Asia Pacific: Thyssenkrupp to build second bioplastics plant in China
Thyssenkrupp has won a contract for the construction of a bioplastics plant based on the patented PLAneo technology.
The plant is to be built...
Americas: Consumers confused about whole grain labels, finds survey
Whole grain labels on cereal, bread, and crackers are confusing to consumers and could cause them to make fewer healthy choices, according to the...
Asia Pacific: Japan’s Toyochem releases high bio-based adhesive
Toyochem has developed a new pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) with a high bio-based content for use in packaging, labels and tapes.
The bio-based content for...
Europe: Nestlé pumps effort into sustainable packaging moves
Nestlé is intensifying its actions to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025 and to reduce its use of virgin plastics...
Americas: Bimbosan’s baby food packaging has 40% bio-based material, ProAmpac
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac is producing its first ProActive renewable products for the baby food market with Bimbosan’s newest premium baby formula, cereal supplements...
Europe: Humble beginnings of ready meals, Huhtamaki
Seemingly designed for hurried 21st century lifestyles, pre-cooked convenience foods have had an enduring history.
Forecasts predict that they’re here for the long run.
Ready...
Europe: Adams Packaging picks easy-opening tape for packaging
Poland's Adams Packaging has selected Essentra Tapes’ Rippatape brand to integrate tear tapes within its boxes.
A 6mm wide, 60-micron tape was trialed to give...
Americas: Rianta appoints Optima Machinery Corp as distributor in region
Optima Machinery Corporation is representing Rianta Packaging Systems in Canada and the US.
Rianta has 55 years of experience providing packaging solutions for food...
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...
Americas: Amcor, Moda combine machine expertise for meat packaging
Amcor is partnering with Moda vacuum packaging systems to offer solutions in flexible packaging for food processors located in North America and Latin America.
The...