Americas: DJSI lists Sonoco for the 7th time
Packaging company Sonoco has been listed on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the seventh consecutive year. The company is one of only three global packaging companies to make the DJSI World Index and one of only 60 US companies selected. The listing comes following an in-depth analysis of financial material and economic, environmental and social practices by...
Europe: UK bakery wins award in free-from category
The Incredible Bakery Company’s ‘incredible onion panini’ in a Sirane food packaging solution won the Free-From Bakery Product of the Year category at the Baking Industry Awards in London, UK on September 9, 2015. The ‘free-from’ products are packed into Sirane oven/microwave cooking bags and then heat-sealed, before being shipped into stores, delicatessens, farm shops and restaurants. As the product can...
Europe: Poland’s paste manufacturer dresses products in jars
Polish supplier of fruit preserves and additives Prospona has selected the 1 L barrier Ultra jar from RPC Promens Consumer Kutenholz for its Variegato range of pastes for ice creams, cakes and desserts. The Ultra jar has a multilayer polypropylene/ethylene-vinyl alcohol/polypropylene construction for hot filling and provides protection from oxygen ingress to deliver an extended ambient shelf life for the...
Americas: Ipak Machinery exhibits entry-level tray former at show
With its new model TF-100, IPak Machinery, powered by Pro Mach, delivers a small footprint tray former that focuses on creating high quality, aesthetically pleasing four-corner trays for nearly any application. The TF-100 is designed for four-corner trays where no rollover or one-piece lidding is required. The machine includes features for basic tray forming with IPak quality and performance at an...
World: Linpac, Saudi Arabian company start thermoforming operations
Linpac and Saudi Arabia's retail and industrial supplier Zultec Group will establish thermoforming operations in Jeddah to supply Linpac branded rigid and flexible packaging materials for the fresh meat and poultry industry in the Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council and neighboring countries. Zultec Group has 21 locations worldwide in the integrated supply of Engineering & I.T Solutions, along with a...
World: Children’s snacks packed in NatureFlex
South African company KiddieKix that produce all-natural children’s health products has adopted NatureFlex to wrap its cereals and dried fruit snacks. "At KiddieKix our aim is take care of our children’s future, which means creating an entirely eco-sustainable product, including the packaging," says Alison McDowell, KiddieKix founder. "We sampled many compostable materials for our inner packaging and nothing compared to NatureFlex....
Asia Pacific: Shanghai to hold Labelexpo Asia this year
The 7th edition of Labelexpo Asia will be held from December 1 to 4, 2015 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China. Held biennially since 2003, Labelexpo Asia in 2013 attracted 21,416 visitors from 87 countries back. Labelexpo Asia 2015 will have 70 first time exhibitors and just under 300 exhibitors including Avery Dennison, Brotech, Epson, Guangdong Guanhao...
Americas: Avery Dennison to reduce emissions by 26% by 2025
Avery Dennison Corporation plans to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by at least 3% every year between now and 2025. The company announced the goal in its new sustainability report. "Cutting emissions while still growing as a company is the defining business challenge of the 21st century," said chairman and CEO Dean Scarborough. "At the very least, it’s a matter of...
World: Flowcrete exhibits flooring system at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015
Flowcrete Middle East will be demonstrating at Gulfood Manufacturing 2015 how its Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) International certified flooring system can ensure that the food and beverage industry in the Middle East and North Africa meets worldwide food safety regulations. The show will be held in Dubai World Trade Centre from October 27 to 29, 2015 The specialist resin...
Americas: Heat Resistant MAXStick labels released
MAXStick Products has released its newest line of liner-free label products: Heat Resistant MAXStick. The range has a resilient heat resistant thermal coating and is available in two adhesive configurations. The product line is geared towards the food industry that has increasingly favored liner-free labels for food and beverage labeling. Made with the company's "removable and restickable" adhesive formulation, MAXStick HR...