Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

Needham Coding to sell own-brand CIJ printers for first time

31-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Needham Coding, part of The Needham Group, has launched its own-brand of continuous ink jet (CIJ) printers to drive its growth strategy, having been previously recognized as a distributor of coding and marking equipment.

API completes holographic and embossing site

31-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

API has increased its holographic foil and film manufacturing capabilities after completing a £0.5m ($642k) investment at its Livingston facility in Scotland.

Bosch: Bar manufacturers turn to leaner more efficient processes to increase OEE

30-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Chocolate products are a ‘real winner’ with consumers in the US, accounting for around a third of all confectionery sales on average per year, according to Bosch Packaging Technology.

Snyder’s-Lance set to quicken million-dollar variety pack category with BFY multi-brand snack packs

30-May-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Kettle Brand and Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps’ maker Snyder’s-Lance has introduced its first multi-brand snack pack.

WestRock to acquire five US Corrugated facilities

29-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

WestRock Company will acquire five converting facilities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana from US Corrugated; which makes corrugated products for packaging and displays.

Interpack 2017

Pladis appoints Bosch as favored technology supplier

25-May-2017 By Gill Hyslop

United Biscuits owner Pladis signed a preferred supplier agreement with Bosch Packaging Technology at Interpack 2017.

Pringles and Lucozade respond to criticism about their packaging

22-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The makers of Pringles and Lucozade Sport have come under fire from The Recycling Association because it claims the materials in their packaging make it harder to recycle.

Pro Mach acquires P.E. Labellers with plans to open more facilities

19-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Pro Mach has acquired P.E. Labellers, which manufacturers self-adhesive, hot melt, cold glue, roll-fed, and sleeve labeling technologies.

Interpack 2017

Multivac signs MoU with Meyn Food Processing Technology and Cabinplant

18-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Multivac has completed a strategic alliance (Memorandum of Understanding) with Meyn Food Processing Technology and Cabinplant to sell joint processing, filling, weighing and packaging technology.

Interpack 2017

Bosch: Biscuit makers face production challenges in portion control packs

17-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Flexible packaging, sufficient product protection, gentle packaging processes for crackers and cookies, are just some of the concerns manufacturers face, according to Bosch Packaging Technology.

Interpack 2017

Battle of the sustainable packs: Germany Vs France

11-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Germany and France have been recognized for their sustainable products at the ‘PackTheFuture’ Sustainable Plastic Packaging Awards at Interpack.

Interpack 2017

Treofan turns to phthalate-free packaging films and mineral oil barriers

11-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Treofan has started to offer its customers phthalate-free packaging films on request using phthalate-free base polymers in the extrusion process.

Interpack 2017

‘Cows head’ sliced cheese packs, small pouch formats and paper packaging take centre stage at Mondi

10-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Mondi has expanded its packaging portfolio based on current trends, differentiating its products at the point of sale.

Interpack 2017

Braskem packaging changes color if a product is unfit for consumption

09-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Thermoplastic resin producer Braskem has partnered with Clemson University in the US and Rio Grande do Sul Federal University (UFRGS) in Brazil to create intelligent packaging which can change color if a product is unfit for consumption.

Interpack 2017

Constantia Flexibles: ‘Current megatrends are affecting the development of packaging tech’

04-May-2017

Urbanization, sustainability, changing demographics, brand protection, responsibility and globalization are six megatrends affecting the development of packaging technology today says Constantia Flexibles.

Interpack 2017

Cosmo Films showcases BOPP Black Velvet Lamination film for premium F&B

04-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Cosmo Films is exhibiting its BOPP Black Velvet Lamination film and speciality films for PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive) labeling applications at Interpack.

Interpack 2017

Bosch Packaging and BillerudKorsnäs VFFS success leads to expansion

04-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch Packaging Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have extended their ZAP-Module portfolio following the successful launch of its Sealed Paper Packaging on a vertical form, fill and seal machine (VFFS).

Interpack 2017

ULMA Packaging thermoforming and flowrapping tech to break into new markets

04-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

ULMA Packaging says it wants to break into new markets with its thermoforming and flowrapping technology as its TSA 680 automatic tray sealer takes centre stage at Interpack.

Dow Rhobarr binders are ‘market disruptor’ for OGR barrier coatings

02-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Dow Coating Materials claims its Rhobarr Binders are manufactured without fluorocarbons, offering an alternative to existing food contact compliant coatings for paper and paperboard packaging

Gerhard Schubert installs gentle handing packaging line for Bonomi

02-May-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Italian confectionery manufacturer Bonomi has partnered with Gerhard Schubert to install a TLM packaging systems for gentle handling of products.

Korozo Ambalaj flexible packaging to expand internationally

26-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

EBRD (the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and Esas Holding venture capital firm have acquired a majority stake in Korozo Ambalaj, in Turkey.

Interpack 2017

Palcut POS concept ensures visibility as retail chains ‘limit in-store promotions’

21-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Palcut, which works with Kellogg’s, Mondelēz and Arla Foods cutting custom-sized paper from rolls for palletization, has launched a Point-of-Sale (POS) concept; the Antim intermediate sheet.

Snaxpo 2017

Schur looks to upgrade packaging for Pepperidge Farm and Walkers Shortbread in US

19-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Denmark-based packaging company, Schur, said it is hoping to work with Pepperidge Farm and Walkers Shortbread to upgrade their packaging in the US.

