Polymer technology should deter bakery tray theft, says developer

Traceable polymer additives and those that create subtle defects in plastic bakery trays should clamp down on the huge and costly issue of theft, their developer says.

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.

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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.

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.

New packaging line engineering firm can make “immediate impact”, says company president

A new packaging line engineering firm can make an “immediate impact” on the market, according to the firm’s president and managing director.

Acquisitions help Mondi defeat Europe malaise

Packaging firm Mondi overcame weak European demand to post first quarter strong profit figures, boosted by recent acquisitions, and strong performances in South Africa and its Packaging Paper division.

Auditor: avoid printer maintenance at your peril

Food manufacturers are avoiding printer maintenance and facing higher waste and even recall costs as a consequence, according to Martyn Lynch, managing director and chief executive at Abington auditors.

Adhesives offer industry high speed sticking power

HB Fuller has launched two adhesives to help customers get food products packaged and shipped faster.

Nordson and Henkel roll out hot melt packaging solution

Nordson Corporation and Henkel have unveiled hot melt dispensing equipment after extensive consultation to address industry issues such as packaging costs, complexity and operating costs.

ConAgra nails $22m-worth of sustainability savings

ConAgra Foods saved $22m in 2012 through sustainability initiatives, such as cutting landfill waste and carbon emissions and optimising packaging.

Emerging markets draw meat processing machinery exports

German meat processing machinery exports are shifting to developing markets such as South America and Asia, according to German food processing and packaging machinery association VDMA.

Cereplast wins patent for biodegradable nanopolymers

Cereplast can expand its eco-friendly packaging activities for customers including food processors, having secured a US patent for biodegradable nanopolymer compositions.

Emerging markets heat up for Bosch Packaging

Bosch Packaging Technology invested in rapid growth in emerging markets in 2012, according to the firm.

DS Smith reaps millions from SCA Packaging integration

DS Smith Packaging will reap €100m of annual cost savings and €130m in cash savings expected from its integration of SCA Packaging, which it acquired last year, ahead of schedule.

UK's first on demand digital print packaging plant

Belmont Packaging claims to have established the UK's first on-demand digital sheet packaging plant, responding to demand for more eye-catching packs to help brands stand out from retailers' labels on shelf.

Consumer preference drove Elopak gable top carton move – Arla Sweden

Arla Sverige - Arla Foods’ Swedish dairy business - has cited consumer demand as the driving force behind its recent switch to screw cap gable top cartons.

Special Newsletter: Sustainable Packaging

Nestle tackles food contact chemicals in recycled paper

Nestle is cracking down on food contact materials in recycled paper as it addresses some of the challenges of reducing its environmental impact, according to head of packaging Anne Roulin.

Special Newsletter: Sustainable Packaging

Datamonitor expert outlines sustainable packaging trends

While cost reduction is fuelling packaging reduction, the high cost of environmentally-friendly packaging relative to oil remains a barrier to widespread adoption by the food industry, according to Datamonitor packaging innovation director Andrew Streeter.