Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

‘Doy bags conquer more supermarket shelves globally each year’

Bosch launches packaging microsite for confectionery, bakery and snack producers

22-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch Packaging Technology has launched a microsite for the confectionery, bakery, nuts, snacks and powder industries to help producers find the right machinery systems to meet their needs.

tna looks back on the evolution of the snack industry as it celebrates 35th anniversary

20-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

tna was founded by Alf and Nadia Taylor, in Sydney, Australia, in February 1982, transforming the snack food industry by launching a high-speed vertical form fill system (VFFS) called the tna robag in 1985.

Mondelēz rolls out SmartLabel app to keep its consumers informed

17-Feb-2017 By Douglas Yu

More than 1,100 products across Mondelēz’s US snack portfolio, including Oreo cookies, Good Thins crackers and belVita breakfast biscuits, are now searchable on the SmartLabel app. 

RPC Group to acquire North American plastic packaging firm for £552m

13-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

RPC Group has announced plans to acquire Letica, a North American manufacturer and distributor of rigid plastic packaging, for £552m ($691m).

ISM/ProSweets 2017

Interactive packs: Design students encourage you to play with your food

08-Feb-2017 By Gill Hyslop

Students of the Cologne International School of Design (KISD) presented packaging concepts based on the theme ‘sweet traditions’ and childhood memories at ISM in Cologne.

Mondi Group expands its consumer packaging business

07-Feb-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Mondi Group, which makes food and beverage packaging, has acquired Excelsior Technologies for $40m, to further grow its consumer packaging business. 

‘Easy format’: Fuel10K Porridge Pots taps on-the-go breakfast trend

02-Feb-2017 By Gill Hyslop

FUEL10K has increased the size of its on-the-go Porridge Pots to capitalize on the new wave of young consumers skipping breakfast. 

ProSweets 2017

Machinery manufacturer sees tough competition for wafer and biscuit packaging but success in chocolate

30-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Ecomec in Belgium deals in second-hand machinery for processed packaging for the candy, chocolate, biscuit and wafers market. 

EEB: Labelling bioplastics ‘eco’, ‘green’ or ‘bio’ misleads consumers

27-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The European Parliament’s environment committee (ENVI) voted to amend its Waste Legislative Package this week (January 24) with more ambitious EU targets for 2030.

US-based Bemis to open Northern Ireland Business Services Centre

24-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Bemis, headquartered in Wisconsin, US, will open a Business Services Centre in Northern Ireland, creating 95 jobs to support its European operations.

South Africa Competition Commission halts packaging acquisition

23-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

The Competition Commission of South Africa has stopped Corruseal Group acquiring Boxlee and Pride Pak Packaging.

Poppies improves metal detection on its puff pastry biscuits

13-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Ishida Europe’s Belgian agent BRN has installed three packaging machines for six different pack formats, trays and bags in sizes from 75g to 400g, with flexibility for up to seven changeovers for Poppies International.

Consumer market growth drives sack & kraft paper market to $80bn by 2021

Smither’s Pira on what’s driving bakery packaging

11-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Smaller pack sizes, technological advancements and demand for higher quality graphics will drive the sack and kraft market to $80bn by 2021, says Smither’s Pira.

Ishida Europe on how African snack manufacturers can be more competitive

09-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

African snack manufacturers need to improve efficiencies by eliminating product giveaway and increase throughput, according to Ishida Europe.

Uflex increases tortilla chip shelf life from three weeks to 90 days

05-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Whole Foods Market has partnered with Uflex to redesign its tortilla packaging after the barrier coating left the chips soggy after three weeks.

Klöckner Pentaplast Group to propose public offering of its common stock

04-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Kleopatra Holdings, the holding company for Klöckner Pentaplast Group has filed a statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to propose an initial public offering of its common stock. 

Sales expected to reach $16.15bn in 2022

High demand for resealable closures thanks to extended shelf life

03-Jan-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Sales in resealable closures and spouts are expected to reach $16.15bn in 2022, driving future F&B market growth, says Zion Market Research.

