February 21, 2025 | Packaging

Singapore to implement beverage container return scheme from April 2026

Under this scheme, consumers will pay a 10-cent refundable deposit when purchasing pre-packaged beverages in plastic or metal containers ranging from 150 millilitres to 3 litres In a major step…

February 19, 2025 | Africa

GIZ, ofi and Rikolto expand low-carbon cocoa project in Ecuador

Climate change poses a significant threat to 1.7 million Ecuadorians dependent on cocoa ofi, a global leader in food and beverage ingredients and solutions, international NGO Rikolto, and the German Development Agency GIZ (Gesellschaft…

February 17, 2025 | Food

Thailand reports progress in battle against Blackchin tilapia

The DOF announced a breakthrough in controlling the invasive Blackchin tilapia with the introduction of a specially engineered strain known as Blackchin Tilapia 4n—a genetically modified variant designed to inhibit…

February 14, 2025 | Feature

Bugs on menu: Singapore embraces edible insects for sustainable future

The growing interest in insect-based food comes after the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approved 16 species of edible insects for sale and consumption in July Singapore-based Insect Food, under its…

February 13, 2025 | Company News

ALPLA launches packaging plant in Thailand

ALPLA is increasing its presence in Southeast Asia ALPLA is expanding in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region and opening a second location in Thailand. The modern plant in Chachoengsao, near Bangkok,…

February 13, 2025 | Australia

Wine Australia tests feasibility of alternatives to glass bottles for premium wine

The grants have been issued as part of the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII) As the Australian wine sector moves towards its emissions reduction targets, six innovative packaging solutions…

February 11, 2025 | Company News

FoodChain ID and &Wider partners for responsible supply chain

The new service meets the demand from global brands to monitor and mitigate potential worker issues within their supply chains FoodChain ID, a provider of certification services and technology for…

February 10, 2025 | Company News

Duravant to acquire Pattyn provider of packaging automation systems

Automation solutions leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pattyn Duravant LLC, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling…

February 7, 2025 | Company News

Turing Labs unveils AI platform to help companies navigate evolving ingredient regulations

The platform enables manufacturers to proactively reformulate products affected by current and future ingredient regulations while maintaining product quality and consumer acceptance Turing Labs launched an enhanced AI-powered platform designed…

February 6, 2025 | Company News

UNS Vertical Farms Dubai unveils over 45 varieties of microgreens

Located in Al Quoz, Dubai, UNS Vertical Farms, a division of Speedex Group and a pioneer in vertical farming in the UAE Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and vital micronutrients, microgreens…