Breakthrough, 100% sugar removal from juice

NewTree Fruit Company, (NTFC) a Traverse City, MI-based nutrition company, is the first to patent and commercialize a culturing method to extract sugar from fruit juice. Most recently, it has successfully removed 100% of the naturally occurring sugars (fructose, sucrose, and glucose) from cranberry juice concentrate, while retaining all the nutritional value of the fruit itself. This breakthrough was achieved using NTFC’s patented, De-SugaringTM technology and will be expanded to other juices and made available commercially for brands and products to provide to their consumers immediately.   Sugar, both natural and added, is present in over 60% of the world’s supply chain. Since the early 2000’s there has been heightened awareness from scientific evidence of the detrimental effects of sugar to consumers since the 1950’s. This has manifested itself in obesity, diabetes, and decrease in both quality of life and lifespan. As a result, there has been an increased focus and effort by brands and companies to reduce the overall amount of sugar in their offerings and ultimately consumed by consumers. Fruit juice is naturally high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, natural hydration, is plant based, non-GMO, and tastes great. It’s also very high in sugar, which caused the WHO to recommend limiting consumption to 4 oz per day. NewTree Fruit Company’s patented innovation known as “De-SugaringTM” is among the very few processes to remove sugar from the supply chain rather than reduce sugar offerings in products to consumers through dilution, which is a common practice today.   Chad Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO, NTFC said, “Consuming less sugar is a top priority for consumers today and there is an increasing expectation that healthier product solutions must also taste great, and NewTree Fruit Company hits that mark.” De-SugaredTM 100% fruit juice concentrates can be used to add flavor, brilliant color, nutrients, in addition to lowering the sugar, calorie, and carbohydrate impact in non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages alike. NTFC has developed ingredient formats that can offer consumers reduced or zero sugar benefits to consumers with full nutrition through fruit juice, flavored water, sports hydration, protein drinks, smoothies and yogurt prep, jellies, gummies, nutritional bars, and RTD alcohol products.   Anderson added, “Lower sugar juice options currently in the marketplace rely on dilution to reduce the sugar and calories, which also reduces or eliminates the nutritional benefit to consumers. De-SugaredTM 100% fruit juice delivers all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and natural hydration the body needs to function. Our mission is to partner with beverage and food companies worldwide to develop more nutrient dense products for the masses.”   About NewTree Fruit Company   NewTree Fruit Company is a Traverse City, MI-based company dedicated to improving nutrition while reducing sugar consumption among consumers worldwide. With its patented De-SugaringTM Technology, NewTree has successfully reduced sugar to 1g or less in an 8oz juice-based product while maintaining taste and delivering the full nutritional value of two servings of fruit. For more information, please visit www.newtreefruit.com or email [email protected]. press release on NewTree's website

The 8th edition of plast & printpack alger: key business platform for presenting sustainable solutions

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Algeria is the second largest importer of plastics in primary forms in Africa & the Middle East (EUROMAP) and the largest investor in plastics and packaging technology in the Maghreb and one of the largest in Africa (VDMA).   These technology imports enable Algeria to develop and diversify its own production, increase exports and substitute imports of consumables.   It is against this background, that the 8th edition of plast & printpack alger in 2024 plays an important role in raising awareness of environmentally friendly materials and packaging among the Algerian public and making the public increasingly familiar with green solutions and circular economy.   Organised by fairtrade Messe and Messe Duesseldorf, plast & printpack alger will be held at the Centre International de Conférences d‘Alger Abdelatif Rahal CIC from 04 to 06 March 2024.   The event is to continue its growth story, both in quality and quantity, and international market leaders will be there again in 2024, as well as official country pavilions from Austria, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, Tunisia and Türkiye.   NEW: Recycling Solutions @ printpack & plast alger   The demand for recycling facilities in Algeria is growing, offering interesting business opportunities to international suppliers. The 8th edition of plast & printpack alger will now shine a spotlight on Recycling Solutions featuring the concentration of important recycling technology exhibitors in a dedicated area of the show, a high-quality conference program on this topic and the visit of buyers from all major recycling companies.   Review: plast & printpack alger 2022 with high satisfaction ratings   After 2 covid influenced years, plast & printpack alger 2022 marked the powerful restart for the Algerian plast & printpack industry. 110 globally leading exhibitors from 18 countries presented technology innovations and solutions to 3,675 professionals from 42 countries.   During the accompanying conference, experts from Algerian government institutions and the private sector discussed with international experts and exhibitors on “Recycling of plastics and packaging materials - Algeria on the way to the circular economy”.   Exhibitors and visitors were highly satisfied with the event. Exhibitor Latife Karabulut from Ekin Makina expressed her satisfaction: “plast & printpack alger 2022, the exhibition and the number of visitors, made us very happy. Just like in previous years. We love Algeria and plast alger. See you in 2024!”     Of the 3,675 trade visitors, 95% came from Algeria (3,484) and 5% (191 visitors) from a total of 41 countries, including Tunisia, France, Turkey, Germany, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Senegal. The largest share of visitors came from Algiers, followed by Sétif, Blida, Oran, Bejaia, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Boumerdès, Constantine, Batna, Annaba, Tipaza, Ghardaïa, Tizi Ouzou and Tlemcen.   Exceptional satisfaction rates were recorded both by exhibitors and visitors. Thus, 90% of the exhibitors declared being satisfied or very satisfied with the exhibition & conference as a whole and 96% of them wish to participate in the next edition in March 2024.   plast alger: For some years now, Algeria has been investing heavily in the production of plastic raw materials to be able to gradually reduce these imports. Consumption and imports of plastic raw materials have increased by 10% per year over the last 14 years, from 304 kt in 2007 to well over a thousand kt in 2022. (EUROMAP) In the field of plastics technology, Algeria's investments amounted to 81 million euros in 2021.   printpack alger:  In the field of printing and paper technology, demand in Algeria is constantly increasing and imports in this field have grown from €57m in 2016 to €101m in 2020 and €77m in 2021, making Algeria, together with South Africa and Egypt, one of the three largest importers of printing and paper technology in Africa. When it comes to packaging technology imports, with €121m in 2021, Algeria belongs to the leading importers, together with Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria. (VDMA)     For more information: www.plastalger.com www.printpackalger.com

