In the spring of 2021, Planteneers created a new category with its plant-based alternatives to fish and seafood. It was a highlight, as Dr. Dorotea Pein, Director Product Management at Planteneers, explains: “The category didn’t exist before that. The enormous technological leap we made in the development of fish alternatives was a real breakthrough. The current demand confirms the importance of these plant-based products.” According to Dr. Pein, at Plant Based World, which was held in New York … [Read more...] about Seafood alternatives create additional purchase incentives
Tetra Pak and Elvir incorporate recycled polymers in new carton packaging caps
Packaging company Tetra Pak is the first to offer carton packaging that features caps made from recycled polymers. In partnership with Elvir, a subsidiary of milk processor Savencia Fromage & Dairy, the resealable screwcap can be found in Elle & Vire products. The HeliCap™ 23 cap solution is integrated in Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1L Slim carton packages. It features an easy-to-open design and a tamper evidence ring that assures the consumer that the product has not been previously opened. … [Read more...] about Tetra Pak and Elvir incorporate recycled polymers in new carton packaging caps
Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
Food startup Akorn Technology features edible coatings for fresh produce that have recently gotten approval from the European Union (EU). This innovation can be used on whole and cut fresh fruit, with skins that are either edible or inedible peels. The main component of this coating is corn zein, which is a major storage protein of corn. It also contains other plant-based and upcycled ingredients, which reflect the company’s focus on nutrition and sustainability. The coating extends the … [Read more...] about Plant-based edible coating from Akorn Technology gets EU approval
