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International Tray Pads claims environmentally-friendly meat packaging
18-Nov-2008 - US-based packaging firm International Tray Pads and Packaging, Inc. says using that its range of ‘S’ tray packaging pads results in a much lower carbon footprint than conventional products.
EU study talks up the green potential of glass
17-Nov-2008 - A European Commission report calls for glass to be branded an energy-friendly product and calls on the industry to educate policy makers on the benefits of the material.
Confectioners on track for environmentally friendly Christmas
17-Nov-2008 - An industry initiative to reduce seasonal confectionery packaging waste has gathered pace with many manufacturers embracing biodegradable packaging and reducing package volume.
New hermetic packaging sealer on show at Pack Expo
14-Nov-2008 - A new sealed packaging mechanism ensures extended sealing times for enhanced hermetic food packaging, claims Sigpack Systems.
Sorbent dispenser can operate at high speeds, says developer
13-Nov-2008 - A new high speed sorbent dispenser is capable of speeds up of to 600 packs per minute and enhances production line efficiency, says Multisorb Technologies.
New technology could make polymers more sustainable
12-Nov-2008 - A novel technology expands polymers to increase their yield and results in reduced cost and weight in plastic packaging applications, claims its US developer.
Carton closer can minimize downtime, says Bosch
12-Nov-2008 - A newly developed carton closer can reduce downtime for food processors through its use of an in-line closing process, claims the manufacturer.
Single households and ‘on the go’ trend driving UK packaging
10-Nov-2008 - Growth in the UK market for food and drink packaging is expected to be mainly attributable to new eating patterns such as ‘on the go’ as well as the rise in the amount of people dining alone driven by the increase in one person households, according to a new report.
Sustainability of shopping basket to be evaluated
10-Nov-2008 - An initiative from the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) will seek to establish the environmental footprint of a typical consumer’s average weekly grocery purchases, setting key benchmarks against which the industry can measure the progress of sustainability initiatives.
SafePak tops pack life cycle assessment survey, says IDC
10-Nov-2008 - International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) said a life cycle assessment (LCA) of its large-format Multiserve SafePak showed that it expended the less energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than other packaging formats.
Compostable film targeted at dried food products
06-Nov-2008 - A new high barrier compostable film based on renewable materials has high transparency and gloss and is suitable for dried food products, claims Innovia Films.
Resin could extend shelf life and boost clarity
06-Nov-2008 - Longer shelf life for beverages and improved bottle clarity are the benefits claimed for PolyShield resins, launched recently on the US market.
US packaging innovation centre set up
05-Nov-2008 - Sealed Air and Clemson University have teamed up to create the Cryovac Flavour Mark Retort Laboratory, a teaching, research and service facility in the South Carolina-based university’s packaging science department.
Companies review secondary packaging - report
04-Nov-2008 - A report into packaging claims that manufacturing companies are investigating and scrutinizing their secondary packaging containers and working towards reducing the total carbon footprint.
Paragon aims to cut carbon footprint on packaging
04-Nov-2008 - UK packaging supplier, Paragon, is opening a new packaging facility in Kenya to change its current pratice of air-freighting empty packaging around the world.
Nordenia expands packaging plant for Russian confectionery market
04-Nov-2008 - Keeping pace with the burgeoning Russian confectionery market, flexible packaging firm Nordenia has injected about €25m into its Russian plant.
Paper manufacturer hit by weaker demand
03-Nov-2008 - Packaging company, International Paper, claims weakening demand in recent weeks impacted negatively on its third quarter earnings.
New project aims to wrap up packaging innovation
03-Nov-2008 - Appetizing Innovation is the name of a new, three-year initiative designed to foster packaging and product innovation among food and beverage companies operating in the Yorkshire and Humber region of northern Britain.
Additive extends the use of PLA, claims DuPont
03-Nov-2008 - A new modifier for bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) packaging can enable it to withstand elevated temperatures during transport, storage and use, claims DuPont.
FDA criticised over BPA assessment
03-Nov-2008 - An advisory board to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the agency ignored evidence that suggested bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and formula cans could be damaging to children.
Plastic could be ‘whey’ more recyclable
31-Oct-2008 - The WHEYLAYER project, lead by German research centre TTZ Bremerhaven, is focusing on developing a whey protein coated film for use with plastics films in food packaging.
New coating widens cardboard’s applications, says firm
31-Oct-2008 - A water and grease resistant coating will enable corrugated cardboard to replace plastics in frozen or greasy food packaging, says Smurfit Kappa.
Sports Beverage Company uncorks new capacity
31-Oct-2008 - Californian drinks firm Sports Pouch Beverage Company has confirmed the purchase of its third filling machine for the packs, which is expected to boost production capacity by an extra 20m products over the next year.
Bag-in-tray concept designed for safe freezing
30-Oct-2008 - An all-in-one tray bag can save consumers time and effort when freezing products and allow food companies to boost sales through the use of multipacks with separable portions, claims Coopbox Italia.
Active packaging under the spotlight
30-Oct-2008 - A project aimed at designing antimicrobial packing material that is risk free and improves the shelf life of fresh fish, chicken and minimally processed vegetables will begin work on November 1.
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