Interplastpack Africa 2024: Uniting plastic, rubber, packaging, and printing industries in the heart of East Africa

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Interplastpack Africa 2024 is the most influential trade platform for businesses in the fields of Plastic, Rubber, Packaging and Printing. This international trade exhibition gathers companies from Central & Eastern African countries under one roof, for promoting trade and cultural exchange.   This event is organized every year in Tanzania, an over 44 million populated East African country that has become the commercial center of East Africa, in relation to continuous growth in manufacturing and services.   The 4th Edition of this annual fair is scheduled in January, 2024. The companies in Plastic, Packaging and Printing fields seeking business opportunities in Tanzania must save the dates in their calendar and register online right away. Interplastpack Africa 2024 is going to be held from 26 - 28 JANUARY 2024 at Diamond Jubilee Hall, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.   This upcoming event will attract trade visitors from Tanzania & its neighbouring countries, including Botswana, Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. People group based on profession and business, expected at the event.   New Projects Worth USD 4.25 Million Will Strengthen Tanzania Agriculture Productivity   The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (PTA Bank) has approved a total of USD 130 million in grant funding to be used for three development projects and three syndicated loans in Tanzania. PTA-Bank-TanzaniaDetails of the grant include the awarding of USD 50 million to Kilwa Energy, USD 20 million to the food and packaging firm 21st Century, USD 3 million to Sea Rock, USD 20 million to Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), USD 20 million to the Tanzania Ports Authority and the remaining USD 25 million to the Government of Tanzania According to Admassu Tadesse, PTA Bank President and Chief Executive, the bank is committed to furthering development in the region and to strengthening financial markets through trade, project and infrastructure financing. (Tanzania invest)   Tanzania Fastest Growing Economy In East Africa In 2014   According to Deloitte's Northeasterly Bearing Economic Outlook 2014 report, Tanzania was the fastest growing economy in East Africa In 2014 with a GDP growth of 6.9%. The agricultural sector, which accounts for half of the national income, grew by an estimated 4.3%. This has been driven by an increased production of the major food crops such as maize, paddy, millet/sorghum and cassava.   During the same year microeconomic indicators of the other East African countries mentioned in the report (namely Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda) were the following:   Kenya had a GDP growth of 5.1% and an inflation that was successfully reduced to 5.7% at the end of 2013 and revamped to 6.4 % in April 2014. Uganda had a GDP growth of 5.8% in 2013 and an inflation of 5.9 % at the end of 2013 that was revamped to 6.9% in January 2014. Rwanda had a 6.5% GDP growth in 2013 and inflation of 4.2% at the end of 2013. According to the forecasts included in the report based on BOT and International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates, Tanzania GDP is expected to reach 8.2% in 2014 and 8.1% in 2015. (Tanzania Invest News)   Tanzania Production Index of Manufacturing Industries Improves   According to Tanzania’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the Production Index of Manufacturing (PIMI) achieved 10.8% growth in 2012, the highest increase since 2006.The index measures the quantify of commodities produced by different manufacturers and provides an accurate reflection of production trends. The overall PIMI for 2012 was 328 compared to 296 the year before, a 10.8% increase. The growth has been attributed to strong performances in the primary metal industries as well as in food, beverages and tobacco. The manufacturing sector in Tanzania is the third most important to the overall economy with an average contribution to GDP of 8% over the last decade.

