Practical Guide to Metal Detection-Food Industry
Fortress Technology
On your radar > Sustainability
Sustainability
The challenge for the food and drink industry and others throughout the sector is to continue to achieve economic success while reducing carbon emissions, waste and water and energy consumption.
News in brief
NASA funds Star Trek style 3D food printer
NASA has agreed to fund the development of a 3D food printer to supply food for astronauts during space travel and help feed the world’s growing population.
News in brief
Smurfit Kappa sets out sustainability to 2020
Smurfit Kappa Group (SKG) has published its vision on sustainability establishing additional objectives for the business up to 2020.
Global food demand drives polymer growth
Packaging polymers are growing in the developed and developing world, driven by the constant demand for more food to feed the world’s expanding population, according to PlasticsEurope.
MAY 30 2013: STARTS 9AM NEW YORK TIME, 3PM PARIS
Aseptic Technology 2013: Exclusive Online Event
Our free online event, Aseptic Technology 2013, brings together leading suppliers, brand owners and specialists including GEA, Sidel, Solvay, Coca-Cola Hellenic and Zenith International.
Plastic packaging set for further price increases
The latest European packaging manufacturer to announce it would be passing on raw material cost increases is UK company Paccor, which makes rigid plastic food packaging.
Research group alliance aims to strengthen global production
UK-based research groups Campden BRI and CABI have teamed up to consistent scientific support covering the entire food and drink supply chain as the world’s population continues to increase.
Whey protein coating aims for eco-friendly benefits in multilayer packaging
A whey protein coating is being developed as part of an EU project to replace existing polyethylene (PE) or petrochemical plastic coatings in multilayer packaging and enhance recyclability.
Strong growth forecast for active, controlled and intelligent packaging
Demand for fresh, everyday consumables is fuelling growth in the active, intelligent and controlled food and drink packaging market, the latest report from BCC Research claims.
France and Germany unite over polymer sourcing for packaging
France and Germany have teamed up to work on improving polymer sourcing for plastic packaging and address environmental challenges.
UK beverage carton recycling heading towards ‘national coverage’ – ACE UK
Beverage carton recycling has continued to increase in the UK, with half of all local authorities in the country now making kerbside collections, the Alliance for Beverage Cartons & the...
Researchers develop eco-friendly packaging using chitosan from shrimp shells
An EU project is aiming to produce functional bacteriostatic packaging which is 100% biodegradable and demonstrates higher mechanical strength and increased ultra-violet and heat resistance than conventional methods.
Novelis develops 90% recycled aluminium for beverage cans
Novelis has developed aluminium sheet with 90% recycled content enabling beverage can manufacturers the ability to have a product made of 70% recycled material.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SIDEL'S VIEWS ON ASEPTIC TECHNOLOGY IN OUR MAY 30 ONLINE EVENT: ASEPTIC TECHNOLOGY 2013
Sidel: New low output aseptic PET solution suits niche beverage brands
Sidel tells BeverageDaily.com that its new low output aseptic blow-fill-cap machine lends opportunities for beverage producers to test the market with PET on a smaller scale, and naturally suits ‘more...
Special newsletter: Labelling and Printing
PET full body sleeve label recycling: no easy answers
No single solution for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) full body sleeve labels will suit everybody and make the issue easily solvable, according to Eastman Chemical Company.
RPC reveals new product development plans
Bioplastic packaging and a modern plastic alternative to the tin can are just some of the innovations RPC Group is currently working on, the company revealed at its press conference...
News in brief
Biodegradable food packaging material created in the Philippines
A biodegradable food packaging material has been created via nanotechnology, according to scientists in the Philippines.
RPC targets processors eyeing packaging transition
RPC is capturing increasing numbers of food manufacturers that are switching to plastic packaging from other materials - and not just for lightweighting - the company claimed at its press...
Exclusive interview
New RPC chief sets out future strategy
Lightweighting will remain a big trend influencing RPC Group's business strategy, according to Pim Vervaat, the packaging firm's new boss.
Now non-food plants can help feed the world
Researchers have produced starch from plants not usually used for food purposes, potentially opening up whole new sources for foods and packaging materials.
Corrugated packaging industry lowers carbon footprint
The corrugated packaging sector has reduced its carbon footprint by a further 4.8% over the three years up to 2011, according to FEFCO figures.
UK starch byproducts project underway
Europe's largest byproducts company Soltens is working with UK frozen food firm Lamb Weston on a project to divert potato co-products from waste to other uses.
Project develops biodegradable packaging using hemp, flax
An EU project has developed biodegradable composite packaging reinforced with hemp and flax fibres for poultry and meat.
'Abundantly clear': Bioplastic feedstocks pose no competition to land for food-use
The land area used to grow crops for bioplastic is “nowhere near” being in competition to food and feed, according to European Bioplastics.
Biome investigates lignin for bioplastics
Biome Bioplastics is leading a consortium investigating whether a waste product of the pulp and paper industry can be used in bioplastics.
Opposition builds to proposed NY polystyrene ban
Opposition from packaging manufacturers and the foodservice sector is growing to mayor of New York Mike Bloomberg's proposals to ban polystyrene food packaging in the city.
