The acquisition earns Constantia Flexibles the first consumer plant in the UK and is an excellent addition to its portfolio. Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, to acquire 100 percent of FFP Packaging Solutions, a leading player for sustainable, flexible packaging in the consumer market from Northampton, UK. Pim Vervaat, CEO of Constantia Flexibles, states, “The acquisition aligns well with our Vision 2025 growth strategy of investing in … [Read more...] about Constantia Flexibles Acquires FFP Packaging Solutions
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Older consumers show sweet potato love, Fresh Trends data reveals
About one in three consumers say they have purchased sweet potatoes in the last year, The Packer's 2022 Fresh Trends survey reveals. Behind that overall number, Fresh Trends data shows big variations in the frequency of purchases, depending on demographic variables. Age is the biggest influence on the frequency of sweet potato purchases, according to Fresh Trends. In fact, research shows that 51 percent of consumers over age 60 said they purchased sweet potatoes in the past year. … [Read more...] about Older consumers show sweet potato love, Fresh Trends data reveals
Oil-based Systems Show Promise for Eradicating Salmonella on Food Production Machinery
Recent outbreaks of food-borne Salmonella have been associated with chocolate and peanut butter. Although Salmonella cannot grow in either of these low-water foods, the cells survive, becoming more resistant to heat treatment, which has contributed to recent outbreaks. New research published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology suggests that oil formulations with food-grade organic acids can kill dried Salmonella on stainless steel surfaces. “Cleaning and sanitation of … [Read more...] about Oil-based Systems Show Promise for Eradicating Salmonella on Food Production Machinery
