Viktor Hermansson, Global Marketing Director at Markem-Imaje
As the food and beverage industry prepares for GS1 Sunrise 2027, the shift from traditional one-dimensional barcodes to GS1 Digital Link-enabled 2D QR codes is set to reshape packaging, traceability and consumer engagement. Beyond serving...
NSF, a global human health organisation, announced Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as the first manufacturer in the Asia Pacific region to earn dual certification to NSF 537: PFAS-Free Products and NSF 538: MOAH-Free Certification for Nonfood Compounds and Food Equipment Materials. Certification to bot...
GEA is introducing Changeover Assist, a new digital application that provides standardized support for product and recipe changeovers on SmartControl-based machines. The software guides operators step by step through the changeover process, helping reduce operator errors, product waste and unpl...
Raman spectroscopy offers a new way to detect substances such as methanol inside sealed, coloured bottles without opening or damaging the container. By combining laser beam shaping with wavelength modulation, researchers have developed a technique that can overcome weak Raman signals and interferenc...
CELSIUS, the premium lifestyle energy drink brand, announced that many of its favorite energy drinks – including all existing permanent flavors of its sparkling, fizz-free and beloved CELSIUS VIBE line, have earned NSF Certified for Sport certification, reinforcing the brand’s longstandi...
Krones has strengthened its presence in India with the official opening of a new manufacturing facility in Vemagal, near Bengaluru. The new plant is expected to enable the company to work more closely with customers and support its growth in India’s beverage, food and packaging industries.
In...
Tomasz Doweyko Jurkowski, Manager R&D Innovation & Strategy, Duni Group
As foodservice businesses face growing pressure to reduce packaging waste and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements, the shift towards recyclable and more circular packaging solutions is gaining momentum. Duni Group...
Mars is bringing natural menthol sourced through its Shubh Mint programme into its European chewing gum supply chain, as the company begins integrating the sustainably sourced ingredient into its manufacturing operations in the UK and Poland.
Mint is a critical i...
The 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 10, 2026, adopted a number of international food standards, including the Codex Standard for Baker's Yeast, which was proposed by China.
The new standard is the first internationally reco...
Global packaging supplier Detpak has opened a new manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, strengthening its ability to support major Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) customers with locally produced, paper-based packaging solutions.
Detpak is a trusted packaging partner to some of the w...
Arash Fayyazi, Chief Technology Officer, Saveggy
As the EU prepares to enforce its ban on single-use plastics for fresh produce, the food industry faces mounting pressure to find sustainable alternatives that don’t compromise shelf life or quality. Swedish startup Saveggy has emerged as a fron...
This prestigious award brings together innovative solutions from emerging markets worldwide
Arya.ag, India’s largest and only profitable integrated grain commerce platform, has been recognised at the SmartAG Award 2025 for its innovative solutions that embed climate resilience and su...
The initiative is expected to bolster India’s position as a trusted global exporter of grapes and unlock new market opportunities by enhancing transparency and trust in quality assurance
Agilent Technologies India and ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG), Pune, have announced the ne...
The Lidl Live Well logo goes a step further, with products also needing to align with the Planetary Health Diet
Lidl GB has become the first discounter to introduce a health marker to its own-label products: Live Well. A new logo designed to help customers easily identify healthy products w...
GENE-UP PRO HRM also provides a significantly shorter time-to-result, reducing the current Compendial Method 15-day result time down to only 72 hours
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, announces the launch of GENE-UP PRO HRM—the first DNA-based te...
Whataburger is shaking up summer with a bold new twist on two Texas icons. Starting August 5, the beloved burger chain will debut the Dr Pepper Blackberry Shake, a limited-time flavor mashup that merges its signature vanilla shake with the fruity zing of blackberry-infused Dr Pepper. The result is ...
Mars, Incorporated, the maker of SNICKERS, M&M’S and one of the world’s top five peanut buyers, has announced a $5 million investment in agricultural science under its newly unveiled Protect the Peanut Plan. This five-year initiative aims to address the mounting pressures threatening global...
SIG is now expanding the alu-free option into the juice category and a multi-serve format for the first time
SIG has launched the first 1-litre aseptic carton packs made of SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material, which are now available on shelves. It is the world’s first full ba...