Reaching for the stars with the 9th edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2024

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Following the remarkable success of the 8th edition of agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria in March 2023 (Post show report), the organisers are committed to raising the standards even further.   Their relentless efforts are focused on enhancing every facet of the upcoming 9th edition in March 2024, ensuring an experience that surpasses the already exceptional benchmark set before.   The event, organised by German trade fair specialists fairtrade, will be held from 26 to 28 March 2024 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Victoria Island.   And here is what exhibitors may expect.   An incredible sustained interest in the exhibitors’ products & solutions on the part of decision-makers from business and politics A very large number of targeted business meetings - these resulted in an 89% exhibitor satisfaction rating in 2023. Active participation of key ministers from the new government, both at the Federal and Lagos State levels Spotlight on Milling & Bakery @ agrofood Nigeria 2024 featuring prominent exhibitors from the milling and bakery sector, engaging workshops and live bakery sessions. The 2024 MFI Awards on 26 March 2024 co-sponsored by the MFI Micronutrient Fortification Index and powered by TechnoServe via a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sponsored initiative, the Technical Assistance Accelerator Program. Key learnings from 20+ sessions with 70+ speakers in the top level 3-day conference Great networking   As Africa's largest economy will invest more and more in agrofood & plastprintpack solutions, products and technologies, bright times are ahead for all market participants.   Spotlight 2024 on Milling & Bakery   In the bustling landscape of Nigeria, the milling and bakery industry is experiencing an extraordinary surge. Fueled by rapid population growth, urbanisation, and evolving consumer preferences, this sector is ripe with opportunities. The demand for bakery products, including the rise of healthy and organic options, has propelled local and international bakeries to expand their operations across Nigeria.   Embracing the wave of innovation, many bakeries have harnessed the power of automation and technology in their production processes. This transformative shift has not only enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness but also enabled the creation of an extensive range of delectable products. Against this backdrop, the 9th edition of agrofood Nigeria is set to cast a luminous Spotlight on Milling & Bakery.   This highly anticipated event will showcase: Prominent exhibitors from the milling and bakery sector, Engaging workshops and live bakery sessions, Themed panel discussions featuring industry experts, A plethora of influential buyers representing major milling and bakery companies.   Top level 3-day conference   A top level 3-day conference featuring 20+ sessions and 70+ top-class speakers will run alongside the exhibition.   Due to high demand in 2023, the conference room had been enlarged to 180 seats and equipped with an 11m wide backdrop, including 7m of LED for the best possible presentation quality.   C-level speakers representing market-leading companies and institutions deliver educational and entertaining sessions of the highest quality, promising immediate benefits for the audience in their day-to-day business.   The 2024 MFI Awards on 26 March    The 2024 MFI Awards will again be hosted alongside agrofood Nigeria and WACCSE  2024. The MFI Awards Ceremony is co-sponsored by the MFI Micronutrient Fortification Index and powered by TechnoServe via a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sponsored initiative, the Technical Assistance Accelerator Program.   Several Nigerian ministers and members of the Dangote family and the Dangote Foundation will personally present the awards to the CEOs of the top 5 brands in the wheat flour, edible oil and sugar industries.   WACCSE again co-located with agrofood Nigeria as fairtrade & OTACCWA deepen their cooperation    Based on the excellent cooperation ever since the 2021 event, fairtrade & OTACCWA, the Organization for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa, also cooperate in organizing the 6th West African Cold Chain Summit & Exhibition WACCSE by OTACCWA alongside agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2024.    Nigeria investing heavily in food, beverage and packaging technology - Facts & figures   In 2021, Nigeria for the first time became the largest importer of food and packaging technology in Africa with €346 million, ahead of Egypt (€341 million) and South Africa (€293 million). (VDMA 2022) The enormous population growth from 224 million in 2023 to 411 million in 2050 demands high sustainable investments in Nigeria’s food industry. Sharp increase: Nigeria's food production has grown by 39.6% in recent years, from €26bn in 2016 to €36.3bn in 2020 and is expected to rise by 48% between 2021 and 2024, from €42.3bn to €62.6bn. (Euromonitor International) With food imports worth US$7.375bn in 2021 (WTO), Nigeria remains one of Africa’s biggest food importers – despite high investments in local food production.   Facts & figures on the fast-growing Nigerian plastprintpack market   With € 165m in 2021 (+48% compared to 2020), Nigeria is the second largest importer of plastics technology in Africa, just behind Egypt (€ 202m) and well ahead of South Africa (€ 144m). Nigeria’s imports increased by an average of 25% per year between 2016 and 2021.   And with € 151 million in 2021, Nigeria is also one of the three largest importers of packaging technology in Africa, in line with South Africa with € 152 million and behind Egypt with € 195 million. (VDMA)   Strong institutional support   agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2024 enjoy the strong support of the following institutions:  Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria & ECOWAS; AHK Nigeria Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Nigeria; APO Africa Packaging Organisation; ELAN Equipment & Leasing Association of Nigeria; FMARD Federal Nigerian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action; German Consulate General Lagos; IOPN Institute of Packaging Nigeria; Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture; NABC National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control; NABG Nigeria Agribusiness Group; NAFDAC National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control; NIFST Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology; OTACCWA Organization for Technology Advancement of Cold Chain in West Africa; VDMA German Engineering Federation    For more information about the event, please visit www.agrofood-nigeria.com and www.ppp-nigeria.com

