FDA extends oxygen scavenging pack uses
12-Feb-2008 - A manufacturer of high barrier oxygen scavenging materials says it plans to extend the products...
Pallet trucks aimed at long-term corrosion fears
06-Feb-2008 - A new development in pallet trucks designed for transporting products in extreme and corrosive food...
Compostable tray devised for meat packaging
22-Jan-2008 - A recent development in compostable packaging trays for fresh meat products can offer a sustainable...
Weekly comment
Time for antioxidants v2.0
17-Dec-2007 - 'Antioxidants' crop up every where, from beverage cans to cereal packets. But industry must wake...
Alcoa to increase can recycling capacity
10-Dec-2007 - Leading aluminium manufacturer Alcoa has made a major investment in recycling, which the company claims...
New flow machine designed for zipper packaging
06-Dec-2007 - A new flow machine is designed for re-closure zipper packages used for products such as...
Secure cake packaging launched
06-Dec-2007 - A new packaging box for muffins and cupcakes features a unique insert tray to hold...
Sidel modifies efficiency software for optimal packaging
04-Dec-2007 - Sidel has modified its efficiency software to help processors analyse and adjust their packaging operations...
Packaging comes with sustainable forest certification
03-Dec-2007 - Tetra Pak has released its first package with a label of certification attesting that the...
New 500-ml PET weighs in at 8.8g
22-Nov-2007 - Krones yesterday announced the release of what it is calling the world's lightest of polyethylene...
Dome-style pack developed to seal in liquids
19-Nov-2007 - A new dome-style pack that prevents liquids from escaping has been developed for the whole...
Ball Packaging announces Indian drinks can plan
13-Nov-2007 - Ball Packaging Europe is to build a new production plant in India to tap growing...
New Ice to begin compostable packaging production
07-Nov-2007 - New Ice yesterday announced that it would begin manufacturing a new class potato-starch based compostable...
Aseptic packaging dispenses with need for refrigeration
07-Nov-2007 - New flexible aseptic packaging is designed to dispense shelf-stable beverages and liquid foods repeatedly over...
Redesigned packager offers MAP benefits
05-Nov-2007 - A vertical packaging machine originally created for confectionery packaging has been redesigned for use with...
Metal packager Crown boosts prices by 5.5pc
30-Oct-2007 - European processors will have to pay about 5.5 per cent more for closures and metal...
Packaging tray made from virgin wood fibres
29-Oct-2007 - A new packaging tray for ready meals is made of pulp derived from virgin wood...
Company claims UV technology eliminates ink migration
26-Oct-2007 - New ultraviolet (UV) labelling technology can reduce or eliminate odours and ink migration in food...
Industry launches plan to reduce environmental impact
26-Oct-2007 - The EU's food and drink industry yesterday launched an action plan to help the bloc's...
Mid-level oxygen-barrier film adds to range of options
25-Oct-2007 - A new mid-level oxygen-barrier film released on the market adds to the choices processors have...
Mars switches to lighterweight jar
24-Oct-2007 - Mars will switch to a new lightweight jar for its Uncle Ben's sauce brand produced...
Bosch deal targets bag-in-box boon
23-Oct-2007 - Bosch hopes to expand its presence in the emerging market for bag-in-box cartons through a...
Can opening designed for aging population
22-Oct-2007 - A new can opening is designed to meet the needs of an aging population.
Proposed regulation would set rules on recycled plastics
22-Oct-2007 - EU member governments are debating a proposed European Commission regulation governing what recycled plastics processors...
Rexam to add new can plant in Denmark
19-Oct-2007 - Rexam said yesterday it would build a new beverage can plant in Denmark to meet...
