Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

New PETG packaging products launched at Pack Expo 2009

14-Oct-2009 - Two new polyethylene terepthalate glycol (PETG) packaging materials, which are claimed to more environmentally friendly than PVC, have been launched by packaging specialist Spartech Corporation at the Pack Expo 2009 trade event in Las Vegas.

Arla lays claim to lightest milk bottle crown

14-Oct-2009 - Arla Foods, through its partnership with Logoplaste, claims to have developed the lightest two pint polybottle for milk in the UK.

Industry efforts help contain UK packaging use

13-Oct-2009 - The amount of packaging used per capita in the UK has remained almost frozen over the past decade while recycling rates have more than doubled, said an industry body quoting new EU figures.

Lightweight PET lidding is greener, cuts costs, says company

12-Oct-2009 - A new polyester lidding material for food and pharmaceutical products offers significant improvements in terms of lightweighting, costs savings and recycling potential, said its US manufacturers.

US demand for converted flexible packaging to top $18bn

12-Oct-2009 - The strengthening US economy will drive demand for converted flexible packaging to top $18bn within four years, according to the latest study by market research organization, Reportlinker.com.

More flexibility from new stand up pouch

09-Oct-2009 - The new FlexiBowl stand-up pouch delivers improved versatility and user convenience, claims its manufacturer, flexible packaging specialist, Ampac Flexibles.

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IDC gains European patent for aseptic dispensing tap

09-Oct-2009 - International Dispensing (IDC) has been issued with a European patent for The Answer - an aseptic dispensing tap designed to keep perishable drinks like milk fresh for longer.

New multilayer food contact approved films claimed to be a breakthrough

08-Oct-2009 - More sustainable food packaging which delivers longer shelf life are the benefits claimed for the new multilayer films from resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics.

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New boost for recycled PET

07-Oct-2009 - Plastic food packaging provider, Par-Pak plans to invest in a process that will decontaminate and purify recycled PET so that it can be re-used for food packaging.

Latest BPA study “flawed” says American Chemistry Council

07-Oct-2009 - “Many limitations but no clear conclusions,” is the verdict of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) on the latest study claiming to link exposure to the chemical bisphenol A with risks to human health.

Bpi.consumer VMB trumps Amcor to Allied Bakeries contract

06-Oct-2009 - Amcor Flexibles has lost out to Bpi.consumer VMB in bidding to secure a bread bag contract with Allied Bakeries in the UK.

BPA could make girls more aggressive: Study

06-Oct-2009 - Two-year old girls whose mothers were exposed to Bisphenol A while pregnant are more likely to show aggressive and hyperactive behaviour, according to a new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

New bagging system delivers fast work rates

06-Oct-2009 - The new bagging system from Automated Packaging Systems packs bags at the rate of 150 per minute, claims the company.

PepsiCo merges newly acquired bottlers

05-Oct-2009 - PepsiCo has created a new bottling company called PepsiCo Bottling North America (PBNA) following the acquisition of its two biggest bottlers.

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Acquisition boosts Balls’ can capacity by 10bn

05-Oct-2009 - Ball Corporation, one of the world's leading suppliers of rigid metal and plastic packaging products and services, has acquired three can manufacturing plants in the United States with associated contracts for $577m, from AB InBev.

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Coca-Cola adopts front-of-pack energy labeling

02-Oct-2009 - Coca-Cola has said that it will add calorie counts to the front of drinks packaging in the US and Mexico, with energy information on “nearly all” its products by the end of 2011.

'Unique' water-based printing ink improves durability

01-Oct-2009 - A series of “unique” water-based, flexographic lamination inks for conventional and retort pouch packaging is more durable and flexible than existing makes, claims its manufacturer the Toyo Ink Group.

Developing countries to drive growth for flexible food packaging

30-Sep-2009 - Global demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to grow by 3.5 per cent/year to more than 19m tonnes in 2013, according to a new study from Freedonia.

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Rexam announces third plant closure

30-Sep-2009 - Rexam has confirmed that it is to close a plastic packaging manufacturing plant in the US – the third closure announced by the company since June.

Rigid food packaging set to soar after a tough year

30-Sep-2009 - The growing popularity of single-serving packaging will help to drive 22 per cent growth in global demand for rigid plastic packaging from $129.2bn this year to $158.3bn in 2014, predicts a new study by Pira International.

New $30m investment in US metal packaging plant

29-Sep-2009 - Global metal packaging company Impress is making an initial investment of $30m in a state-of-the-art metal packaging plant in Conklin, New York state.

Tray-Pak acquisition points the way to growth

29-Sep-2009 - Tray-Pak, the US-based custom thermoformed plastic packaging manufacturer has been acquired by TPC Partners.

Bericap launches new light-weight beverage closure

29-Sep-2009 - German beverage closure manufacturer Bericap has added the LinerSeal SuperShorty model to its PCO 1881 light weight neck finish range.

BOPP industry powerbase shifting from West to East - Report

28-Sep-2009 - Significant adjustments in the BOPP industry are currently taking place as the balance of power shifts from North America and Europe to the Middle East and Asia, according to new research.