Tetra Pak and Lactogal cut carbon footprint of aseptic cartons for milk

Following successful commercial consumer testing in 2022, Tetra Pak and Lactogal have now launched an aseptic beverage carton featuring a paper-based barrier. This is part of a large-scale technology validation, involving around 25 million packages and currently ongoing in Portugal. Made of approximately 80% paperboard, the package increases the renewable content to 90%, reduces its carbon footprint by one third (33%*) and has been certified as Carbon Neutral by the Carbon Trust™.**   Greenhouse gas emissions, food waste and plastic littering are cited as the top three environmental sustainability concerns facing food and beverage (F&B) businesses today, and this is expected to remain the case over the next five years.*** Packaging solutions like these, that expand the amount of paper and lower the carbon footprint, while ensuring food safety, can help the industry overcome these challenges.   In 2015, Tetra Pak was the first in the industry to introduce a package made fully from plant-based renewable materials - paperboard and sugarcane-based plastic. The Tetra Rex® Plant-based package, suitable for cold chain distribution, is fully renewable, and the company has delivered approximately 6.5 billion of these packages to customers around the world to date.   Now, the launch of the Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton with paper-based barrier, together with Lactogal, provides a package that can be distributed under ambient conditions, while hitting the 90% renewable content mark. This brings Tetra Pak one step closer to its ambition of a beverage carton made solely from responsibly sourced renewable or recycled materials, fully recyclable and carbon neutral. The company is aiming for industrial scale production of the solution by 2025.   José Capela, President of Lactogal, comments: “Our collaboration with Tetra Pak centres on a shared belief that a more sustainable future is possible. Innovating together is a big part of that. We are both focused on an ambitious sustainability transformation, and this new carton’s 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions****, together with its Carbon Neutral certification by the Carbon Trust™, is a significant achievement towards this goal.”   Ola Elmqvist, Executive Vice President Packaging Solutions, Tetra Pak adds: “The development represents a critical marker in our longstanding work to design beverage cartons for recycling – something that is continuing to set the pace for the paperisation of packaging. By joining forces with Lactogal, we’re now demonstrating that it’s possible to progress the sustainability of aseptic beverage cartons while securing food safety and enhancing food access.”   In 2022, together with its industry partners in the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE), Tetra Pak jointly adopted Design for Recyclability guidelines for beverage cartons, which provide technical guidance for optimised recycling of this type of packaging. More recently, the 4evergreen alliance added beverage packaging design guidance to its fibre-based circularity toolset. 4evergreen is a cross-industry platform that aims to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy, with Tetra Pak amongst its founding members. Their updated Circularity by Design Guideline covers fibre-based composite packaging types (including beverage cartons) and informs designers on their compatibility with specialised recycling processes.       * Certified by the Carbon Trust™ - benchmark: Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton package with aluminium foil layer. ** “Carbon neutral” means that, after reducing the CO2 emissions by converting the package’s fossil-based polymers into plant-based polymers to the highest possible extent, the residual CO2 emissions associated with the packaging manufacture are offset by funding Gold Standard-certified climate projects around the world. *** Tetra Pak B2B research on Planetary Challenges and their impact on F&B manufacturers’ operations (2023). **** Certified by the Carbon Trust™ - benchmark: Tetra Brik® Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton package with aluminium foil layer.     Credit

MOO Premium Foods gives undertaking after ACCC investigates 'ocean plastic' claims

The ACCC has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from yoghurt manufacturer MOO Premium Foods Pty Ltd (MOO) following an investigation into MOO’s ‘100% ocean plastic’ representations on its yoghurt packaging, website, and social media pages.   Between at least November 2021 and the date of the undertaking, MOO claimed that its yoghurt tubs were made from ‘100% ocean plastic’, which the ACCC was concerned gave the impression they were made from plastic waste collected directly from the ocean, when this was not the case.   While MOO included disclaimers on the top and back of the packaging, the ACCC considered they were insufficient to overcome the headline representation of ‘100% ocean plastic’.   MOO has admitted in the undertaking it has given the ACCC that the ‘100% ocean plastic’ representations likely contravened the Australian Consumer Law, which prohibits false or misleading representations.   “Our investigation revealed that the plastic resin used in the manufacture of MOO’s yoghurt packaging was collected from coastal areas in Malaysia, and not directly from the ocean,” ACCC Commissioner Liza Carver said.   “Making false statements about a product’s environmental or sustainability qualities can mislead consumers, as well as putting the businesses making genuine claims at a competitive disadvantage.”   “It is important that environmental and sustainability claims by businesses are correct as they are a key influence on consumer choices and what people spend their money on,” Ms Carver said.   MOO co-operated with the ACCC’s investigation to promptly resolve the matter and has undertaken to remove the ‘ocean plastic’ representations from its yoghurt packaging, social media platforms, and website. MOO has also committed to publishing corrective notices on its website and social media platforms.   In the court-enforceable undertaking provided to the ACCC, MOO has committed to conducting internal audits of the ‘ocean bound plastic’ resin used in their packaging, as well as implementing an Australian Consumer Law compliance program.   As part of its 2023-24 compliance and enforcement priorities, the ACCC is prioritising consumer, product safety, fair trading and competition concerns in relation to environmental and sustainability claims.   On 14 July 2023, the ACCC released its draft guidance to improve the integrity of environmental claims made by businesses.   “Businesses must ensure any environmental claims made are accurate and truthful, and this includes taking reasonable steps to verify supporting information provided to businesses by suppliers,” Ms Carver said.   “This enforcement outcome against MOO is a reminder of the importance for businesses to regularly review any environmental or sustainability claims about their products to ensure they are correct and up to date.”   A copy of the undertaking is available at MOO Premium Foods Pty Ltd.   Credit

