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Europe: AkzoNobel unveils sustainable paper cup

AkzoNobel’s coatings technology EvCote Water Barrier 3000 – which itself is made from plant-based oils and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles – have enabled...

World: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery to showcase injection molding solutions at Arabplast

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery will showcase its El-Exis SP machines for injection molding and plastics processing at Arabplast from January 10 to 13,...

World: Sidel reports record year for dry preform decontamination technology

2014 has proven a record year for sales of Sidel’s Predis dry preform decontamination technology. The company says its worldwide sales for the year practically...

Americas: Innovia Films helps create 100% zero waste tea bag

Oregon-based Ecoteas is using NatureFlexT packaging films in the wrappers of their individual tea bags, says Innovia Films. This flexible packaging material is derived from...

Asia Pacific: CMB Engineering exhibits at canmaking show in China

British canmaking equipment manufacturer CMB Engineering will be launching a new range of machines that are programmable at the touch of a screen to...

Americas: Coca-Cola Enterprises lists 2020 sustainability targets

In its 10th annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability report, Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has committed to reducing calories per liter across its entire portfolio by...

Europe: Denmark regulates fluorinated substances levels in food packaging

The Danish food authorities have introduced a guidance value on fluorinated substances in food packaging to reduce the use of these substances, which can...

Europe: Caramelized peanuts brand uses clear pot for on-shelf appeal

Caramel products specialist Agrolis has selected the 095 transparent polypropylene pot from RPC Bebo Bouxwiller for its caramelized peanuts. Based in St. Marguerite d’Elle, France,...

Europe: Innovia Films releases high barrier films for labels

Innovia Films introduces two high barrier films for labeling applications - UltraFoil CXFA (clear) and WXFA (white), which both have EU and FDA food...

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...