Archives for July 28, 2013

TerraCycle and Cadbury launch sweet wrapper assault on Asian market

New Jersey-based TerraCycle, which collects non-recyclable, or difficult-to-recycle, waste, has partnered with major corporation Mondelez International, which owns Cadbury, to launch a recycling waste campaign on the Asian market.

Bosch inverted flow wrapper makes European debut

After a successful launch in North America, Bosch will showcase its Pack 301 IN inverted horizontal flow wrapper at FachPack 2013, along with technology to maximize product safety for manufacturers.

Wrigley files patent for ‘natural’ tooth friendly gummies

Mars-owned Wrigley is attempting to patent a method to produce ‘natural’ tooth friendly gummies using erythritol.

EFSA health claim opinions

Non-fermented fibre wins tooth claim; cranberry may need to find new tract

Non-fermented carbohydrates can deliver tooth health benefits but there is not enough data to show cranberry can benefit urinary tract infections, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found in a new series of health claim opinions.

Nestlé to modernize Ukrainian plant with $4.4m investment

Nestlé is planning to invest UAH 36 million UAH ($4.4m) to modernize a confectionery facility in Lviv, Ukraine.