ProPak Philippines gets all set for fourth edition in January 2024

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The 4th International Processing and Packaging Trade Event for the Philippines (ProPak Philippines) is set to kick off 2024 with the biggest processing and packaging trade show in the country. It will roll out from January 31 to February 2, 2024 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.   In its fourth edition, ProPak Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to serve as an ideal platform for highlighting market trends, hosting industry networking and investments, showcasing innovations and latest products, and facilitating technical workshops and seminars offering sustainable and best processing and packaging solutions for local and international enterprises.   Since its launch in 2019, ProPak Philippines has established itself as an annual trade event that facilitates connection between international suppliers and local and regional buyers who are looking for the latest sustainable solutions for processing and packaging. It gathers local and international brands and companies to present innovative solutions to the requirements of food, drink, pharmaceutical, and other related industries.   Important trade event “ProPak is a brand that has established itself for almost three decades now through its series of events across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. We are proud to bring the trade event to the country for the fourth time, with the commitment to make it as significant as its counterparts, namely, ProPak Asia in Bangkok, ProPak China, ProPak India, ProPak Vietnam, and ProPak MENA covering the Middle East and North Africa,” said Rungphech ‘Rose’ Chitanuwat, Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines, the organizer of ProPak Philippines.   In its previous edition, ProPak Philippines gathered around 190 local and international brands and companies in a vast exhibition area (about 5,500 square meters). Over 8,000 attendees (mostly decision makers) from local and regional businesses graced the three-day trade event.   In 2024, ProPak Philippines will continue to recognize the efforts of exhibitors that share the same sustainability goals as the trade event. Sustainable Booth Design Awards adds more excitement by encouraging creativity and resourcefulness among its trade participants.   Bigger ProPak Philippines ProPak Philippines 2024 is poised to exceed expectations, signaling a robust resurgence for industries and businesses post the global pandemic. This upcoming edition is not only expanding its horizons by diversifying into sectors beyond food and beverage but also reclaiming its grandeur with a return to three halls, reminiscent of the successful 2020 event. Anticipating over 200 exhibitors, ProPak Philippines 2024 is set to provide a dynamic platform showcasing the latest innovations. Moreover, with an expected attendance of over 10,000, the event reinforces its pivotal role in the industry, gaining steadfast support from public and private sectors. The brand's enduring reputation among targeted visitors and businesses, coupled with their expressed satisfaction from previous editions, further cements ProPak Philippines 2024 as a premier industry event.   Furthermore, the 4th ProPak Philippines introduces an enticing feature: the Ingredients Pavilion. This pavilion seamlessly amalgamates innovations and trends across various sectors, including food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and more. It serves as a comprehensive showcase, presenting game-changing ingredients, revolutionary processing tools, and techniques that transcend industry boundaries. This inclusive platform not only caters to the dynamic landscape of the food industry but also sheds light on the evolving pharmaceutical sector. Attendees can expect a curated experience, delving into cutting-edge processing techniques and breakthrough discoveries in pharmacy formulations—all under the umbrella of the unified Ingredients Pavilion.   Finally, ProPak Philippines 2024 is set to enrich the experience with over 50 seminar and workshop sessions spanning its three-day duration. These engaging learning activities will explore captivating and insightful topics across various industries, with moderation and facilitation by a distinguished lineup of over 40 resource speakers. It's worth noting that the majority of these seminars will be free of charge and open to everyone, providing an inclusive opportunity for attendees to delve into a wealth of knowledge.   Among the featured seminars, participants can anticipate enlightening sessions from esteemed organizations such as the Australian Institute of Packaging, Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Board of Investments, Philippine Printing Technical Foundation, Production and Operations Management Association of the Philippines, Philippine Association of Food Technologists Inc., Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Philippines, and many more. ProPak Philippines 2024 aims to foster a collaborative environment for shared insights and advancements across diverse sectors, making these seminars an integral part of the event's comprehensive offerings.   For visitor inquiries, contact Informa Markets representative: Danah F. Castillo through [email protected] or +63 2 8581 1921

SFA-SD30 Automatic High Speed Case Packer - Sa Fwu Industry Co., Ltd.

Sa Fwu Industry Co., Ltd. is Professional manufacturer of Automatic Wrap Around Case Packer, Palletizer Machine, Bottle Depalletizer Machine, Bottle Divider Machine, Automatic Carton Erector, Automatic Carton Flipper, Automatic Carton Forming Machine, Automatic Carton Erector, Automatic Weight Inspector, Pick & Place Case Packer, Automatic Stretch Wrapping Machine, Shrink Wrap Machine.     Features： Human-Computer Interaction Design. Fully Wrap Around carton packaging and Tray Packing Combination Operation. Parameters can be set and modified on the screen. Wheel handle for minimization of changeover times, in order to quickly switch from a production to another one. All moveable parts and Electrical wiring are cover up for safety issue. Machine operation with less noise. Missing/Fallen loose product detection before the tray/case forming unit. Glue spraying distance is control by encoder, ensuring consistent glue spraying length on each carton and permit adjustment and memorizing at any time. Various product available within one case packer. Machine exit with additional safety covers. Emergency stop on all side of the machinery. Ethernet available for production data transfer to the customer's control system. Glue Saving Controller Glue spacing can be adjusted, Optimizing the allocation of the spray. High Accuracy/Stabilized spray control. Multi-Program Memory. Highest efficiency improvement, Save 30~50% Glue Using per year.   Specification：   MODEL SFA-SD30 Power Source According to Installation Place, Local Electricity Sources Power Capracity 11 KW Air Pressure 6.0 kg/cm2 Machine Dimensions L: 6363 x W: 2750 x H: 2200 mm Air Flow Consumption 1000 Kg Processing Caprcity 30 cartons/min Dperation Control English / Chinese Display System Packaging Material Corrugated Paper Hotmelt Glue Nordson MESA 9

