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Europe: Barry-Wehmiller reports 84th acquisition

Accraply has bought UK-based Harland Machine Systems, producer of self-adhesive (pressure-sensitive) labeling machinery. The acquisition further expands Accraply’s global footprint, adding to brands Accraply, Trine,...

Europe: Constellium releases aluminum solution for aerosols

Constellium's Aeral is a new aluminum solution designed for the production of aerosol containers using the Drawn and Ironed (D&I) technology which is currently...

Cargill: Survey finds consumers are mindful of sustainability in their food purchases

Sustainability considerations now influence most grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and cookies, according to Cargill’s global FATitudes survey. The...

Americas: Matrix Packaging Machinery showcases fresh produce solutions at show

Matrix Packaging Machinery, powered by Pro Mach, features packaging solutions for the fresh produce industry at United Fresh 2016, June 20-22 at McCormick Place,...

Europe: KHS dresses beer bottles with interaction

After the successful premiere of Direct Print Powered by KHS at Martens Brewery with their Dagschotel ‘talking bottles’ launch, the Belgian brewery is again...

Europe: Consumers are concerned about environment and health, report

With two thirds of consumers now believing that we are reaching an environmental tipping point, consumers overwhelmingly see themselves as being directly responsible for...

Americas: Coors Light releases beer cans with color-changing inks

Coors Light has rolled out a summer promotion in the US that marks the first application of photochromic inks in partnership with Crown Beverage...

Americas: Berry Global to expands capability with US$20M

Berry Global Group announces plans to expand its hygiene, healthcare, and specialty films platform in North America. The investment of US$20 million will include...

Middle East: Water bottler uses Sidel technology, saves 25% more

Emirates Refreshments Company (ERC) has carried out a short-neck conversion on its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottling line. ERC, brand owners of Jeema Mineral Water...

World: Survey finds consumers in developing markets favor green packaging

In a global survey of 6,000 consumers from 12 countries, more than three-quarters claimed that environmentally sound packaging has an influence on the beverage...