Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers

Ti to acquire Biofilm expanding its presence in Latin America

22-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Taghleef Industries (Ti) has reached an agreement to acquire Biofilm, a Bi-oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) films manufacturer for flexible packaging, labels and industrial applications.

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Thomas Fudge’s unveils biscuit and flatbread packaging redesign

20-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Thomas Fudge’s has partnered with Qualvis to redesign the packaging for a sweet and savoury biscuit line-up of seven packs and a range of flatbreads.

iba 2018

Automation innovation expected at Europe’s biggest bakery trade show

13-Aug-2018 By Gill Hyslop

BakeryandSnacks highlights some of the latest equipment to be presented at the iba 2018.

Treofan to sell European business to Jindal Films

13-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

M&C, which owns Treofan Holdings, has sold its controlling stake in Treofan Europe to Jindal Films, an Indian film and label manufacturer.

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Colpac joins On-Pack Recycling Label scheme

10-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Colpac paperboard packaging has joined the On-Pack Recycling Label scheme (OPRL) to advise and help customers with their recycling.

Amcor to have a bigger foothold in the US with Bemis acquisition

09-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Amcor has announced it will acquire Bemis in the US for $5.25bn, with the transaction expected to be complete by Q1, 2019.

BRITA: #plasticfreechallenge - Can consumers last 48-hours without plastic?

07-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

With between five and 13 million tons of plastic ending up in our oceans each year, it’s time to take drastic action, says BRITA.

Latvia to propose ban on plastic carrier bags but not for loose food

03-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Latvia has applied to the European Commission to propose a draft law entitled ‘Amendments to the Packaging Law’ on the handing out of free plastic carrier bags at sales outlets.

BillerudKorsnäs & Uppsala University to create paper battery for smart packaging

02-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

BillerudKorsnäs and Uppsala University in Sweden are one step closer to making paper batteries, with pure cellulose from algae, for applications including smart packaging.

Kliklok endload cartoner meets future-proof sanitary requirements

01-Aug-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Bosch Packaging Technology has launched a Kliklok Midrange Endload Cartoner (MEC), which it will present at Pack Expo International 2018 in Chicago (October 14-17, 2018).

Special edition: 'The rise of free from'

FPF continues campaign to identify hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging

26-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

The fight to eliminate hazardous chemicals in plastic packaging is not over with the Food Packaging Forum (FPF) submitting its latest research to the scientific journal ‘Science of the Total Environment’, this month.

PreScouter research report

‘Which smart packaging technologies are readily available in 2018’

18-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Amcor’s MaXQ digital system, EVRYTHNG and ScanTrust Internet of Things (IoT), Smartglyph and MagicAdd are just some of the technologies identified by PreScouter research, which has led to readily available smart packaging in 2018.

The story behind ¡YAPPAH!

Culinary ninja created Tyson Foods’ new protein snacks ¡YAPPAH! out of immigrant experience

16-Jul-2018 By Douglas Yu

Nai Kang Kuan told BakeryandSnacks the inspiration for his ¡YAPPAH! protein crisps – launched by Tyson Foods to fight food waste last month – came from his experience as an immigrant.

Pack2Go Europe quality trademark to go live in two months

12-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Pack2Go Europe has launched a quality trademark to use on products with an associated logo and label.

Colpac meets demand for ‘Generation Graze’ with ‘Big Night In’ packaging format

11-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Colpac has designed A ‘Big Night In’ packaging format to meet demand for on-the-go or ‘Generation Graze’.

2018 BIO World Congress

How bioplastics will affect materials and packaging companies

10-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Corbion, DuPont, Synvina and Origin Materials are some of the companies taking part in this year’s 2018 BIO World Congress this month (July 16-19).

Mecatherm opens subsidiary in Kuala Lumpur to expand its customer reach

05-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Mecatherm has opened a subsidiary in Kuala Lumpur to complement its existing offices in Atlanta and Mexico, expanding its global reach.

Faerch Plast delves into plastic packaging debate focusing on black plastic

03-Jul-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Faerch Plast UK is collaborating on a project, which will initially see 120 tons of black plastic (eight million items) recycled each month starting in July.

Toyo Ink to boost its market presence in Latin America

27-Jun-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Toyo Ink Brasil, part of Toyo Ink Group, is looking to boost its market presence in Latin America by upgrading its polyurethane-based surface and lamination inks for flexo and gravure printing.

Active and intelligent packaging: Opportunities for brands

15-Jun-2018 By Jim Cornall

The Active and Intelligent Packaging (A&IP) market is growing quickly, with recent estimates projecting the smart packaging market will be worth $52bn by 2025.

Sustainable packaging

PepsiCo India pilots plant-based packaging for Frito-Lay and KurKure snacks to address plastic waste

12-Jun-2018 By Douglas Yu

PepsiCo India will launch its first plant-based packaging for Frito-Lay and KurKure snack productslater this year in its effort to tackle domestic plastic waste.

AIPIA Americas Summit

AIPIA: ‘Packages need to be part of a customer journey’

06-Jun-2018 By Jenny Eagle

One of the themes of the AIPIA Americas Summit in New Jersey (June 4,5) was NFC (Near Field Communication) tags and AR (Augmented Reality).

AIPIA Americas Summit

Arjowiggins: ‘We are connected but we still like the feel and touch of an object’

05-Jun-2018 By Jenny Eagle

We are a connected world but consumers still need to touch and feel a product, (haptics), says Arjowiggins.