Interpack 2017

‘More consumers are looking for products that are of superior value or higher quality’

19-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Flexibility is the key to success, whether as a flexible business strategy or a product portfolio that can adapt to changing circumstances or consumer demands, says tna.

Loy-Lange Box explosion contained 330°F hot water at speeds of 120mph

19-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

An explosion which killed four people at Loy-Lange Box Co. involved a water tank which contained 330°F hot water, the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has confirmed.

Daelmans Stroopwafels faces no ‘direct pressure’ from M&M’s at Walgreens

18-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Daelman’s Stroopwafels is now available in about 6,000 Walgreens stores, a year after European snack importer The Brand Passport introduced it to the US market.

Special edition: Active, intelligent packaging

Scientists create bio-film from sweet potato and thyme

18-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Scientists at North Carolina A&T State University have created a bio nano-composite film from sweet potato starch and thyme essential oil.

Special edition: Active, intelligent packaging

Luxury drinks market gives rise to premium intelligent packaging in confectionery

18-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

API, which focuses on intelligent packaging is exploring luxury markets in confectionery, thanks to an increase in the markets-within-markets phenomenon, continuing the current trends of premiumization and segmentation in FMCG, led by drinks.

Special edition: Active, intelligent packaging

Water-based inks projected to fuel future growth of snacks industry

18-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Water-based technology could lead to an increase in environmental sustainability, according to Toyo Ink.

Snaxpo 2017

Bosch moves to smaller packaging production, tapping the portion-control snack trend

14-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Producing smaller portion sized packaging for snack manufacturers will be Bosch’s next major focus, the packaging technology firm’s product manager, Jason D’Arcy, told BakeryandSnacks during the recent Snaxpo in Savannah, Georgia.

Klöckner Pentaplast Group to acquire Linpac

12-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Klöckner Pentaplast Group (KP) will acquire Linpac for an undisclosed sum to expand into the rigid and flexible film market, focusing on consumer demand for healthy and safe food with an extended shelf life.

Snaxpo 2017

Package date codes could affect snack food safety, Redimark warned

11-Apr-2017 By Douglas Yu

Thermal inkjet coding manufacturer Redimark has introduced a new date code printer, TC12 Inkjet, that assists snack manufacturers to improve their efficiency and potentially avoid food safety issues.

Four dead after hot water tank explodes at Loy-Lange Box Co.

10-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Four people have died after a hot water storage tank exploded through the roof of Loy-Lange Box Company in Saint Louis, Missouri, US.

Countdown to Interpack 2017

Sonoco gets hands-on with interactive booth at Interpack 2017

07-Apr-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Sonoco Europe will present its consumer packaging solutions in a real-world consumption situation.

Pulse Flexible Packaging goes into administration

06-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Administrators Jonny Marston and Howard Smith from KPMG have been called in as Pulse Flexible Packaging ceases production.

DS Smith, International Paper & Smurfit Kappa in fraud investigation

04-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has launched an anti-trust investigation into alleged corrugated sheet and packaging fraud in Italy.

Pretium Packaging to close one of its factories

04-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Pretium Packaging will close a plant in Seymour, Indiana, US, in May, axing 55 jobs.

UK cricket flour energy bar wins ife 2017 Sustainable Packaging Award

04-Apr-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Yumpa, a range of energy bars made with cricket flour, is the first of its kind in Europe to have an EU accredited fully compostable wrapper.

Mintel: 'Consumers believe it’s important to see food inside a packaging'

03-Apr-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Consumers believe it’s important to see food inside a packaging, which can build trust and increase purchasing confidence, says Mintel.

Synerlink expands into milk, desserts, yogurts and juice sector

31-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Food packaging technology supplier Synerlink has acquired Ermi, which manufactures aseptic fill-seal bottle and cup fillers for milk, desserts, yogurts and juices.

Treofan creates matte effect film for potato chips, cookies & chocolate

30-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

BOPP specialist Treofan has created a matte film effect for potato chips, cookies and chocolate in response to consumer demand for retro-look packaging.

Lactips creates edible plastic packaging from milk protein

30-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Lactips has developed an edible plastic made from milk protein (casein), claiming it has enormous potential for intelligent packaging in the food and beverage industry.

FDF offers manufacturers guidelines on how to optimize their packaging systems

23-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

From organic food to eco-labels, sustainable sourced ingredients and traceability, the UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a set of manufacturer guidelines to optimize their packaging systems to drive the sustainability agenda.

Constantia Flexibles to close confectionery & snack packaging plant

23-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Constantia Flexibles is closing its confectionery and snacks flexible packaging plant in Bucharest, Romania, in July, axing 90 jobs.

Boon Bean claims ready-meal success is due to the product and packaging

21-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Boon Food Concepts says it has launched the first ready meal of its type for the chiller aisle in the Netherlands in a stand-up pouch.

VTT creates 100% bio-based stand-up pouch for crisps, potato chips and muesli

15-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed lightweight 100% bio-based stand-up pouches using its patent pending enzymatic fibrillation of cellulose (HefCel) technology.

Dutch waffles and cheese biscuits recalled for mineral oil contamination

15-Mar-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The Belgian Food Authority (FASFC) has recalled several Dutch waffles and cheese biscuits due to mineral oil contamination.

Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more: General Mills gets DC super hero makeover

27-Feb-2017 By Douglas Yu

General Mills’ cereals are getting a DC super hero makeover: Cheerios’ mascot BuzzBee takes on Batman, while Lucky Charms’ leprechaun dons Green Lantern’s outfit.