Promoting green packaging technology trends at Propak Vietnam 2023

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Location ：Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The Propak Vietnam 2023 exhibition and seminar series that recently took place in Ho Chi Minh City introduced many advanced packaging technologies. Many in-depth sharing sessions helped visitors gain more knowledge about expanded responsibility in the packaging industry, towards green growth, and reduce emissions.   ProPak Vietnam 2023 attracts the participation of more than 400 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and territories, mainly from developed and developing countries and territories such as the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands.   The products on display focus on packaging and processing technology; technology for the beverage and pharmaceutical industries; materials; cold supply chain, logistics, storage; coding, marking and labeling technology; printing technology; technology, laboratory instruments, testing and many other services.   Within the framework of the exhibition, there are also a series of international and technical seminars revolving around many aspects of the processing and packaging industry. A typical example is the International Conference program with the topic "Smart Packaging and Opportunities for Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific Region," organized by Informa Markets in conjunction with the Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA); and workshop "Food Security and Climate Change," co-organized by Vietnam Association of Food Science and Technology (VAFoST); and workshop "Regulating the extended responsibility of manufacturers under the Law on Environmental Protection: Opportunities for developing green - environmentally friendly packaging," coordinated by the Center for Services and Events of Natural Resources and Environment organization; or a seminar on the topic "Optimizing waste treatment and processing technology: Improving production efficiency and reducing environmental impact."   Packaging is one of the important industries in preserving, transporting and distributing goods. Mordor Intelligence reports that Vietnam's plastic packaging market is expected to grow from 10.07 million tons in 2023 to 15.09 million tons in 2028, with an average annual growth rate of 8.44% (2023 - 2028).   In particular, paper packaging is expected to achieve significant growth, from $2.37 billion in 2023 to $3.77 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 9.73%. At the same time, packaging for the food and beverage industry continues to occupy a significant market share.   This poses the problem of balancing economic and environmental benefits for traditional companies, while creating many new opportunities for other businesses.     article credit

Mura Technology opens doors to world’s first commercial scale HydroPRS™ advanced plastic recycling site in Teesside UK

Mura Technology has opened the world’s first commercial-scale HydroPRS™ advanced plastic recycling plant in Teesside, UK, to key representatives from the advanced recycling and plastic manufacturing value chains. The event marks the beginning of commissioning, with the first recycled hydrocarbon products expected to be delivered to Mura’s offtake partners in 2024.     The purpose-built facility at the Wilton International industrial site will process flexible and rigid mixed plastics, including films, that are currently considered ‘unrecyclable’.   The site has capacity to produce 20ktpa of recycled liquid hydrocarbon products, with scope to expand production capacity to over three times this initial size. Located at Wilton International, Teesside, the site will provide up to 50 direct jobs, having created approximately 150 jobs during the build and commissioning phases, and approximately 100 further jobs within related infrastructure to support operations.     Pioneered by Mura Technology, the HydroPRS™ process, unlike pyrolysis, utilises supercritical water (water under high pressure and high temperature) to convert post-consumer, multi layered, flexible and rigid plastics such as films, pots, tubs and trays, which are largely considered ‘unrecyclable’ through other methods, into high yields of stable, premium hydrocarbon feedstocks. Through this process, there is no limit to the number of times the same material can be recycled – meaning HydroPRS™ has the potential to significantly reduce single-use plastics and permanently increase material circularity in the plastics industry. By providing a route to recycling for these materials, Mura is creating a complementary process to sit alongside traditional mechanical recycling, as highlighted in a recent technical report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC).   Use of plastic, particularly in single-use packaging, has overwhelmed recycling and waste systems globally. Recycling rates for plastic packaging vary globally with the UK at 50% and the US at only 13%.   Poor waste management has led to plastic entering our environment. Durability means plastic remains in our rivers and seas for years, slowly breaking up into microplastics. The harmful impacts of plastic pollution on both human health and marine life are only just starting to be understood.   Independent Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) based on the first site at Teesside have shown the HydroPRS™ process provides an 80% carbon emissions saving by diverting ‘unrecyclable’ plastic away from incineration. When compared to fossil oil-based feedstock, HydroPRS™ produces products with an equivalent or lower Global Warming Potential and saves up to five barrels of oil for every tonne of plastic waste processed.   Mura has been supported by investment from blue-chip companies across the plastic recycling value chain including KBR, Dow, CPChem, LG Chem and igus GmbH, alongside funding from UK Research & Innovation’s Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge and the Government’s Future Fund. These partnerships have enabled Mura to begin scaling worldwide, with plans in development for sites in the USA and at Dow’s Böhlen site in Germany. Alongside these investments, the company has secured partnerships with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, LG Chem and GS Caltex Corporation for the development of HydroPRSTM facilities under licence in Japan and South Korea.       credit

