Recently, NUS (National University of Singapore) researchers have developed a food packaging material that is not only free of chemical additives, but purportedly eco-friendly as well, extending the shelf life of foods to double the original shelf life. According to news reports, the packaging, developed by PhD student Ms Tan Yi Min and Associate professor Thian Eng San at the …
Food Labeling – Are “Natural” Foods Really Natural?
Recently we came across a food labeling article at USA Today regarding several popular foods that are labeled “natural,” but contain ingredients that don’t seem to be natural at all. While we won’t name brands, we want to stress the point that many consumers today are purchasing “natural” products, without really knowing what it means. Here are some examples of …
Bottle Coding – DRINKiQ.com Revamped for Transparency
Diageo PLC, headquartered in London, England and a multinational alcoholic beverages company, has revamped its website in an effort to increase transparency and provide more information regarding ingredients in the products the company produces. As the world’s largest manufacturer of spirits and a major producer of wine and beer, the company is committed to delivering the information consumers want in …
Mr. Dean Dalesandro is the Vice President Life Science North America for REA JET
Responsible for the development and execution of REA Jet’s sales and marketing business strategy for North America, Mr Dalesandro will continue to build on REA Jet’s foundation of serving the technology needs for the Life Science industry. Before joining REA Jet, Mr. Dalesandro served as the vice president/general manager North America for Zebra Technologies. In this position, he served key …
Protective Packaging Demand Boosted by Online Shopping
According to a new study titled “Protective Packaging” from The Freedonia Group, Inc., an industry research market, Internet sales are driving the demand for protective packaging. As Internet shopping by consumers continues to increase, research indicates demand will increase for packaging that protects the goods ordered from the potential of damage in shipping including abrasion, shock, and vibration. In the …