow volume of conductive and non-conductive liquids. With its measurement channel and stainless-steel housing, the ultrasonic flowmeter is suitable for measuring tasks in hygienic and highly demanding environments.
The digital transformation towards networked production environments in terms of Industry 4.0 (I4.0) and/or the Internet of Things (IoT) is gaining momentum. Numerous applications from the areas of product and process monitoring, labelling technology, packaging, logistics as well as maintenance and repair show already today the optimisation potential that this transformation to the Internet of …
Modern packages think for themselves, remind us, extend shelf life, can be heated at the press of a button and influence our senses with their appearance, odour and feel – and some of them can even speak. What packages in the food sector are capable of today goes far beyond their original purpose of protecting …