Recession drives low-cost food packaging: New report
09-Jul-2009 - The trend towards low-cost food packaging over the past two years, driven by global...
Phthalates may be linked to premature births - study
08-Jul-2009 - New research has said phthalates could be contributing to an “alarming rise” in premature...
Recession buffets flexible packing sector, says industry body
08-Jul-2009 - One year after delivering a stark warning of the pressures facing the flexible packing sector,...
Sustainable packing an emerging consumer trend - study
07-Jul-2009 - The increasing importance of sustainable packaging as a consumer issue means companies need to constantly...
US active and intelligent packing markets to grow on food safety fears and falling prices
02-Jul-2009 - Increasing concerns over food safety and quality are projected to drive US demand for active...
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Huhtamaki sells Australian polystyrene packing firm
01-Jul-2009 - Huhtamaki Oyj has announced the sale of its expanded polystyrene packaging business in Australia as...
Key packaging, paper and forestry companies rack up huge losses on recession woes
30-Jun-2009 - A global cluster of the top 100 companies from the packaging, paper and forest industry...
High phthalate levels correlated with low birth weight in newborns, says study
29-Jun-2009 - Exposure to certain phthalates in the womb could be linked to low birth weight, according...
New UK packing guide provides companies with legal and best practice advice
26-Jun-2009 - The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a comprehensive new guide that helps...
Taxing new plastic would increase use of recycled material, says chemist
25-Jun-2009 - Taxing virgin PET is one of the best ways to get companies to move over...
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Nestle joins group to sponsor bioplastics research for food packaging
24-Jun-2009 - Nestle has signed up to a joint venture to sponsor research into bioplastics with the...
Sainsbury’s to ditch cereal boxes as part of packing reduction drive
24-Jun-2009 - UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has unveiled plans to scrap cereal boxes in favour of plastic bags...
Thin wall packing performance boost as Borealis upgrades plant
19-Jun-2009 - Converters of thin-walled packaging will be able to increase line speeds as well as cut...
RPC Group posts ₤7.7m loss on financial crisis and high polymer prices
18-Jun-2009 - RPC Group has cited the global recession, record high polymer prices and implementation of a...
Attorney general slams companies over apparent plot to blur BPA dangers
17-Jun-2009 - A host of packaging and food giants have been condemned by a leading US law...
European Commission to give 4-methylbenzophenone the ‘all clear’
15-Jun-2009 - The chemical 4-methylbenzophenone (4MBP) poses no long-term health risk at currently reported levels and is...
Chavez threat to disregard 'capitalist' patents could hit Tetra Pak
15-Jun-2009 - Packaging companyTetra Pak could become the next corporate giant to suffer at the hands of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
FDA announces BPA safety review
03-Jun-2009 - The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said it is reviewing its advice that...
