An innovative concept in fish packaging that provides added barrier protection is now available to the whole market after the expiration of an exclusive two-year deal with one company, said Sudpack Verpackungen.
A decision to add acrylamide to a European list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is unlikely to have any impact on the cardboard packaging industry, said one trade body.
The investigation into a possible cartel in Australia's highly
concentrated corrugated box sector has widened, exposing the
problem of duopolies within the country's isolated economy.
Amcor, the world's top manufacturer of plastic bottles, has ousted
its chief executive after former staff in Australia were suspected
of being involved in an illegal operation to drive up box prices.
Anthony Fletcher reports.