Registration opens for Gulf Print & Pack 2024

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Registration has opened for Gulf Print & Pack 2024, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading exhibition for the commercial and package print sectors. The show is free to attend for all visitors and takes place at the Dubai World Trade Center on 9-11 January 2024.   Gulf Print & Pack brings together PSP’s, commercial and packaging printers, designers and print buyers from across the MENA region looking to view the latest technology in action including wide format printers, digital corrugated, cut sheet inkjet, package printing presses and digital embellishment systems.   Visitors to Gulf Print & Pack 2024 will be able to learn how to enter new and profitable niche markets in the fastest growing sectors of print, everything from digital textiles and wall coverings to labels, packaging and on-demand book printing. Another key trend to be highlighted is digital embellishment of cut-sheet commercial work, folding cartons and labels.   Barry Killengrey, Gulf Print & Pack event director, commented: “We’re delighted to be back on the biennial calendar for the first time since the pandemic. During this time, the printing industry has evolved immensely, with exciting new trends such as digital embellishment emerging, and this has intensified the appetite to see more advances in digital technology, automation and workflow capabilities.”   Killengrey continued: “The last Gulf Print & Pack event was held in June 2022, when it attracted leading graphic arts suppliers from across the globe and over 7,500 international visitors.   “With the milder climate, January is the ideal time to plan a business trip to Dubai and kick-start new business here.”   Also commented, Jade Grace, Managing Director of Labelexpo Global Series said: “We’re excited to be running Gulf Print & Pack again. We are seeing a key trend developing in the MENA market, which is the transition to digital, not only for print and post-print equipment, but also for workflows that will be showcased on the show floor.”   “Visitors can expect to see the latest technology of on-demand book, photobook production, labels and package printing and digital printing of fabrics and floor tiles. MENA is a key global market for the commercial and package print industries and Gulf Print & Pack in Dubai remains our most important event in this region.”

Effective medical device packaging standards for sensitive devices

Medical professionals regularly use sensitive medical devices to treat patients — even save their lives. But those devices don’t simply materialize. They arrive en masse to hospitals and physicians’ offices having traveled great distances while encountering sometimes adverse conditions. That’s why packaging is so important.   But it’s not without challenges. With sensitive medical devices — such as pacemakers, catheters, and implants — almost anything could go wrong. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most important considerations medical device manufacturers need to make with medical device packaging and the care sensitive devices require.   The Critical Role of Packaging in Healthcare   Devices that may save a person’s life or be surgically implanted in their bodies can’t merely be wrapped in plastic and shipped without second thought. A solution that minimizes the risk of contamination or damage is vital. Sterilization is key, as is device stability. These devices are often engineered to strict specifications to match the human bodies they’re meant to help, and the packaging must be engineered just as carefully. Patient safety depends on it.   Preserving Precision & Accuracy   Delicate medical devices are designed with exquisite detail and precision. The packaging must protect the devices against contamination, tampering, and electronic interference that could alter the calibrations of the device in any way. All areas in the packaging must be as exact and precise as the device. The material composition itself, the thickness, the flexibility, every curve, every crevice — it must all be carefully calculated to maintain device integrity.   Challenges in Packaging Design   Packaging is the first line of defense for medical devices. Contents must be kept sterile throughout the process, and the packaging must offer barrier protection against: moisture, heat, cold, sunlight, chemicals, electronic interference, radiation interference, bacteria, mold, dirt… essentially, everything. Everything that could contaminate or compromise the device must be kept out. People’s health and lives are on the line. The packaging must also be strong enough to withstand shipping, movement, and storage conditions. These packages may move around warehouses and different transport vehicles often before arriving at their final destination. Strength, precision, barrier protection — it’s all a challenge. But it’s all doable.   Customizations for Device Variability   Medical devices come in various shapes, sizes, and have different functionalities, so it’s vital to have custom packaging solutions that adapt to each device. Some of the most common packaging methods are form fill seal, thermoforming, and pouches. Form fill seal packaging, for example, involves forming a package, filling it with the product, then sealing it. Thermoformed trays, on the other hand, mold rigid plastic into the shape of the device for the kind of protection sensitive medical devices often need. For as many medical devices in existence, there are almost as many ways to package them. This is why working with a partner such as Amcor is ideal; as a device manufacturer, you’ll have access to the materials, engineering, design, formats, testing, and expertise that allows for tailoring packages to the specific requirements of virtually any product.   Regulatory Compliance   Another top concern is ensuring compliance with all FDA and other regulations. The FDA’s Title 21, Volume 8, Section 820.130 regulation advises that medical device packages must protect the devices “during the customary conditions of processing, storage, handling, and distribution.” The medical devices themselves often have their own strict expectations and regulations. The packaging must prevent damage and any other possible contamination or interference that would compromise the device and render it unusable.     article credit photo credit