Special Edition Series

Cracking good reads: BakeryAndSnacks 2017 special features calendar

22-Dec-2016 By Gill Hyslop

Reporting from the coalface to bring you breaking news in the bakery and snacks sector is our game plan for 2017. Next year, we will delve into safety strategies, smart packaging, the ‘free from’ craze and the influence cartoon characters have on branding,...

Braskem in $957m penalty over illicit bribes to Brazilian government officials

22-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Brazilian-based petrochemical manufacturer Braskem has agreed to pay $957m to settle charges it created false books and records to conceal millions of dollars in illicit bribes to Brazilian government officials to win or retain business.

Mergers & acquisitions: Innovia, Linde, Duravant, Egli, Saica Group

22-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

CCL Industries (CCL) has entered into an agreement to acquire Innovia for approximately $1.13bn, expected to close Q1, 2017.

‘Best If Used By’ should stem food wastage, recommends USDA

19-Dec-2016 By Gill Hyslop

While product dating may assist consumers pinpoint shelf life, the plethora of descriptors used has caused confusion and led to shameful food wastage, said the Department of Agriculture (USDA).

BillerudKorsnäs hires Pöyry to build ‘world’s largest’ packaging board machine

19-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

BillerudKorsnäs has partnered with Pöyry mill engineering services to construct a $622m board machine at Gruvön, in Sweden.

‘Biggest growth area for liquid packaging is southeast Asia’

BillerudKorsnäs to build ‘world’s largest’ packaging board machine for $622m

14-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

BillerudKorsnäs, which manufactures confectionery, snacks and beverage packaging, is investing  SEK 5.7bn ($622.25m) in a KM7 (Karton Machine) to produce liquid board, cartonboard and liner at its factory in Gruvön, Sweden, to start operations in Q1,...

Nibbly Bits tackles ‘product giveaway’ after launching lightweight pop crisps

07-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Nibbly Bits has partnered with Ishida after launching a lighter snack product called Pop Crisps and finding its existing weighing equipment was delivering too many overweight and underweight packs.

tna inserter targets promotional packaging for confectionery and bakery

06-Dec-2016 By Jenny Eagle

tna has launched a VFFS (vertical form fill seal) system with integrated labeler and inserter for snack manufacturers who want to insert sachets of seasonings or dips into their bags and confectionery producers who want to add promotional inserts like...

Vox Pop: Can consumers tell the difference between sustainable cocoa labels?

05-Dec-2016 By Douglas Yu

Many consumers struggle to tell the difference between cocoa certification program labels like Fairtrade and company own labels, such as Nestlé’s Cocoa Plan, but all agree social responsibility should be a priority for chocolate makers.

AIPIA Congress 2016

ITENE develops antimicrobial packaging for bread

29-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

ITENE (Packaging, Transport and Logistics Research Center) Madrid, has developed an antimicrobial packaging for bread, enhancing the quality and safety of the product.

New English law on gluten-free labeling: have your say

24-Nov-2016 By Gill Hyslop

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation on gluten-free labeling in England.

AIPIA Congress 2016

HP applauds Frito-Lay for using digital print to ‘make its packaging intelligent’

24-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Digital printing allows consumers to do more and crazy things they could not imagine before, says Hewlett-Packard (HP).

Gulfood Manufacturing 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Tetra Recart expands globally entering Middle East snack category

22-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Tetra Recart, part of dairy processing and packaging firm Tetra Pak, is strengthening its portfolio of long shelf life food products globally.

Interpack preview 2017

Confectionery and bakery ‘snackertainment’ on the rise

21-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

With the latest trend for confectionery and bakery including videos and commercials to promote products, Germany’s top industry associations discuss ‘snackertainment’, energy-efficiency, packaging costs, vegan diets, halal, and industry 4.0, ahead of...

AIPIA Congress 2016

Digimarc: ‘Think about packaging as your own built-in media network’

17-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Active, intelligent packaging is similar to the 1950s phenomenon of TV, according to Digimarc, which creates digital barcode scanners for products including ice cream tubs, biscuits and chips.

