Asia and UHT milk to lead strong growth in aseptic packaging
11-Jun-2009 - The global market for aseptically packed products is forecast to climb steeply to 2013 both...
New studies link BPA to heartbeat and fertility problems
11-Jun-2009 - Fresh research linking bisphenol A (BPA) to heart beat disorders and fertility problems have...
Call for companies to pay towards packaging disposal costs
10-Jun-2009 - UK packaging companies and retailers should be forced to contribute towards the £100m annual cost...
UK plan to scrap ‘best before’ food labels dismissed by industry group
10-Jun-2009 - UK Government proposals to overhaul its food labelling system in a bid to help slash...
Companies urged to do more as UK unveils new packaging strategy
09-Jun-2009 - A major reduction in food packaging, a rethink on how it is measured and a...
Call to shun degradable additives in food packaging
08-Jun-2009 - Food and beverage companies should avoid using degradable additives in PET packaging until four key...
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Connecticut bans BPA from 2011
08-Jun-2009 - The US state of Connecticut has signed into law a bill banning the use of...
New enhanced film resins can extend product shelf life
08-Jun-2009 - Outstanding moisture barrier performance, improved strength and the ability to extend product shelf life are...
Nanoscience to boost food safety, quality and shelf life
08-Jun-2009 - Nanotechnology promises big benefits for food safety, quality, and shelf life provided the challenges it...
Cost-efficient option for PET hotfill application
05-Jun-2009 - Affordability in terms of beneficial effects on operating costs, material savings and price per bottle...
Consumer packaged goods companies show resilience in recession
05-Jun-2009 - The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry in the US has shown resilience in the current...
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Bemis takeover of South American rigid packing operations
04-Jun-2009 - Bemis Company, Inc has bought out the South American rigid packing operations of Huhtamaki...
Lightweight foamed PET process boosts performance of bottles and jars
04-Jun-2009 - Enhanced performance capabilities and a broader range of container aesthetics are two benefits claimed for...
FDA announces BPA safety review
03-Jun-2009 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it is reviewing its advice that...
European safety watchdogs reaffirm belief in safety of BPA
02-Jun-2009 - The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) have no...
UK packaging firms hit by global recession
02-Jun-2009 - Debt restructuring and redundancy announcements from two UK packing firms this week provided further proof...
Industry concern as EU confirms authorisation scheme for active and intelligent packaging
01-Jun-2009 - The European Commission has adopted a regulation on active and intelligent packaging that confirms it...
Bioplastics industry not fearing downturn packaging hit
27-May-2009 - As food and drink manufacturers continue to find new uses for bioplastics in their packaging,...
Organic food company wins green award for recycling
27-May-2009 - The organic food company, Hain Celestial Group has been named number one in the...
Aseptic filling providing more stable smoothie solutions - supplier
26-May-2009 - A supplier of carton and filling technology claims recent developments it has made in aseptic...
Harvard study confirms health risk from BPA leaching
25-May-2009 - Critics of the chemical bisphenol A or BPA have received powerful new ammunition in the...
Southeast Asia ripe for flexible pack growth despite eco-challenges
25-May-2009 - Flexible packaging suppliers could see strong growth for their products in the food markets of...
Carton packaging is the most eco-friendly claims study
25-May-2009 - Cartons are the most environmentally friendly form of packaging cutting carbon dioxide emissions and fossil...
Honest Tea bottle reflecting wider light-weighting drives
20-May-2009 - The launch of a new bottling format by soft drink group Honest Tea is claimed...
Reusable BPA-free water bottles launched
20-May-2009 - A new range of reusable, bisphenol A-free water bottles that is claimed to keep water...
