Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

IBIE 2016

Bosch biscuits packaging system keeps up with consumers’ ‘growing appetite’

24-Aug-2016 By Douglas Yu

Germany-based Bosch Packaging Technology will debut its biscuit on edge packaging system at the upcoming IBIE and Pack Expo this year in the US.

General Mills targets Millennials with new Totino’s snack meals

19-Aug-2016 By Douglas Yu

Totino’s pizza sticks and stuffed nachos have hit shelves in major retailers across the US this month as General Mills continues to expand its on-the-go snack meal portfolio.

Hostess extends into frozen food market with Deep Fried Twinkies

17-Aug-2016 By Douglas Yu

Sweet baked goods manufacturer Hostess has entered the US frozen snacks market with a deep-fried version of the Twinkie.

Bemis sees ‘Afresh’ trend as next big thing for flexible packaging

02-Aug-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Packaging supplier Bemis is tapping what it describes as the ‘Afresh’ trend - growth from fresh and organic products.

KM Packaging targets food waste stats with resealable lid for snacks

28-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

KM Packaging, which makes lidding for ready meals and pre-made flexible packaging for confectionery and bakery products, has launched a resealing film called K Reseal that can be opened and reclosed multiple times.

Berry Plastics to close New York packaging plant in line with business restructure

20-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Berry Plastics Group has announced it will close a consumer packaging manufacturing site in Dunkirk, New York, axing 50 jobs.

IoT connected products to increase from 5bn to 21bn by 2020

‘Now is the time for brands to experiment with connected packaging in a structured way’

11-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Gartner predicts the number of connected products in existence will increase from five billion to 21 billion by 2020, which means take up of the Internet of Things (IoT) will be rapid, according to Mindshare media agency.

MonoSol develops film pouch that releases F&B ingredients when exposed to water

30-Jun-2016 By Jenny Eagle

MonoSol has partnered with food-grade film customer Dicoisa to package F&B ingredients in pouches that dissolve and release their contents when exposed to water.

UK launch for plastic packaging that can be 'thrown away like an orange peel'

29-Jun-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Biodegradable plastic packaging designed to behave like an orange peel when it is thrown away is launching in the UK next month.

Closure affects 265 permanent and temporary employees

Aptar Group turns to its network of suppliers following blaze

28-Jun-2016 By Jenny Eagle

A fire broke out at one of three production units belonging to Aptar Group at its facility in Annecy, France on Saturday (June 25).

Bosch creates dust-tight packaging for sugar, grains, flour and powders

02-Jun-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch Packaging Technology has partnered with BillerudKorsnäs to create a Sealed Paper Packaging for dry products such as sugar, grains, flour and powders.

‘Some manufacturers uneasy with effects of PVdC-coated films for snacks’ says PPC

31-May-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Packaging Products Corporation (PPC) has spoken out about potential downsides of PVdC (polyvinylidene chloride) coated films for snacks as it partners with Toray Plastics America on its PVdC-free version for Utz Quality Foods.

Smurfit Kappa cracks the market with 'first' liquid egg in Pouch-Up format

30-May-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Smurfit Kappa has partnered with Domaine du Tauzia to launch what it believes is the first Pouch-Up for liquid eggs.

GEA claims higher packing speeds with top-filled Doy-style bags

19-May-2016 By Jenny Eagle

GEA has launched a Doy-style bag filled from the top instead of the side, which it claims can enable a higher fill rate.

Do multi-page labels offer display solution for proposed exercise graphics?

16-May-2016 By Staff reporter

As a leading UK health charity proposes that food labels carry graphics encouraging consumers to exercise, Denny Bros says multi-page labels can help manufacturers display large amounts on information on pack.

From self-heating packaging to hand-painted grocery bags, the world of food packaging is seeing some exciting trends

03-May-2016 By Iggesund Paperboard

‘Consumer expectations are getting higher and higher,” according to Justin Shimek, chief technology officer at Mattson, based near San Francisco, US.

Researchers develop thin-film temperature sensor to reduce the amount of incorrectly sealed packaging

03-May-2016 By Alexander Fromm, Fraunhofer IWM

‘“Three gummy bears, a licorice twist, and two lollipops please.” That was how children used to spend their pocket money at the candy store.

Treofan sees rise in specialty film for biscuits and chocolate packaging

28-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

BOPP film specialist Treofan has seen a rise in specialty film for biscuits and chocolate packaging, as it announces its Q1, 2016 results.

Foodex 2016

i2r launches tulip muffin and greaseproof papers for the bakery industry

20-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

i2r Packaging Solutions has launched a range of tulip muffin wraps and greaseproof papers to expand its bakery offering. 

'Any time, any place, any cost' - King's Hawaiian vows to protect trade dress

12-Apr-2016 By Vince Bamford

King’s Hawaiian has vowed to continue to “vigorously protect” its brand after last month reaching its third lawsuit settlement over packaging designs.

Manufacturer apologizes over pest contamination product recall

05-Apr-2016 By Vince Bamford

Manufacturer Baketime has apologized for pest contamination that prompted the recall of baked and snacking products sold by UK businesses including retailer Aldi and wholesaler Booker

6 NGOs file lawsuit against US FDA over perchlorate in plastic packaging

01-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Six public health and environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concerning a petition restricting the use of perchlorate in food packaging.

Hot on the heels of Campbell Soup Company non-BPA liners for cans

‘Significant progression’ as Del Monte Foods converts to non-BPA packaging

30-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Hot on the heels of Campbell Soup Company’s announcement that it is switching to BPA-free lined cans by 2017, Del Monte Foods, has revealed this week it is converting to non-BPA linings.

