Europe: Body approves Synvina’s PEF in circular economy
The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has given interim approval for the recyclability of polyethylenefuranoate (PEF), produced by Synvina C.V., Amsterdam, in the European...
Americas: Bemis sells global pressure sensitive materials to fund flexible packaging business
Bemis Company has reached an agreement to sell its global pressure sensitive materials business MACtac to Platinum Equity, a California-based private equity firm, for...
Asia Pacific: Australian diet is low in trans fat, says council
The announcement by the US Food and Drug Administration that there will be a three year phasing out of trans fats in the USA,...
Asia Pacific: Thai tuna producer buys US seafood brand
09Producer of shelf-stable tuna products Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company Limited (TUF) has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of the...
Asia Pacific: Schütz opens IBC plant in Thailand
Schütz is expanding its production network in east Asia by opening a new location in Thailand.
From mid-January 2017 Schütz Ecobulk will be produced in...
Asia Pacific: IoT for mobile, connected workforce, states Zebra Technologies
The three trends of mobility in the workplace, cloud-based applications and the Internet of Things (IoT) are going to transform the way enterprises operate...
Europe: Smurfit Kappa package design wins award
The Pressade La Fabrique à jus has won an Oscar de L'Emballage award for its convenience and ability to keep the product fresher for...
Americas: IFST updates information on stevia
The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) has updated its Information Statement on Stevia, which covers EU regulatory changes to mid-2018.
It also includes...
World: ‘Snackification’ drives salty snacks market
The global savory snacks market will rise from US$94.5 billion in 2015 to US$138.2 billion by 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)...
Americas: PepsiCo reports green savings of US$375M since 2010
PepsiCo says its environmental sustainability programs have saved more than US$375 million for the company since its goals were established in 2010.
The savings were...