Obstacles block radical innovation in fresh meat
09-Feb-2010 - The fresh meat aisle might seem a prime target for innovation in sustainable packaging. But...
Frozen food packaging growth trends
04-Feb-2010 - Growing demand for convenience food and technical advances in packaging will be two of the...
Crown eyes acquisitions; forecasts demand rebound in US and Europe
03-Feb-2010 - Crown Holdings said it is looking to make acquisitions in emerging markets and expected demand...
EFSA to convene bisphenol A summit
03-Feb-2010 - A group of international experts are to be invited to a top level summit on...
Amcor completes Alcan acquisition
02-Feb-2010 - Global packaging giant Amcor today announced that its acquisition of Alcan Packaging had been completed...
FDA urged to explain plan for dual regs on bisphenol A
28-Jan-2010 - The US chemical industry said it needs more information on a call by the...
Sustainable packaging definitions and principles agreed
28-Jan-2010 - Global leaders across the packaging, food manufacturing and retail sectors have approved a set...
Dairy proteins could have packaging potential
25-Jan-2010 - Food-packaging products made from dairy ingredients could provide a viable alternative to petroleum-based packaging products,...
Sustainable packaging – threats and opportunities
21-Jan-2010 - The packing industry has no clear consensus about what constitutes sustainable packaging and has...
Sainsbury’s switches from tins to cartons for tomatoes
20-Jan-2010 - UK supermarket Sainsbury’s said a move to sell basic tomatoes in cartons rather than cans...
EFSA to evaluate FDA decision on bisphenol A
18-Jan-2010 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said it would be contacting the US Food and...
New study confirms bisphenol A link to heart disease
14-Jan-2010 - More evidence linking bisphenol A (BPA) to heart disease has been found by a group...
Food packaging sector responds to nanotech criticism
13-Jan-2010 - Experts have questioned the conclusions of a UK parliamentary report that the food packaging industry...
India set for food packaging revolution
12-Jan-2010 - Food packaging in India will undergo huge changes in the next five years as companies...
Phthalate action plan draws industry fire
06-Jan-2010 - The publication of US Government action plans on how to manage risks posed by a...
Amcor gets US approval for Alcan takeover
05-Jan-2010 - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has given partial approval for Amcor’s takeover of Alcan...
Rio Tinto accepts Amcor offer for Alcan
23-Dec-2009 - Rio Tinto today formally accepted the offer by Amcor to buy Alcan Packaging for...
Sustainability to nurture green-shoots for cartonboard sector
22-Dec-2009 - The market for cartonboard and folded boxes is set to improve next year after...
Superchilling and MAP give fish shelf life a boost, study
18-Dec-2009 - A combination of super-chilling and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can extend the shelf life of...
Nanotech’s potential to boost barrier performance of plastics
18-Dec-2009 - Nanotechnology offers significant potential progress in enhancing the barrier properties of polymers used in...
Nestle launches lightweight PET bottle
17-Dec-2009 - Nestle Waters has launched a new version of its Eco-Shape PET bottle which the...
EU updates recycled plastic process register for packaging
17-Dec-2009 - The European Union has updated its register of applications of processes to produce recycled plastic...
New fears surface over bisphenol A
16-Dec-2009 - Opponents of bisphenol A (BPA) have received added ammunition as new research on the chemical...
Green projects proving earners for cereal and snack makers, report
15-Dec-2009 - Cereal, bakery and snack makers are increasingly working to reduce their carbon footprint, reaping cost...
EU clears Amcor takeover of Alcan
15-Dec-2009 - Amcor’s takeover of Alcan has been cleared by the European Commission after the Australian...
