Breaking News on Food Processing & Packaging

US demand for converted flexible packaging to top $18bn

12-Oct-2009 - and suitability for down gauging. But polypropylene is expected to log faster gains reflecting its

Bericap launches new light-weight beverage closure

29-Sep-2009 - TheLinerSeal SuperShorty is a two-piece closure made from polypropylene with a free rotating EVA

BOPP industry powerbase shifting from West to East - Report

28-Sep-2009 - Demand for - and supply of - bi-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film is set to see strongest growth ... BOPP, bi-oriented polypropylene

LyondellBasell announces LDPE plant closure on demand slump

16-Sep-2009 - of polyethylene,” he added. The 210 KT per year polypropylene plant located at the Carrington site

Bisphenol A detected in ‘BPA-free’ baby bottles

31-Jul-2009 - polypropylene bottle “which should contain no BPA”, said a senior scientist. He recommended further tests -free bottles - made from polysulfone, polystyrene or polypropylene – leached less than polycarbonate containers

Dow polypropylene products gain expanded food contact status

10-Jul-2009 - Dow polypropylene products gain expanded food contact status ... Dow has announced two of its polypropylene (PP) resins for use in injection moulded applications ... Dow has announced two of its polypropylene (PP) resins for use in injection moulded applications ... impact copolymers, polypropylene

Supermarkets still using too much packaging, says survey

01-Jul-2009 - . The carton is also made from polypropylene, said M&S, which is heavier but has a “greater potential ... recycling, polypropylene, recyclability

Thin wall packing performance boost as Borealis upgrades plant

19-Jun-2009 - The company, which manufactures polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), said the start up ... thin wall, polyethylene, polypropylene

China to keep importing UK recovered paper and plastic

18-May-2009 - per cent), PET bottles (33 per cent) and polypropylene (36 per cent). Recovered plastics are used

Food grade recycled PP may be on the horizon

20-Apr-2009 - A research project that aims to ascertain the feasibility of recycling polypropylene (PP ... A research project that aims to ascertain the feasibility of recycling polypropylene (PP

Husky targets quicker, lighter closure process

18-Jun-2009 - on the machine, including polypropylene material, the group says the system is suited mainly to single piece made from polypropylene. Due to the purpose built nature of the HyCap system, Husky said

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Compostability sought in yoghurt group’s greener pot pledge

12-Jun-2009 - recycling of its products. “Our big pots are made from polypropylene and it is a shame

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Tic Tac turns it back on polystyrene in recycle push

11-Jun-2009 - The manufacturer claims that by switching to using polypropylene polymers in its packaging - a

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Bosch utrasonic tech targets 'cold' packaging for confectionery goods

31-Mar-2009 - packages, such as those composed of polypropylene and polyethylene film." In terms of cost

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Cinnamon oil-polypropylene combo keeps bread extra fresh

17-Mar-2009 - Cinnamon oil-polypropylene combo keeps bread extra fresh ... An active package based on cinnamon essential oil and micro perforated polypropylene may extend ... An active package based on cinnamon essential oil and micro perforated polypropylene may extend ... Abstract Service, incorporated at known concentrations in films of food-grade polypropylene using “an ... cinnamon essential oil, packaging, polypropylene

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Blow moulder targets clear-pack efficiency

12-Mar-2009 - ’s applications for beverages, clear polypropylene (PP) packaging handled by the machine was limited to non

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Magnet-detectable material in pendulum bucket slashes tampering risk

18-Feb-2009 - German firm Wiese Förderelemente has rolled out a magnetically detectable polypropylene pendulum ... German firm Wiese Förderelemente has rolled out a magnetically detectable polypropylene pendulum ... by the confectionery industry, has developed a magnetic polypropylene material that is approved for contact

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New cost-effective tech adds value to gravure printing

16-Feb-2009 - Cylinders, prints ink onto a polypropylene film and produces an embossed effect

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BOPP eco-film with 'excellent twist'

09-Feb-2009 - ' packaging material is a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). "Yango Twist film can be run at a -oriented polypropylene film with 'outstanding dead fold properties and high stiffness', can contribute to greater

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Industry development roundups

01-Oct-2008 - New resin targets dairy packaging markets A new polypropylene (PP) injection moulding grade

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