Agrifood production equipment

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CFIA – Rennes (France)

In the framework of the CFIA (Carrefour of Food Industry Suppliers) which will be held in Rennes (France) from 8 to 10 March 2016, the food manufacturers will have the opportunity to meet suppliers involved in every step of the transformation process: intermediate food products & ingredients, equipments and processes, packaging.

In addition, through events and conferences, the CFIA will propose a transversal vision of the agri-food sector.

EMPACK 2016 - LABEL&PRINT 2016 - PACKAGING INNOVATION 2016 – Zürich (Switzerland).

The EMPACK 2016, LABEL&PRINT 2016 and PACKAGING INNOVATION 2016 salons will be held in parallel in Zürich from 6 to 7 April 2016.

These three salons will bring together international manufacturers to inform industry of new packaging solutions and labeling across all industrial sectors.

During these two days, as part of learnShops ™, these salons will offer presentations and expert lectures on topical issues about technologies of packaging and printing, and about materials.

PACKAGING INNOVATION 2016 – Birmingham (United Kingdom)

The appointment "Packaging Innovations" will be held in conjunction with the “Empack” and “Label & Print” salons in Birmingham (24 & 25 February 2016).

On the occasion of this salon, international manufacturers present their latest trends and innovations in printing material, sustainable packaging, materials, design, machinery, equipment...

During the salon, will be held conferences dedicated to the pharmaceuticals and to beverages.

Identification of actions to reduce use of Bisphenol A (BPA) – Focus on items in contact with food

This report details the results of a survey conducted by INERIS in 2011 on the uses of and possible substitutes for Polycarbonate and Epoxy Resins (two Bisphenol-A-based materials) in food containers and utensils intended for the general public.

It contains a description of the items concerned and lists the alternatives currently available or under development.