Campbell Soup Company BPA Reaction

‘It should not come as a surprise consumer activists are growing impatient with brands’

30-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Comments have been flooding in from consumer groups and industry associations following the announcement that Campbell Soup Company will switch to BPA-free lined cans by 2017.

Corbion Caravan unveils preservative-free pre-soaked ancient grains

29-Mar-2016 By Vince Bamford

Bakery industry supplier Corbion Caravan has reformulated its pre-soaked grain lines to make them preservative free.

‘The transition has taken longer than anticipated’

Campbell Soup Company to switch to non-BPA lined cans in 2017

29-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Campbell Soup Company has announced it will move to cans which do not use Bisphenol A (BPA) linings by the middle of 2017.

Solegear to acquire Ex-Tech Plastics’ bioplastics division for $1.33m

21-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Solegear Bioplastic Technologies (Solegear) has agreed to acquire Ex-Tech Plastics for $1.33m.

Eggshells to create ‘first-of-its-kind’ biodegradable packaging

21-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Adding tiny shards of eggshell to bioplastic could create a first-of-its-kind biodegradable packaging material that bends but does not easily break, according to The American Chemical Society (ACS).

CSP Technologies to acquire Maxwell Chase Technologies

21-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

CSP Technologies will acquire Maxwell Chase Technologies, a producer of absorbent and non-absorbent packaging for the food industry. 

Ashland to debut FDA approved coating for packaging

17-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Ashland will debut its Purekote 23589 coating that can be used safely in food packaging applications regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at Dscoop, Texas, (April 14-16).

European Commission approves RPC Global Closure Systems acquisition

16-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Global Closure Systems (GCS) by RPC Group for €650m ($714.6m).

International Paper to sell Asian corrugated packaging business for $150m

14-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

International Paper (IP) has agreed to sell its corrugated packaging business in China and Southeast Asia to Xiamen Bridge Hexing Equity Investment Partnership Enterprise.

Coveris’s Imagenet acquires Rivendell Europe

07-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Imagenet, the graphics services division of Coveris, has acquired Rivendell Europe for an undisclosed sum.

Pizza Hut box turns into a movie projector

04-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Ogilvy & Mather Group Hong Kong has partnered with Pizza Hut to create a box that turns into a movie projector using a smartphone.

Oval Eco Street Bowl and Coconut LOVO vodka scoop Innovation Challenge Gold

04-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Tri-Star Packaging's Oval Eco Street Bowl, which is made from unbleached bagasse – compostable sugar cane pulp – has won Gold in the Casual Dining Show Innovation Challenge 2016.

Graphic Packaging on organic growth and developing a two pack carton for Kellogg’s

03-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

New product development remains an essential component of Graphic Packaging’s organic growth strategy, according to Michael Doss, president and CEO, discussing the company’s Q4 2015 financial results.

Parmentine and Greiner Packaging launch on-the-go potato snack

02-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Parmentine has partnered with Greiner Packaging to launch an on-the-go potato snack in France.

Graphic Packaging to invest $20m in US folding carton plant

02-Mar-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Graphic Packaging International will invest $20m to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Staunton, Virginia, US, creating 43 jobs.  

Dow and Nordmeccanica to launch several packaging technologies in 2016

29-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Dow Chemical Company has partnered with Nordmeccanica to bring several technologies to market in 2016, for faster commercialization of adhesive systems.

Toyo Ink to open plastic masterbatch facility in Mexico

29-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Toyo Ink and its subsidiary, LioChem, will open a plastic colorant manufacturing and sales office in Guadalajara, Mexico, next month.

Printpack plant equipment to be sold in auction

23-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

New Mill Capital Holdings and Tiger Capital Group, have acquired Printpack's flexible packaging, printing and tamper-evident label manufacturing facility in Fredericksburg, Virginia, US.

Færch Plast launches ‘Modular Packaging’ food containers

19-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Færch Plast has launched a ‘Modular Packaging’ range of lightweight, stackable containers for the airline industry.

Sirane launches self-seal steam-cooking bags in the US

18-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Sirane has partnered with distributor, Elkay Plastics, to launch its Ready. Chef. Go! bags in the US, following success of its ‘grab and go’ over-the-counter cooking bag programme.

Nestlé to join AIPIA Advisory Board

17-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) and its new president Dick de Koning of PACKZ, has made changes to its Advisory Board.

Pro Mach to expand its secondary packaging product line

17-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Pro Mach has acquired Stork-Texwrap to expand its secondary packaging product line.

TricorBraun packaging consultant wins IoPP Lifetime CPP Certification

17-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

IoPP (the Institute of Packaging Professionals) has recognized TricorBraun packaging consultant Mary Slaga with a Lifetime CPP (Certified Packaging Professional) Certification. 

Kellogg on Australia packaging row: design was changing before complaints

16-Feb-2016 By Douglas Yu

Kellogg has said it was in the process of changing its Australian breakfast cereal packaging before a row broke out over its use of the country’s health labeling system.

Ardagh enters digital age with smart interactive print on its metal packaging

16-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Ardagh Group has partnered with Dutch watermark company FiliGrade to enter the digital age, offering smart interactive print on its metal packaging.

Sabert Corporation to acquire Kalman Packaging

15-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Sabert Corporation has agreed to acquire Kalman Packaging, a North Carolina based manufacturer of thermoformed plastic hinged food containers, for the bakery/supermarket sector.

And the winner is… First European Plastics Innovation Awards

15-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The European Plastics Industry represented by EuPC and PlasticsEurope, and the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), have announced the winners of the first edition of the European Plastics Innovation Awards 2016.