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...
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...
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...
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...
News in brief
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Chemical industry rejects ‘lies’ allegation over BPA bill defeat
17-Sep-2009 - Chemical industry representatives have vigorously denied allegations that it used dirty tricks to convince Californian...
Aluminium bottle manufacturer starts commercial roll out
17-Sep-2009 - Rexam aims to produce 60 million units of its Fusion aluminium bottle in the...
US packaging company poised for China growth
16-Sep-2009 - A new state-of-the-art packaging facility in Hainan island, off the coast of southern China, will...
Xerox launches “unique” printer for customized packaging
16-Sep-2009 - The new Automated Packaging Solution from Xerox prints a wide range of personalized packages from...
Weekly comment
Bisphenol A: Hearts versus minds
14-Sep-2009 - Forget GMO and nanotechnology - the biggest food safety issue of our times is...
California rejects bill to ban bisphenol A
14-Sep-2009 - The bid to pass a law banning bisphenol A (BPA) in California failed on...
“Unique” water-based heatseal for recycled PET
14-Sep-2009 - The new water-based heatseal for recycled PET, with approval from the Food and Drug Administration...
Packaging firms threatened by Kraft cutbacks
11-Sep-2009 - Packaging firms across Europe would be “dramatically affected” by Kraft Foods’ decision to slash supplier...