UPM Specialty Papers enables pet food brands to create recyclable and PFAS-free paper packaging

UPM Specialty Papers is responding to the growing pet food market’s need to transform traditional packaging solutions by offering paper-based alternatives for plastics and packages that contain soon to be phased out PFAS chemicals.   PFAS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, are often used to achieve grease resistance that is an important requirement for pet food packaging. However, PFAS chemicals are harmful to health, and are therefore being phased out with regulation. For example, the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is expected to prohibit companies from bringing packaging products containing PFAS chemicals to the market.   “As PFAS chemicals are expected to be banned in the EU, UPM Specialty Papers can support converters and brand owners in this change. UPM’s barrier papers can achieve excellent grease resistance without the use of PFAS chemicals,” says Kalle Luomi, Senior Manager, Product Stewardship, UPM Specialty Papers.   Depending on customer requirements, the company offers a wide range of packaging papers for pet food packaging. One example is the UPM Asendo™ Pro barrier paper that combines recyclability and grease resistance with excellent print properties.   UPM Specialty Papers and partners in the packaging value network can also together co-create packaging solutions that help customers meet their goals such as food safety, recyclability, and other needs. For example, strength is also a necessary feature for pet food packaging that not only needs to endure logistics but also contents that weigh up to 20 kg.   “Great packaging protects what is being sold, but it also sells the product it protects,” Marco Tramontano, Sales Director, UPM Specialty Papers says. “People love their pets: they want to know that their best friend gets the same quality that they do. That’s why we are pleased to offer pet food brands food-safe packaging that also ensures the shelf appeal of their products – and reduces plastic.”

How to strengthen consumer trust in processed food and beverages

Strong communication can guarantee trust among consumers with highly processed food.   More consumers have become more critical of the processing used in the food and drink industry, with clearer awareness of ingredients, nutrition and production methods.   According to a Mintel report, media articles, regulations, and labels with ratings from NOVA and Siga will become more widespread amongst cautious customers as ultra-processed food (UPF) has become scrutinized. More are encouraged to observe and take note of processing levels for food and beverages.   This vital perception stretches on all sides of the F&B industry. Around 79% of Chinese adults aged 50 to 65 agree that eating less processed food is an effective step to improve their health, and 34% of US adults see highly processed food as a huge concern, besides their prices and artificial taste.   Even with the vast moderation, the industry has the potential to address the benefits of food-processing techniques and contents through effective communication.   It can take an understandable language and framework to promote not only UPFs but also to give clarity on their specific nutritional benefits. Products like frozen produce, fresh bakery items, and natural canned soup can share advantages like enhanced nutrition, increased shelf life, and lessened environmental impact, or use them as promotions on their packaging.   For highly, overly, or ultra-processed products, businesses need more effective front-of-pack labelling for products with high fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) content, like salty snacks, biscuits, and confectionery, since nutritional disclaimers are not sufficient to deter average consumers.   A steady engagement with consumers will ensure that processed products will be perceived with their health benefits. This is crucial for the more massive health-conscious market, with 47% of Thai, 32% of Canadian, and 33% of Irish consumers finding that products that add to their fruit and vegetable intake are important for their usual grocery shopping. Around 47% of US fruit or vegetable buyers see that processed produce, like fruit cups and canned tomatoes, makes for good alternatives to fresh ones.     article credit photo credit

9th PAPER & TISSUE ONE SHOW is now in its new home – ABU DHABI!

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Since 2007, Al Furat Group's international exhibition, Paper One Show, has enjoyed uninterrupted success, attracting more and more exhibitors and professional visitors. It has become the largest and most prestigious event for the global paper industry. Now it's time for a glorious transformation as it is announced that the exhibition is upgraded to Paper & Tissue One Show and relocated to the capital of the United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi. Paper & Tissue One Show will be held annually at the country's most prestigious complex – Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).   WHY ADNEC, ABU DHABI?   •  Paper & Tissue One Show concluded a cooperation agreement with the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, which will also provide full marketing support for the above-mentioned international paper exhibition. •  Abu Dhabi is one of the most economically powerful, prosperous, secure and stable regions in the world. • ADNEC is one of the most important venues for exhibitions and congresses in the Middle East region and worldwide. •  ADNEC is located 25 minutes from the city center and 15 min from the Abu Dhabi International Airport. • Abu Dhabi is a hub for tens of pulp, paper, tissue, cardboard and packaging companies, making it the largest center for the paper industry in the MENA region.   The upcoming 9th Paper & Tissue One Show, to be held on April 16-18, 2024, will feature more than 210 manufacturers and providers of 60 categories of paper and paper-related products and services, as well as more than 16,000 visitors from 110 countries, making it the signature event of the international paper industry. The exhibition will also host a series of B2B meetings and conferences on sustainability and pulp (MENA Pulp Week), enabling participants to exchange best practices and conduct business negotiations with international partners. Al Furat Group is pleased to invite you to join the 9th Paper & Tissue One Show 2024. The Company's Team is willing to answer your additional questions and provide any other related assistance.