Whether you call them own brands, store brands, control brands, private
label or private brand, we have been seeing tremendous growth globally
and nationally for the last decade.
Two studies released this summer find that demand for dairy foods and dairy ingredients will remain strong for years to come in developing countries, including China and Russia. In the
B & H Labeling Systems introduces SLA, XLA and XLUA Marathon roll-fed labelers, which include more than two dozen new designs to enhance ease of operation and changeover speed. Key
In May, Danone’s German division switched to a plastic made from plants (not oil) for its Activia yogurt packaging sold in Germany. The new yogurt pack uses a corn-based plastic called Ingeo from NatureWorks, Minnetonka, Minn. Vermont-based Stonyfield Farm converted its four-pack multicups to the same material in October 2010 (see Dairy Foods, November 2010).
Packaging that prevents spoilage of dairy foods is eco-friendly, but there is more to being green than that. Dairy Foods asked vendors about their advances in sustainable packaging.
The trade fair for
the global food industry runs Oct. 8-12 in Cologne, Germany. See
suppliers and top decision makers in the retail, trade and
foodservice/catering markets.