An application to use a processing aid in plastics has been backed under certain conditions according to a panel of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Competitive pressures are continuing to drive corporate changes and restructuring for the European rigid film and sheet industry, according to Applied Markets Information (AMI).
Processing Technologies International (PTi) has announced the sale of a sheet extrusion system to Aserpet which represents a “major stepping stone” in the company’s expansion strategy.
Food and beverage plastic packaging did not suffer as much as other sectors during the recession, according to estimates published from PlasticsEurope.
US-based Toray Plastics have appointed Chad Hedden as director of sales for the Lumirror polyester film division to focus on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) sales.
A plastic biodegradation additive has received the go-ahead for use in food contact applications in Brazil, after achieving health resolution compliance.
The trend for the development of next generation bioplastics will be led by the emergence of conventional materials such as polyethylene made from renewable and non-food sources, said Nestle’s global packaging chief.
Petrochemical company Braskem and enzyme producer Novozymes are to launch a research project to develop large-scale production of greener, cheaper polypropylene (PP) from sugarcane.
A new range of sealable, polyester food packaging products designed to replace clear, rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) packaging has been launched by Spartech Corporation.
Sony Corp has announced the development of a flame-resistant
plastic made mainly of corn-based polylactide which it has jointly
developed with Mitsubishi Plastics in Japan.
Some 90 Wal-Mart stores in the US have begun stocking the
EarthShell Packaging range of biodegradable plates and bowls, after
successful test marketing in Maryland and Oregon.
In the UK, Sharp Interpack (formerly MY Plastics) has launched its
new range of biodegradable and waterproof thermoplastic food trays.
The trays, which are a composite of starch and polyesters, could
help towards reducing the two...