Pack Expo 2016

ADCO Manufacturing’s new case packer to reduce 30% of corrugate uses

14-Nov-2016 By Douglas Yu

One of the major US manufacturers of packaging machinery, equipment and systems, ADCO has launched its latest wraparound case packer at the recent Pack Expo in Chicago. The new machinery is able to direct and load around 20 wraparound cases per minute.

AIPIA Congress 2016

Active, intelligent packaging industry to double to €32bn by 2022

14-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The active, intelligent packaging industry will double in size from €15bn in 2015 to €32bn in 2022, according to AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging industry Association).

Gulfood Manufacturing 2016

APP launches biodegradable cup for ice cream tubs and hot beverages

07-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP) has launched Foopak Bio Natura Cup, a 100% bio-degradable cup for hot and cold food and beverages including ice cream, hot drinks and takeaway snacks.

‘I’m green’ says Polarbröd as it switches to Braskem’s bio packaging

03-Nov-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Polarbröd bakery manufacturer is converting all of its flexible film from polyethylene to Braskem’s bio-based I’m green Polyethylene.

Cibus Tec 2016

Now there’s an I.DEA – tray sealing machine for pasta targets ready meal market

25-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Consumers are buying more ready meals, because they don’t want to spend long hours preparing food at home, according to I.DEA Pack.

SIAL, Paris 2016

Micvac, famous for its ‘whistling’ ready-meal trays expands porridge range

20-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Micvac, famous for its ‘whistling’ ready-meal trays has seen huge success with its porridge range in Norway, launching smaller pack sizes to meet consumer demand.

Turning a new leaf: Dos Pinos launches dairy, nectars & oatmeal in Tetra Pak Slim leaf cartons

13-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Dos Pinos in Costa Rica has partnered with Tetra Pak to launch its dairy, nectars and oatmeal brands in Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf carton packs.

BPA ban move backed by MEPs

11-Oct-2016 By Joseph James Whitworth

An EU-wide ban of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials (FCMs) has been backed by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

Packaging news roundup October: JBT Corporation; Flexicon; Ball; Sacmi

10-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Johnson Matthey has partnered with Cranfield University to develop modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for prolonged storage and improved management of fresh produce through the supply chain.

Linx ‘breaks new ground’ with first portable Continuous Ink Jet for SMEs

04-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Linx Printing Technologies, whose customers include drinks manufacturer Fruitapeel, The Gourmet Nut Company and Thorntons chocolate, claims to be ‘breaking new ground’ by launching a portable entry-level CIJ (Continuous Ink Jet) printer.

Snact and TIPA to sell fruit jerky snacks in 100% compostable packaging

03-Oct-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Snact, which makes fruit jerky snacks from surplus produce, has partnered with sustainable packaging firm TIPA to create a shift in the industry and tackle waste.

Barrier-coated packaging demand rises in candy and bakery

28-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Demand for packaging materials that provide greater protection to their contents such as confectionery and baked goods is growing, according to Smithers Pira.

The future of packaging knows no bounds, says CDP

26-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

There are some exciting opportunities ahead as the future of packaging knows no bounds, according to Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP), but how can manufacturers tap into this space while taking into consideration the high costs?

Ulmer Schokoladen turns to Bosch to replace 20-year-old chocolate packaging line

26-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Ulmer Schokoladen has partnered with Bosch Packaging Technology to modernize its Bag-in-Box chocolate line after 20 years.

James Cropper launches luxury food paper packaging

22-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Papermaker James Cropper has launched a food contact-approved range of luxury papers for dry, moist and fatty foodstuffs for the food packaging industry.

Packaging news round-up: Bosch; JBT; Huhtamaki; Mondi; Rockwell

20-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch has relocated its R&D activities to a new facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, having outgrown its previous location in various buildings across the city.

Sonoco: ‘SquareCan opens up new possibilities in packaging design and brand management’

02-Sep-2016

Sonoco Consumer Products Europe has created its first rigid paper container with a nearly square layout.

ÅR Packaging to hold renewable packaging factory tour as it enters ‘next stage of development’

01-Sep-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Cereal and confectionery packaging manufacturer ÅR Packaging says its recently announced acquisition by CVC Capital Partners will move the business into the 'next stage of its development'.