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Mocon to open 'strategic' Indian lab

05-Nov-2009 - are also intended for manufacturers and converters of rigid and flexible packaging containers and films

New valve delivers quicker filling and dispensing

03-Nov-2009 - designs. This enhances the flexibility of the system, while the unique spanner design has been

Velvety PETG film protects drinks from light damage

30-Oct-2009 - lower density and higher yield. Printpack is a manufacturer of flexible and rigid packaging

News in brief

Sonoco internal flexible packing merger

29-Oct-2009 - Sonoco internal flexible packing merger ... Sonoco has announced the merger of two of its subsidiaries within the company’s flexible ... Sonoco has announced the merger of two of its subsidiaries within the company’s flexible ... , Global Flexibles and Services, said: “In bringing the two operations together, we are creating a more

Alcan costs and flexible packaging sales under pin Bemis results

28-Oct-2009 - Alcan costs and flexible packaging sales under pin Bemis results ... The $16m costs of acquiring Alcan Packaging Food Americas and strong performance in its flexible ... The $16m costs of acquiring Alcan Packaging Food Americas and strong performance in its flexible ... Officer, highlighted strong performance in flexible packaging. "While overall flexible packaging said. Flexible packaging sales account for about 85 per cent of total net sales which totaled $764 ... Alcan, Bemis, flexible packaging

Amcor's global vision after Alcan merger

23-Oct-2009 - per cent equity and 34 per cent debt. Alcan’s food flexible business in Europe has 31 plants in 18 ’s existing operations in higher growth regions”. He added the Asian Food Flexibles business focuses ... flexible packaging, Amcor, Alcan

'World-first' high-tech printer set to make its mark

22-Oct-2009 - facilitating faster response times, additional flexibility in the delivery of promotional messages, and lower

New polyethylene resin sets flexible packing benchmarks

21-Oct-2009 - New polyethylene resin sets flexible packing benchmarks ... in flexible packaging that it said is tougher, lighter and easier to process. ... in flexible packaging that it claims is tougher, lighter and easier to process. ... significant downgauging potential – up to double digits – for numerous flexible packaging applications,” said

Berry Plastics bids to take over Pliant Corp

19-Oct-2009 - Berry Plastics Corp has said its proposed takeover of flexible packaging firm Pliant Corporation ... Berry Plastics Corp has said its proposed takeover of flexible packaging firm Pliant Corporation ... 's rigid plastic packaging offering will be extended with the addition of Pliant's flexible packaging and flexible packaging products for the food, agricultural, medical, personal care and industrial sectors ... flexible packaging, rigid

Industry efforts help contain UK packaging use

13-Oct-2009 - the environmental and social impact of packaging. Its members include major industry players such as Amcor Flexibles

Solae launches new high-protein soy nuggets

19-Nov-2009 - nugget offering provides formulation flexibility for food manufacturers to achieve high levels of protein

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Coke reveals ambitious 2020 growth targets

17-Nov-2009 - and the Ukraine, which Coca-Cola describes as volatile markets, the company will aim to maximise flexibility

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Oven may cut costs for diverse product bakers

12-Nov-2009 - development at bakeries, with the more innovative proving to be the more recession hardy. Flexibility

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ABF acting on enzymes and yeast potential

03-Nov-2009 - needed flexibility for further development of this fast-growing business”, the company said. Feed

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UK supplier brings out sweet nut line

30-Oct-2009 - it to develop more variety and flexibility in the design of its products. “The aim of working with the Food

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Collagen ingredient better than glucosamine for joint health?

29-Oct-2009 - of collagen within the body, may provide anti-inflammatory activity, and may improve joint flexibility

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Vegetarian form of Celadrin launched

28-Oct-2009 - it to be safe, non-toxic and effective in reducing joint discomfort and improving joint flexibility.

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Clip could offer snack makers sustainability boost

22-Oct-2009 - they eat some of the product. Flexible packaging outlook Meanwhile, a recent study from Freedonia shows that global demand for converted flexible packaging is forecast to grow by 3.5 per cent per year

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Cash flow monitoring target of bakery software upgrade, says firm

16-Oct-2009 - manually. Now it automates that process for us. “The software is highly flexible and we are currently

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Bpi.consumer VMB trumps Amcor to Allied Bakeries contract

06-Oct-2009 - Amcor Flexibles has lost out to Bpi.consumer VMB in bidding to secure a bread bag contract ... Amcor Flexibles has lost out to Bpi.consumer VMB in bidding to secure a bread bag contract ... jobs Amcor Flexibles lost the contract and is now in consultation with unions and staff over

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