Cocoa and chocolate products: Color them healthy and socially responsible.

In response to increased label reading by consumers, as well as a demand for “better-for-you” treats, manufacturers are looking for more natural solutions.

NSF International and the American Society for Nutrition have announced their joint roles in administering a new nutritional front-of-package labeling initiative called the Smart Choices Program, which will provide manufacturers and retailers with a reliable front-of-pack icon and calorie information to help consumers recognize smarter food and beverage products.

An ingredient that wears many hats, starches have become even more multi-functional.

Joe Eisley, Food Technologist, National Starch Food Innovation, Bridgewater, NJ

Stuggart, Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of holistic systems in the world of packaging and process technology, has changed the name of several of its subsidiaries.

Dutch-based Duyvis Wiener has developed a machine that combines the characteristics  of a sheer stress device with that of a very efficient film evaporator.

Circle Pines, Minn.-based Delkor Systems, a manufacturer of automated end-of-line packaging systems, has qualified as a Machine Builder partner in the Rockwell Automation ParterNetwork program. This partnership will result in packaging machines with increased operational flexibility and lower cost of ownership.

Stuggart, Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology, a leading supplier of holistic systems in the world of packaging and process technology, has changed the name of several of its subsidiaries. 

The health and wellness trend continues into color additives as many consumers are searching for natural alternatives.