AIPIA Summit: ‘It’s not about the box nor the bottle but the technology behind it’

05-Jun-2018 By Jenny Eagle

The AIPIA (Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) kicked off its first American Summit June 4, announcing it is expanding in Asia after launching its first Chinese language website.

AIPIA Summit: ‘Brands need to think like entertainment companies’

05-Jun-2018 By Jenny Eagle

People are getting used to having their phone and using it to interpret information around them, according to Leo Burnett.

Sniff Seal lets consumers know what a product smells like before buying it

31-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Tri-Seal, part of Tekni-Plex has been granted a patent for its Sniff Seal technology, which can be used for a variety of product categories including dairy, confectionery, bakery and beverages.

Cranswick; WPO & Axion Polymers get vocal about plastic recycling

‘No single organisation can drive change in plastic packaging’

30-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Cranswick fresh food producers has partnered with Waitrose, Iceland and Surfers Against Sewage, to drive debate and influence change of the single use of plastic.

AIPIA Americas Summit preview

Digimarc Barcode has the ‘potential to fundamentally change packaging’

30-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

'Visual codes such as UPC (Universal Product Codes) and QR (Quick Response) have been around for decades. They are ‘artifacts’ of a time when machines required visual symbologies'.

AIPIA Americas Summit preview

Applied DNA Sciences molecular tags make sure products are 'what they claim to be'

29-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Are terms like “pure vanilla,” “extra virgin olive oil,” or “Made in France” claims that consumers can trust?

Dover Chemical Corporation files EFSA safety request for use of an additive in plastics

23-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Dover Chemical Corporation has asked EFSA for a safety evaluation for use of an additive in plastics.

DS Smith to acquire CCC to boost its box-making capacity

23-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

DS Smith will acquire Corrugated Container Corporation (CCC), for an undisclosed amount, to boost its box-making capacity.

US CSB investigates explosion at Kuraray America, injuring 21

22-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) is investigating an explosion, which injured 21 people at Kuraray America EVAL plant in Pasadena, Texas.

Churchill’s Confectionery debuts musical biscuit tin to commemorate Royal Wedding

17-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Churchill’s Confectionery has partnered with Electropac, electronic packaging to debut a musical biscuit tin to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday (May 19).

CSB video re-enacts PCA explosion, which killed 3

02-May-2018 By Jenny Eagle

The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has posted an investigation report and video on Packaging Corporation of America’s (PCA) explosion on February 8, 2017, which killed three and injured seven.

Constantia Flexibles Group completes Creative Polypack acquisition

27-Apr-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Constantia Flexibles Group has completed its acquisition of a majority shareholding of Creative Polypack in India, for an undisclosed amount.

RPC Bebo creates screw closure for on-the-go ice cream, snacks & sweets

16-Apr-2018 By Jenny Eagle

RPC Bebo has partnered with German tool producer Marbacha to develop a thermoformed screw closure system for on-the-go snacks such as ice cream, snacks and sweets.

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Bakers Basco wins injunction against Passion Bakery

11-Apr-2018 By Gill Hyslop

The County Court in Croydon, UK, has upheld Bakers Basco’s court order against Passion Bakery and its sole shareholder and director against the misuse of bread baskets and other equipment.

Anuga FoodTec

Ecolean on mojito drinks, tea whitener and ready-to-drink tomato soup packaging

27-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Ecolean showcased its latest packaging at Anuga FoodTec this month including alcoholic mojito drinks, tea whitener, which can be heated in the microwave, and ready-to-drink tomato soup packaging.

Goupie launches protein flavor in response to consumer demand

27-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Goupie has launched a vegan friendly, gluten-free chewy chocolate bar containing 15.7g of protein per 100g.

Anuga FoodTec 2018

Confusion still surrounds MOSH & MOAH in the food industry

26-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

ExxonMobil will launch its Mobil SHC Grease 462 PF lubricant for the food and beverage industry in 2018.

Coding salty snacks: the challenges

Salty snacks market to reach $63bn by 2023

19-Mar-2018 By James Wolff

'From the ubiquitous potato chip, to nuts, popcorn, pretzels and jerky, the salty snacks market is one of the most dynamic in the global snack food category,' says James Wolff, global marketing manager, Videojet Technologies.

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Total Corbion PLA successfully starts biobased, biodegradable polymer pilot plant

16-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Total Corbion PLA, based in The Netherlands, has successfully started a 1 kTpa PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) pilot plant in Rayong, Thailand, producing various Luminy PLA resins.

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Duravant acquires QC Industries conveyor systems

13-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Duravant equipment manufacturer has acquired QC Industries conveyor systems.

CCL Industries in talks to acquire Treofan America

12-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

CCL Industries has signed a binding agreement to acquire Treofan America and Trespaphan Mexico Holdings from M&C for approximately $255m with the deal expected to close in Q2, 2018.

M&A

TC Transcontinental acquires Multifilm Packaging Corp

09-Mar-2018 By Douglas Yu

TC Transcontinental has acquired snacks and chocolate packaging company Multifilm Packaging Corporation for an undisclosed sum.

Riverside Natural Foods sees demand grow for small bags of healthy snacks

06-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Riverside Natural Foods, which manufactures healthy snacks, organic snack bars and granola minis under the MadeGood brand, has partnered with tna to increase its packaging speeds.

Researchers create edible graphene tag, which can be etched onto bread

05-Mar-2018 By Jenny Eagle

Researchers at Rice University have created a way to etch a graphene ‘label’ onto food like bread, coconuts and potatoes, which could embed RFID (radio-frequency) technology to track data on products.