Industry backs bisphenol A safety in can linings
04-Nov-2009 - The use of bisphenol A (BPA) in can linings is both safe and vital for...
Significant bisphenol A levels in canned food - Study
03-Nov-2009 - Significant levels of bisphenol A (BPA) have been found in a wide variety of canned...
New $30m study into the safety of BPA
30-Oct-2009 - Opening yet another chapter in the long running saga about the safety of Bisphenol A...
Asda green packaging scorecard to launch next year
27-Oct-2009 - A leading UK packaging figure has welcomed a move by Asda confirming it will...
New packaging 'triples' food shelf life
27-Oct-2009 - New food packaging can double or, in some cases, even triple the shelf life...
Investment in US rPET industry critical to avert ‘demise’
23-Oct-2009 - The US recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) industry could go into decline unless vital investment is...
Amcor's global vision after Alcan merger
23-Oct-2009 - Plant closures, overhead reductions and improved procurement will be the major platforms for up to...
EFSA approval for food contact materials
21-Oct-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given food contact approval for two new substances,...
New polyethylene resin sets flexible packing benchmarks
21-Oct-2009 - LyondellBasell has today announced the global launch of a new polyethylene (PE) resin for use...
China packaging firm reaps rewards from food safety law
20-Oct-2009 - A specialist packaging company in China has said the newly implemented food safety law...
Coca-Cola opens new $88m bottling plant in China
16-Oct-2009 - Coca-Cola has announced its single largest drinks investment in China with the opening of a...
Rexam facing price fixing charges in Russia
16-Oct-2009 - Rexam PLC has been accused of illegally fixing the price of aluminium cans and lid...
BPA review waste of money and delaying tactic - Scientists
15-Oct-2009 - The US Government’s review of bisphenol A (BPA) is waste of money and perhaps even...
UK considers landfill ban on packaging and food waste
15-Oct-2009 - A ban on dumping packaging and food waste in landfill will form the heart of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Bisphenol A review prioritised as US announces chemical scrutiny overhaul
30-Sep-2009 - Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are two of six controversial chemicals to be reviewed as...
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...
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...
Sonoco’s packaging business gets a new sustainability brand
28-Sep-2009 - Packaging giant Sonoco is to launch a new umbrella brand for its packaging solutions and...
