Americas: Edible films infused with essential oils could keep bread fresh longer, find researchers
A study from American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reports the development of new edible films containing oils from clove and...
Americas: New technology may help identify safe alternatives to BPA
Numerous studies have linked exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic, receipt paper, toys and other products with various health problems, from poor growth...
Europe: Taghleef Industries enters graphic arts film industry with Derprosa
Taghleef Industries (Ti), a global biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BoPP) producer, has closed the transaction to acquire Derprosa Film, a Spanish supplier of flexible...
Europe: EFSA gives safety green light to Phoenix Technologies’ rPET process
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given Phoenix Technologies International the green light for its manufacturing process based on extra small particle size...
Europe: Graphic Packaging expands in region with Benson Group
Graphic Packaging Holding Company has completed the previously announced acquisition of the business of UK-based Benson Group.
"The strong presence of Benson Group in the...
Asia Pacific: Amcor Flexibles, Atlas Converting on supply slitter rewinders in region
Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific (AFAP) will partner with Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. for the supply of Titan slitter rewinders after signing a preferred vendor...
Europe: Kortec introduces multi-layer, clear plastic can at interpack 2014
Kortec introduces ‘Klear can’, a multi-layer, Bisphenol A-free polypropylene (PP) packaging technology as an alternative to metal cans at the interpack exhibition in Düsseldorf,...
Europe: FKuR, Corbion Purac to develop heat resistant PLA compounds for packaging
Bioplastic company FKuR Kunststoff GmbH and Corbion Purac are developing poly lactic acid (PLA) compounds for both heat resistant and genetically modified organism-free applications.
Both...
Europe: BASF opens second Hexamoll DINCH plant in Germany
BASF has doubled capacity of its non-phthalate plasticizer Hexamoll DINCH from 100,000 metric tons to 200,000 metric tons per year at its site in...
Europe: Pasta sauce company Ragú switches to RPC Superfos’ barrier pack
UK pasta sauce company Ragú has packaged its product in RPC Superfos’ SuperLock barrier pack.
Instead of glass, Ragú has used a 400ml pack, supplied...