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New servo boosts packaging reliability with recycled corrugated materials

28-Sep-2009 - Improved reliability and speed, particularly when working with recycled corrugated materials, are claimed for the new motion-enhanced Pin and Dome system from Wexxar Packaging.

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Ireland could double tax on plastic bags

28-Sep-2009 - The Irish tax on plastic bags could double under proposals tabled in a new bill due to be published next month.

New Indian can-end plant signals soaring canned food sales

28-Sep-2009 - A new metal easy open can-end manufacturing plant is planned for Mysore, Karnataka state, southern India.

Nestle unveils lightweighting plan for PET bottle

24-Sep-2009 - Nestle said plans to lightweight one of it PET bottles by almost a quarter will realise huge cost and environmental savings as it reconfirmed its belief in the long-term profitability of bottled water.

“Revolutionary” low energy separator for brewers launched at Drinktec

24-Sep-2009 - Up to 30 per cent less energy consumption is claimed for the new separator platform for beverages launched by Swedish engineering company Alfa Laval at last week’s Drinktec trade fair in Munich, Germany.

New wash-down version of thermal transfer printer

24-Sep-2009 - Designed for hygienic food packaging applications, the Zodiac thermal transfer overprinter is now available in an Ingress Protection (IP) rated wash-down version offering protection against dust and water ingress, claims its manufacturer Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE).

Glass is greener on the other side, says trade body

23-Sep-2009 - The green credentials of glass are equal to or even better than those of PET bottles, a leading glass industry body has said.

Hartness and RKW join up to launch new multipack concept

23-Sep-2009 - Hartness International has teamed up with film producer RKW to launch Grab Pack – a new way of keeping bottles together that Hartness says makes life easier for both consumers and bottlers.

Rexam plans to close 1.1bn capacity beverage can factory

23-Sep-2009 - Consumer packaging giant Rexam wants to close its 1.1bn steel can plant at Dunkirk, France and has started negotiations with employee representatives.

Top performance claimed for new accumulation table

22-Sep-2009 - The new AQ-HC accumulation table delivers “unsurpassed performance,” of up to 80,000 bottles/hour, claims its maker, beverage packaging specialist Sidel.

New Agr blowmolder software promises one year payback

22-Sep-2009 - Agr International presented new software for PET blowmolding at Drinktec last week that promises to improve quality consistently, replace an operator and deliver a quick return on investment.

Eco-friendly packaging cuts paper and energy use

22-Sep-2009 - Cap-it packages are an environmentally-friendly and recyclable paperboard alternative to traditional Hi-cone and shrink wrap packaging, claims its maker Graphic Packaging International.

Versatile beverage multi-packer deals with all product types, formats

22-Sep-2009 - The ability to package products of almost any type, dimension and format at high speeds are stand-out features claimed for a multi-packing beverage system by manufacturers R.A Jones.

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Bemis divestment speculation as US demands more info on Alcan deal

21-Sep-2009 - Bemis could be forced to sell off some assets to win approval for its takeover of Alcan, said one analyst after US authorities asked for more data on the proposed buyout.

Dairy launches first PET bottle for UHT milk

21-Sep-2009 - French dairy company LSDH is claiming a world first for the launch of the PET bottle for UHT milk using dry decontamination technology.

Flexible packing boost following mLLDPE resin launch

21-Sep-2009 - The North American launch of a new range of mLLDPE resins will result in greater lightweighting, cost savings and sustainability for flexible packaging in the region, said manufacturers LyondellBasell.

PET bottles greener than glass or aluminium - Study

21-Sep-2009 - PET bottles are a greener alternative to glass or aluminium cans, according to a new study into the environmental impact of single use packaging.

Dispatches from Drinktec

Sustainability shines at Beverage Innovation Awards

18-Sep-2009 - FoodProductionDaily.com caught up with the hosts of the 2009 Beverage Innovation Awards at Drinktec this week to pick out the highlights and uncover the trends behind the winning entries.

‘World-first’ bottling kit boosts quality and rPET content

18-Sep-2009 - Improved bottle quality and the ability to include higher amounts of food-grade recycled PET are claims made for a new preform beverage packaging system by manufacturers Husky Injection Moulding Systems.

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Imperial Sugar fits packing equipment at rebuilt plant

18-Sep-2009 - Imperial Sugar has confirmed that all its packaging equipment is now on site at its Port Wentworth site in Georgia as rebuilding nears completion.

Aluminium bottle manufacturer starts commercial roll out

17-Sep-2009 - Rexam aims to produce 60 million units of its Fusion aluminium bottle in the first year of full production at its Czech Republic plant, in response to increasing industry and consumer interest in the product.

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US packaged snacks tipped for tasty 20 per cent growth by 2013

17-Sep-2009 - Retail sales of packaged snacks in the United States will reach nearly $82bn within four years; a 20 per cent increase on last year’s level, according to a new report from the latest Packaged Facts report from Marigny Research Group.

Beverage multiple packaging kit launched at Drinktec

17-Sep-2009 - Among the host of new technology on show at Drinktec, Munich, Germany, is the OneTech2 Combo beverage multiple packaging equipment from US manufacturer MeadWestvaco (MWV).

LyondellBasell announces LDPE plant closure on demand slump

16-Sep-2009 - LyondellBasell is to close a low density polyethylene (LDPE) plant in the UK by the end of the year on continued weak demand and as it seeks to phase out uneconomic facilities from its global operations.