Plastics recycling firm targets food grade packaging
08-Jan-2008 - UK-based Alternative Waste Solutions (AWS) is set to become a major producer of recycled plastic...
Baxters launches new convenient packaging for soup
20-Dec-2007 - UK soup company Baxters is set to roll out new microwaveable pots for its soup...
Active packaging devised for clean label alternative
20-Dec-2007 - A recent development in active packaging can ensure that meats and bakery products retain colour...
Think big, think nano
18-Dec-2007 - In an exclusive interview, Professor Niels Christian Nielsen, winner of this year's Danisco Award, shared...
Manufacturer caps convenience with carton opening
12-Dec-2007 - A new one-step-opening cap for both dairy and beverage cartons can offer greater convenience benefits...
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...
Process recycles PET into food-contact plastic, claims company
29-Nov-2007 - A US-based company yesterday claimed to have developed a process to turn recycled polyethylene terephthalate...
Capper targets larger packaging needs
28-Nov-2007 - A new capping technology can accommodate food and beverage industry demand for larger bottle and...
Process innovation brewing at Brau Beviale
14-Nov-2007 - This year's Brau Beviale show kicks off in Nuremberg, Germany today, with players throughout all...
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...
Metro Group completes Europe's largest RFID rollout
13-Nov-2007 - The Metro Group has upped the ante in Europe's move toward using radio frequency identification...
Agreement forged to bring no-spill closure to market
12-Nov-2007 - Two European companies have signed an agreement they say will allow them to bring a...
PLA plastic nanoengineered for high temperature thermoforming
08-Nov-2007 - A compostable plastic made from nanoengineered polylactic acid (PLA) is designed to meet the demands...
RFID tag a cold chain management tool
08-Nov-2007 - A new radio frequency identification (RFID) logger combines tracking and tracing with temperature readings, giving...
Redesigned packager offers MAP benefits
05-Nov-2007 - A vertical packaging machine originally created for confectionery packaging has been redesigned for use with...
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...
Germans develop new scheme for nutrition labelling
25-Oct-2007 - The German government has contributed to the labelling debate by producing new guidelines for increased...
Can opening designed for aging population
22-Oct-2007 - A new can opening is designed to meet the needs of an aging population.
Nanoscale particles designed to block UV light
18-Oct-2007 - Nanoscale titanium dioxide particles could be the next breakthrough in food and beverage plastic packaging,...
Traffic light labels adopted for Irish oats
18-Oct-2007 - Northern Ireland cereal company White's said Tuesday that it will adopt the UK Food Standard...
New colour shades put the gloss on PET
15-Oct-2007 - Ampacet has added seven shades to its colour line, which give polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle...
New logo for grain foods aims to convey vitality
12-Oct-2007 - The industry body Grain Foods Foundation has revamped its logo - used on the packaging...
New resins cut material use, ups productivity, claims manufacturer
09-Oct-2007 - Three new polypropylene (PP) resins can help food processors cut down on costs by reducing...
Biodegradable packaging giants extend market reach
02-Oct-2007 - Alliances formed between Cargill and a Japan-based company, and between DuPont and Plantic, indicate that...
